Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on the other side as to whether or not bitcoin would be something that’s […]
Wazirx Clarifies Recovery Options, Asset Valuation, and USDT Conversion After Cyberattack
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has answered important questions from its users about the recent cyberattack. The platform explained its socialized loss strategy and the options users have to recover their assets. Additionally, users inquired about asset valuation and token conversion to USDT. Wazirx Addresses Key Questions Following Cyberattack On Saturday, Indian crypto exchange Wazirx addressed […]
Ripple Clarifies XRP Is Not a Security After New Court Ruling
Ripple’s chief legal officer has clarified that a California district judge has dismissed all allegations that Ripple violated federal securities laws. He stressed that District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling regarding the non-security status of XRP “stands undisturbed.” New York’s ‘Ruling That XRP Is Not a Security Stands Undisturbed’ Following the ruling by the U.S. District […]
Patrick Hansen Clarifies EU Regulation Misinformation: No Ban on Self-Hosted Wallets
Erroneous early reporting and discussions on X about the European Union’s approach to cryptocurrency anonymity have been clarified by industry expert Patrick Hansen, stating that the EU’s Anti Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) targets broader anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) efforts across various sectors, including crypto, without singling out cryptocurrencies for special regulation. Contrary […]
Jerome Powell Clarifies: US Far From Introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a significant distance from such a possibility. He assured that any potential CBDC would not be designed for […]