Mixed reactions have been elicited by a new advertisement by Algorand foundation, which criticizes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, claiming that they are unfit for payment purposes. The commercial sparked quite a commotion due to its immense social media exposure and criticism of competition. A new commercial from the Algorand Foundation
May 25, 2024 1 min read
VanEck quickly released a 37-second commercial asking viewers to “Enter the ether” in celebration of the approval of its spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The ad went up on May 23, just after the company’s 19b-4 application for a spot Ether ETF was greenlit by the SEC. Along with other
May 24, 2024 2 mins read
Crypto exchange Gate.HK, a Hong Kong subsidiary of Gate.io, is ceasing operations and has withdrawn its application for a license to operate a crypto trading platform in the region. On Wednesday, the business announced plans to do a “major overhaul” of its present platform and asked consumers to remove their
May 23, 2024 2 mins read
According to the most recent annual household survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, the number of individuals in the United States who reported owning or using cryptocurrency fell to around 18 million in 2023. Following drops of 10% in 2022 and 12% in 2021, the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Household
May 23, 2024 1 min read
To address the issue of maximal extracted value (MEV), Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin put out a novel method on May 17. Producers of blocks engage in miner extracted value when they attempt to maximize earnings via the use of complex market methods to organize transactions inside the block. Whoever uploads
May 22, 2024 2 mins read
Futures contracts for oil and gold on a retail scale will soon be available on Coinbase Derivatives. Moreover, the exchange said on Tuesday that the new product would be available beginning June 3rd. The firm stated: “While crypto derivatives remain at the core of our business, we’re excited to announce
May 22, 2024 2 mins read
Since this week is when the decision on the spot Ethereum ETF will be made, let’s take a look at what the week ahead may bring in terms of possible outcomes. Both the 19b-4s (changes to exchange rules) and the S-1s (registration statements) must be approved before spot Ethereum ETFs
May 20, 2024 2 mins read
LayerZero Labs, the firm behind blockchain interoperability protocol LayerZero are attempting to prevent users from engaging in what is known as “Sybil activity,” in which they use multiple wallets to unfairly claim airdrop rewards, with their first airdrop in an effort to set a precedent for transparency and fairness. No
May 20, 2024 2 mins read
For the years 2024–2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its primary objectives. Improving the regulator’s ability to detect and punish instances of market abuse is a priority. It also intends to establish regulations for the market misuse of crypto assets and associated services. Market integrity and the
March 20, 2024 1 min read
Genesis Global Capital has opted to settle with the U.S SEC and agreed to pay $21 million to resolve the accusations over the Gemini Earn program. This is a historic milestone in the action launched by the SEC against Genesis and Gemini. Genesis Global Capital has consented to pay a
March 19, 2024 2 mins read