Day: February 1, 2022

PsyOptions Acquires Tap Finance for Undisclosed Sum

Solana-based options trading platform PsyOptions has acquired Tap Finance in a bid to add structured investment products to its lineup. PsyOptions paid for Tap Finance with a mix of tokens and cash, core contributor Tommy Johnson said. He declined to state its total value, saying it would “distract” from the news. The deal bolsters PsyOptions’ effort to become a full-service crypto options outfit. Already host to “American style options” (which traders can execute right up to expiration), it will now also house Tap’s “Decentralized Options Vault,” or DOV. Read more:…

Blockchain-based decentralized messengers: A privacy pipedream?

As people all over the globe have become increasingly aware of their privacy rights and how they are constantly being violated by various prominent social media platforms, the need for tangible, decentralized alternatives has continued to grow rapidly. For perspective, in 2019, Facebook was ordered to pay a mind-boggling $5-billion fine by the United States Federal Trade Commission for improperly acquiring private data of up to 87 million of its users. Just a year later, the social media giant had to shell out another $550 million to settle a privacy…

Ethereum Price Surges 30% Over Last Week Lows, Addresses Holding Over 0.1 ETH Reach New ATH

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Ethereum price has rallied to $2,800, which is the next significant important resistance level. Ethereum’s price has risen by 30 percent from hitting a low of $2,160 barely a week ago. Ethereum Price Targets $3k In the last five days, ETH has closed in the green, reaching the important resistance level of $2,805. (20-day moving average line). Price is currently stabilizing slightly below this critical level, in preparation for a new effort to break above if the bullish sentiment persists. If successful, ETH would be well on its way to…

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 1, 2022

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Hester Peirce Warns Proposed SEC Reform of Securities Trading Platforms Could Threaten DeFi

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has warned that plans by the agency to reform government securities trading could threaten decentralized finance (DeFi). Affectionately referred to as “Crypto Mom” for her longstanding support for the industry, Peirce believes a new SEC 654-page plan designed to add oversight to trading government securities could also allow new powers to scrutinize DeFi platforms. The new rules proposed by the SEC are designed to force platforms not registered as exchanges that still deal in the trading of all types of securities…

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These Privacy-Preserving Projects Are Trying To Boost Blockchain’s Enterprise Appeal

One of blockchain’s greatest challenges that’s yet to be solved is the lack of confidentiality and privacy of data. It’s a challenge that needs to be addressed though, because until a solution is found then blockchain will always be out of the question for enterprises that put a premium on data privacy above all of the benefits the technology provides. The good news is that the last couple of years have seen a number of projects emerge that aim to tackle the blockchain privacy problem once and for all. They’re…

Bitcoin Market Dominance Continues, Hits 2-Month High as Altcoins Are in Red

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BTC briefly accounted for almost 42% of the overall crypto market cap in late January, according to the statistics from CoinMarketCap and TradingView. Bitcoin (BTC), since the jump, has been the biggest thing in the crypto scene. Its dominance for some time was unrivaled as the digital coin somewhat decided the outcome of the market with its performances, taking altcoins along for a ride in either win or loss scenarios. The influx of new altcoins into the crypto market, all with the same purpose of dethroning Bitcoin from the top…

India Proposes 30% Tax on Crypto Income — Finance Minister Cites ‘Phenomenal Increase’ in Crypto Transactions – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The Indian government has proposed taxing income from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets at 30%. India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said: “There’s been a phenomenal increase in transaction in virtual digital assets … The magnitude and frequency of these transactions have made it imperative to provide for a specific tax regime.” 30% on Crypto Income Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed taxing income from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets at 30% while presenting the federal budget Tuesday. She said: I propose to provide that any income from transfer of any…

Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason Allegedly Files Confidential Paperwork for US IPO

Cybereason has raised approximately $750 million to date and was valued at around $3 billion last year following a $275 million fundraising. Cybereason, a fast-growing cybersecurity company behind major endpoint protection in government and institutions, has reportedly filed for confidential paperwork with United States regulators to go public later this year. According to news outlet Reuters, people familiar with the matter revealed that the Cybereason company is eyeing an IPO that could value it at more than $5 billion. The SoftBank and Alphabet Inc.-backed firm has finalized underwriters for the…