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Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations

Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law ViolationsAccording to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations in the United States. ‘Lack of Regulatory Clarity’ in the U.S. […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023

Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that “we’re going to have a 4ish floor in inflation.” […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

P2P Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Suspends Marketplace With Uncertainty of Return

P2P Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Suspends Marketplace With Uncertainty of ReturnAccording to a message from Paxful Founder and CEO, Ray Youssef, the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading platform is suspending its marketplace, and the company is uncertain if it will return. Youssef cited challenges such as regulations and some key staff departures, but he also noted that he could not share the full story at this time. […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Federal Reserve Hikes Rate by 25bps to Keep Inflation at Bay, Aims for 2% Inflation Rate by 2025

Federal Reserve Hikes Rate by 25bps to Keep Inflation at Bay, Aims for 2% Inflation Rate by 2025Following the fallout over the past two weeks in the U.S. banking industry, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Wednesday, citing the need for the inflation rate to return to 2% over the long run. Fed Raises Rate Despite Calamity in the U.S. Banking Sector It’s been […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Biden Administration’s Economic Report Deems Crypto Assets ‘Mostly Speculative Investment Vehicles’

Biden Administration’s Economic Report Deems Crypto Assets ‘Mostly Speculative Investment Vehicles’On Monday, U.S. president Joe Biden published the administration’s economic report and addressed the subject of cryptocurrencies. The section titled “The Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets” describes the currencies as “mostly speculative investment vehicles” that are “unbacked” and “traded without fundamental anchors.” The White House insists that crypto assets do not deliver on their promises […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply

Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules ImplyThe financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set to enter into force in May, oblige advertisers to clearly warn investors of the risks associated with the digital assets. Belgium Poised to Protect Consumers From Misleading Crypto Advertisements Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Dutch Financial Regulator Vows Strict Treatment of Crypto Business Under MiCA

Dutch Financial Regulator Vows Strict Treatment of Crypto Business Under MiCAThe financial regulatory body of the Netherlands intends to maintain tough attitude towards the Dutch digital assets sector despite looser European rules. The head of the agency overseeing the industry doesn’t think crypto is good news and highlights its flaws in an article. Head of Dutch Financial Authority Says Cryptos Are Difficult to Fathom, Vulnerable […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Analysts Suspect Banking Crisis Triggered ‘Resting Bull Market’ in Gold, Silver Could Print Much Higher Gains

Analysts Suspect Banking Crisis Triggered ‘Resting Bull Market’ in Gold, Silver Could Print Much Higher GainsAt the start of the week, a troy ounce of .999 fine gold was trading at $1,813 per unit. Seven days later, gold rose 9.65% against the U.S. dollar to the current spot price of $1,988 per ounce. Gold’s rise comes at a time when confidence in the global banking system is at an all-time […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Silicon Valley Bank Failure Highlights Dangers of Fractional-Reserve Banking

Silicon Valley Bank Failure Highlights Dangers of Fractional-Reserve BankingAfter the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a great deal of Americans are starting to realize the dangers of fractional-reserve banking. Reports show that SVB suffered a significant bank run after customers attempted to withdraw $42 billion from the bank on Thursday. The following is a look at what fractional-reserve banking is and why […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

Blockchain.com Shutters Asset Management Subsidiary Amid Crypto Winter and Industry Turmoil

Blockchain.com Shutters Asset Management Subsidiary Amid Crypto Winter and Industry TurmoilAccording to reports and a filing that shows its name struck off the U.K. companies’ register list, Blockchain.com is sunsetting its Blockchain.com Asset Management subsidiary. A company spokesperson cited deteriorating “macroeconomic conditions” and the “crypto winter” as some of the reasons for halting the institutional business. The Impact of Crypto Winter on the Cryptocurrency Industry […]

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’