In the grand theater of cryptocurrency, where fortunes are made and lost faster than one can say “blockchain,” the illustrious CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, has taken to the stage with a flourish. With a voice that could silence a room full of skeptics, he has declared Pi Network a veritable scam, a charade worthy … Read more
Ah, the thrilling world of cryptocurrency options! Around 16,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Feb. 21, with a notional value of roughly $1.6 billion. But worry not, dear reader, for this week’s expiry event is smaller than last week’s and one of the tiniest of the year. 😜 Bitcoin Options Expiry: A Snooze-Fest? … Read more
Title: “Tokyo’s Bitcoin Hoarder: Scrooge McDuck of Crypto or Financial Genius? 🪙😂” Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC with $6.6M Acquisition Ah, Metaplanet, that enterprising steward of capital, doth declare its coffers brimming with 2,100 parts of ye enchanted Bitcoin treasure, a hoard now measured at nigh $196 million! Pray tell, what wizardry causeth … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has thrown in the towel in their quest to slap securities laws on decentralized finance (DeFi). Yes, you read that right! The regulatory watchdog has withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked their attempt to expand securities laws to cover DeFi. … Read more
XRP ETF: The Crypto Conquest of Brazil 🚀 XRP ETF: The Crypto Conquest of Brazil 🚀 As I strolled through the sun-kissed streets of Rio, I couldn’t help but ponder the peculiarities of fate. For in the land of samba and Carnival, a new rhythm has taken hold – the beat of cryptocurrency. And Brazil, … Read more
What to know (or pretend to care about): Bitcoin mining revenue stayed at a cool $1.4 billion in January 2025. That’s a lot of pizzas 🍕. Public mining companies hogged 30% of the network’s hashrate. Greedy much? The top five mining firms are now in a digital arms race. May the best algorithm win! 🤖 … Read more
Japan is set to perform a merry dance around stablecoin regulations, making life jollier for intermediaries and crypto enthusiasts alike! The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has given a hearty thumbs-up to a report suggesting modifications to current statutory regulations. These changes aim to increase financial flexibility and protect digital asset ownership for users. So, grab … Read more
Ah, behold! The venerable United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that hallowed bastion of financial decorum, has unfurled its latest banner atop the battlements of bureaucracy, heralding the audacious inception of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). This valiant band of cyber crusaders is here to thwart the nefarious machinations of cyber fraud … Read more
“XRP‘s Brazilian Dream: Crypto ETF Approval Sparks Global Interest!” 🚀💸 Brazil Clears Hashdex to List XRP Spot ETF And so, the curtain rises on a new era of cryptocurrency adoption in Brazil… Like a sinner in the confessional, Brazil has finally confessed to its love for crypto… The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has … Read more
“In the heart of Hong Kong, a clandestine union: Binance and the Cyber Cops 🕵️♂️…”i> In a world where virtual assets reign supreme, one titan of the industry, Binance, has been keeping a secret. A secret that involves late-night meetings 🌃, hushed voices, and a “partnership” forged in the fires of cybersecurity 💣. Richard Teng, … Read more