FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-Caroline Ellison to take stand
The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange FTX has led to an increased focus on the role played by Alameda Research and its CEO Caroline Ellison, also SBF's former gal pal, in the firm's implosion.
Bitcoin nearly 1-year after FTX's collapse
Before FTX's collapse, and in the weeks following, Bitcoin prices saw extreme volatility to the downside but have since clawed their way back due to a number of factors unrelated to the bankruptcy.
Biden administration proposes crypto tax regulations in new reform
President Biden's administration is seeking to update United States regulations to crack down on the widespread use of cryptocurrency for tax evasion purposes.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers complain FTX founder not getting vegan diet in jail
The defense team for imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are complaining about his jail conditions, and say their vegan client is subsisting on a bread and water diet.
Bitcoin’s problem may be bond yields
Bitcoin took a sharp leg down to the $25,000 level as investors speculated about SpaceX's holdings, but there may be another major headwind for cryptocurrencies — rising bond yields.
Bitcoin gift cards amplifying spending power of crypto
Consumer bitcoin provider Azteco recently announced a $6 million seed funding round at an $84M valuation led by Jack Dorsey as the company introduces Bitcoin gift cards.
'Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde' plead guilty to money laundering hacked crypto
A husband-and-wife team dubbed "Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde" pleaded guilty Thursday to laundering money hacked from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.
Bitcoin on track to challenge U.S. dollar?
Despite a recent dip, Draper Associates founder Tim Draper says bitcoin is beginning to separate itself from other cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Bitcoin on road to $120,000 by end of 2024
Bitcoin could reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 by the end of 2024 as crypto miners begin stockpiling the digital asset, according to Standard Chartered.
BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF will ‘democratize’ crypto: CEO Larry Fink
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says investors are at a disadvantage without a proper Bitcoin exchange-traded-fund and his firm is hoping the SEC will feel the same way.
Bitcoin faithful embrace $31,000 level, new high
Bitcoin and cryptos got some love this week from a few of the financial world's biggest players, giving digital assets fresh tailwinds even amid a tougher regulatory overhang.
Blackrock files for bitcoin ETF with SEC
With digital assets entangled in regulation scrutiny, Blackrock filed with the SEC for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to expose more investors to cryptocurrency.
Sam Bankman-Fried judge weighing two separate trials for FTX founder
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was in Manhattan federal court Thursday, where a federal judge heard arguments on whether he should face two separate trials.
Cryptocurrencies drop following week of regulatory crackdown
Bitcoin and Ethereum lost at least 3% Saturday morning following a week that saw two exchanges sued by the SEC and another delist several tokens.
Binance.US suspends USD deposits after regulators crackdown
Binance.US, an arm of the world's largest crypto exchange, announced on Thursday in a tweet, that it would be suspending U.S. dollar deposits.
Warren Buffett criticizes bitcoin, says it 'doesn't have any intrinsic value'
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett recently offered up his opinion on bitcoin, appearing to criticize it while talking to CNBC. He said it "doesn't have any intrinsic value."
Bitcoin jumps above $30,000
Bitcoin is at its highest level in 10 months breaching the $30,000 marker ahead of Wednesday’s March consumer price index (CPI) data from the Labor Department and subsequent response from the U.S. Federal Reserve
Binance's US arm struggles to find a banking partner: report
Binance is shopping to find a banking partner since the two financial institutions it used failed in the recent crisis leaving them unable to handle its customers' cash.
FDIC gives Signature’s crypto clients account deadline
Customers who had crypto deposits at Signature Bank have been issued a deadline to close the accounts and move their money.
Binance sees $2 Billion in Outflows as Troubles Compound
As of Monday evening, Binance had experienced net outflows of $2.1 billion on the Ethereum blockchain over seven days, according to crypto data provider Nansen.