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Crypto Market Plummets Post 0.50 Basis Points Interest Hike by Fed

The Federal Reserve authorized a lesser interest-rate boost than previous ones this year but indicated intentions to keep increasing rates next year to battle excessive inflation, sending the price of cryptocurrencies down along with U.S. markets. Inflation in the United States is at a 40-year high, therefore the Federal Reserve

December 15, 2022 2 mins read

Citi Downgrades Robinhood’s Stock From Buy to Neutral

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock was downgraded from “Buy” to “Neutral” by Citi because of uncertainty surrounding the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) upcoming market structure proposals. Along with Citi’s cautious equity market outlook, and the effect of the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency trading platform, on Robinhood Markets’

December 14, 2022 2 mins read

USDT Stablecoin Issuer Tether Pledges to Eliminate Loans by 2023

In light of the rising speculation that Tether’s increasing amount of secured loans may lead to the downfall of the stablecoin issuer, Tether issued an official statement later today. The cryptocurrency corporation has decided to reduce its credit exposure to zero by 2023. Tether’s statement reveals the company is strengthening

December 14, 2022 1 min read

Sam Bankman Fried Imprisoned by Bahamas Police Force

Sam Bankman Fried, the CEO of the shuttered crypto exchange FTX, was arrested in the Bahamas on December 12 after US prosecutors filed criminal charges. According to an announcement from the Bahamas Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Ryan Pinder, SBF was arrested by the Royal Bahamas police

December 13, 2022 2 mins read

Blockchain Fintech ‘Symbiont’ Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

On December 1st, Symbiont filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. After having joined the rush of businesses over a decade ago. Aiming to introduce crypto’s underlying blockchain technology into conventional finance. In a petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The corporation said that

December 10, 2022 2 mins read

Amber Group Reportedly Cancels $25M Chelsea FC Sponsorship Deal

Amber Group, a cryptocurrency trading business located in Singapore, is reportedly ending a $25 million sponsorship arrangement with the football team Chelsea FC as published by Bloomberg and cited by an anonymous source. To reduce its headcount to around 400, Amber Group, financed by Temasek and Sequoia Capital, is also

December 9, 2022 1 min read

SEC Unveils New Guidelines For Firms Linked With Crypto Sector

In light of the current market turmoil, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new rules for corporations making financial disclosures, requiring them to disclose a more comprehensive record of their connection to the crypto sector. The criteria, detailed in an illustration letter, extend beyond the balance sheet total

December 9, 2022 1 min read

Bybit Reveals Decentralized Exchange ApeX Pro Integration

Despite, FTX collapse, centralized cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced on Thursday that it has joined the decentralized exchange ApeX Pro into its platform, to offer users both types of exchanges on one platform. ApeX Pro is a non-custodial, decentralized exchange, which offers perpetual contracts by utilizing StarkEx, StarkWare’s scalability engine. Now

December 9, 2022 1 min read

Coinbase CEO Expects Drastic Fall in Crypto Sales This Year

Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, expects sales to drop significantly in 2022. According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, investor trust has been rattled. Due to declining prices and the bankruptcy of a competitor exchange, FTX. As a consequence, it’s possible that 2022 revenues may drop by as much as

December 8, 2022 1 min read

Goldman Sachs Plans to Invest $10M in Crypto Firms

Goldman Sachs (GS), one of the world’s leading digital banking platforms, announced plans to invest $10 million to buy or invest in crypto firms whose valuations have been impacted by the demise of the crypto exchange FTX. According to Reuters, Goldman Sachs’ head of digital assets Mathew McDermott stated that

December 6, 2022 1 min read