The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to issue clear guidelines on the application of the law against the crypto industry before its case against Ripple is finalized, an industry expert has said. The U.S. securities regulator only needs to provide “additional facts” to prove that secondary sales of crypto assets are illegal. Industry […]
Glassnode Data Shows Bitcoin Supply Less Liquid Than Ever Despite Market Gains
The scarcity of the bitcoin supply has tightened, as revealed by the recent Glassnode study on onchain activities. Observations show that the inactivity of coins is touching both multi-year and unprecedented peaks, despite a substantial uptick in bitcoin’s value throughout the current year. Bitcoin’s Tightening Supply Defies Price Rally, Reveals Glassnode Study Reflecting on the […]
Stablecoin Market Rises by Over $600M in October Despite Mixed Supply Dynamics
The stablecoin economy experienced growth in October after several consecutive monthly declines. In the last month, a total of $ 608 million was added to the fiat-pegged token market. Despite the increase, six stablecoins out of the top ten saw supply reductions during the month. Fiat-Pegged Token Market Grows Modestly in October, With First …
North America Is Largest Crypto Market Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Chainalysis Reports
North America leads in terms of cryptocurrency usage despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty, blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed. Meanwhile, stablecoin-related activity has been decreasing with users shifting away from U.S.-based services. The region’s share in decentralized finance (defi) usage has declined as well. Institutional Crypto Activity Plays Bigger Role in North America Than Other Regions, […]
Elizabeth Warren and 100 Lawmakers Push Biden on Crypto-Terrorism Action, Despite Less Than 1% Illicit Use
Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, is alarmed by the potential of crypto-fueled terrorism. She has rallied over 100 policymakers and approached the Biden administration, urging the executive branch to tackle this pressing issue. The news follows Warren’s recently introduced “Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act.” Warren Leads Charge Against Crypto’s Role in Terrorism; Seeks […]