Tether, the company responsible for the largest stablecoin, has recently released two letters that were sent to the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and House Financial Services Committee. These letters were specifically addressed to Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill, both of whom have raised concerns about the alleged use
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The rise of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has become a trend this season, with numerous traditional finance companies seeking regulatory approval to introduce more options to the market. First Trust, an asset management firm, is joining the fray by applying to create a Bitcoin Buffer ETF. This unique product aims to help investors protect themselves
The cryptocurrency market experienced a loss of momentum recently, with Bitcoin’s price retracing back down to around $42,000. Alongside Bitcoin, most altcoins also dipped in value, with Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) experiencing significant drops of over 5%. However, amidst this red sea of price declines, Internet Computer (ICP) stood out by surging an impressive
As the world of digital currencies continues to evolve, the adoption and use of Bitcoin (BTC) by developing countries are becoming increasingly prominent. This trend has caught the attention of investment giant Franklin Templeton, with its Head of Digital Asset & Investor Advisory Services, Sandy Kaul, expressing her views on the future role of Bitcoin
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, has shown indications of a potential change in his stance on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for American investors. This shift comes after Grayscale’s recent legal triumph and the court’s ruling that the SEC made an incorrect decision in denying approval for Grayscale’s proposed Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin, the pioneer and most valuable cryptocurrency, experienced a tumultuous journey in recent days. It reached a peak of $44,700, the highest in 19 months, only to retrace back to $44,000 for the rest of the weekend. The beginning of the week brought further negativity as the price plummeted to under $41,000. Tuesday was no
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and economists often debate the impact of inscriptions, particularly BRC-20 tokens, on regular Bitcoin (BTC) transfers. Critics argue that these inscriptions amount to a denial of service attack on the Bitcoin network, but on-chain analysis suggests otherwise. In this article, we delve into the data to debunk the misconceptions surrounding inscriptions and their
The world of cryptocurrency has long been plagued by various scam tactics, and a new method called “Approval Phishing” is starting to gain prominence. Traditionally, scammers have targeted victims by distributing fraudulent crypto apps. However, in recent years, a group of fraudsters known as pig butchering scammers have successfully integrated approval phishing into their strategies.
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has had its fair share of ups and downs in recent days. After hovering below the $41,000 mark and experiencing a dip in prices, the bulls have resurfaced, propelling Bitcoin past the $43,000 threshold. This resurgence is not limited to Bitcoin alone; altcoins like ADA, DOT, SHIB, AVAX, and SOL are
In recent discussions among crypto industry experts, Tether has emerged as a potential contender to become the world’s dominant dollar-pegged central bank digital currency. This topic gained attention after Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, Howard Lutnick, expressed his admiration for Tether on CNBC. Lutnick revealed that he holds significant amounts of Tether’s treasuries, which currently exceed $90