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Peer-to-Peer Crypto Exchanges: Balancing Appeal and Challenging Market Trends
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst Peer-to-peer crypto exchanges have experienced a surprising decline in spot trading volumes over the past year. This unexpected downturn has raised questions about the future prospects of these platforms, which were once hailed as the future of cryptocurrency trading. When the centralized crypto exchange FTX collapsed, crypto enthusiasts…
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Alphapo Hack Exposes Crypto Payment Platform to Millions in Losses
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst Alphapo, a prominent crypto payment platform, recently fell victim to a staggering breach in its hot wallets. The hackers targeted Ethereum, TRON, and Bitcoin, resulting in losses amounting to a minimum of $31 million. With the exact extent of the theft still uncertain, the total sum drained from…
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Central Bank Digital Currency Facing Criticism: Congressman Compares CBDC to the Death Star
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst As the US Federal Reserve continues to explore the potential designs for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), prominent voices have emerged to condemn the idea. Republican representative Warren Davidson, a leading critic, recently took to Twitter to express his strong opposition, arguing that a CBDC undermines the…
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FTX’s Legal Battle: Examining the Gag Order and Defense Tactics
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst Once a thriving cryptocurrency exchange with a remarkable $32 billion valuation, FTX finds itself entangled in legal troubles that threaten to tarnish its reputation. At the heart of the storm is Sam Bankman-Fried, commonly known as SBF, the exchange’s former CEO, who now faces allegations of fraud leading…
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Regulatory Clarity in the Digital Asset Ecosystem
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst In the United States, efforts to bring regulatory clarity to the burgeoning digital asset ecosystem are gaining momentum. Led by Financial Services Committee (FSC) Chairman Patrick McHenry, legislators are striving to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring effective oversight. The FSC is poised to tackle key…
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Key Events for the Crypto Market in the Upcoming Week
Written by Hazel J. Greene, Senior Analyst As the Bitcoin and crypto market remains stagnant, investors are eagerly anticipating potential catalysts that could break the current stalemate. In the week ahead, several macroeconomic events and technical indicators are poised to influence the market’s direction. Here are five must-watch events that crypto enthusiasts and investors should…
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