A federal judge first slapped Debt Box with a temporary restraining order, restricting its access to its assets, in August. However, he later dissolved the order after Debt Box demonstrated it had neither moved funds outside the U.S., nor closed its bank accounts two days before a hearing over the SEC’s request to freeze its funds, Debt Box’s lawyers said in a filing. Source
In a recent interview with Decrypt, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the company’s decision not to issue a token for its layer-2 network, Base. Contrary to previous speculations and a statement by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, Armstrong emphasized that there are no plans to create a Base network token. This announcement is significant as it reflects Coinbase’s strategic approach towards its layer-2 network development and its interaction with the broader crypto ecosystem. Base, which launched in August, has shown remarkable growth, becoming the third-largest layer-2 network in terms…
The Avalanche (AVAX) price has performed reasonably well this year, going from a low of around $9 to as high as $24 before correcting back downward. Since the correction, the altcoin has been trading in a tight range around $20 and $21. However, this might not continue for much longer following one crypto analyst’s prediction. An AVAX Bullish Wave Is Rising Crypto analyst Babenski has unveiled their bullish prediction for the AVAX price going forward. According to the analyst, the digital asset could be poised for an incredible run that…
A crypto analyst has singled out an event that could be the spark that Ethereum needs to hit the price level of $3,500. He believes that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is going to make this run after Bitcoin “gets its shine.” How Ethereum Will Hit $3,500 In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, the CEO and founder of MN Trading, Michaël van de Poppe, alluded to the Ethereum Spot ETF filing by Fidelity in his price prediction of $3,500. The crypto analyst seemed to be…
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, who was behind legislation recognizing Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender in the country, has stepped down from office to campaign. On Dec. 1, Bukele resigned as the President of El Salvador following approval from the country’s Legislative Assembly, allowing him to take a leave of absence to focus on his 2024 re-election campaign. He was succeeded by Acting President Claudia Rodríguez de Guevara, who is expected to serve until June 2024. The next general election will take place in February 2024. “Current state of democracy…
Paolo Ardoino became CEO of Tether on Dec. 1, moving up from the position of chief technology officer, which he had held since 2017. His appointment was planned well in advance and comes as the company is prioritizing diversification and expansion. It’s a good time for the company. Tether is on track to make $4.5 billion in profits with its main business this year, Ardoino said. He spoke to Cointelegraph about changes coming up in the company’s product line and its overall orientation. “As we are going to show in…
Ether (ETH) is trading higher on Dec. 1, despite its inability to breach the $2,100 resistance. This level has prompted several rejections in the past three weeks, which is especially concerning given Ether’s 16.2% gains in November. Ether 12-hour price index, USD. Source: TradingView However, the current positive momentum is supported by several factors, including applications for spot ETFs and the expansion of Ethereum’s ecosystem, driven by layer-2 solutions. ETH benefits from ETF expectations and negative news related to competing blockchains A pivotal development occurred on Nov. 30, with the…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the FTX crypto exchange, who was recently found guilty of multiple counts of criminal fraud, reportedly faced a harrowing experience while incarcerated. According to a former mobster turned federal informant, Gene Borrello, who shared a prison cell with Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto executive was placed on suicide watch and endured challenging conditions during his time at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) while awaiting sentencing next year. FTX Co-Founder Subjected To Extortion The details emerged during an interview with crypto blogger Tiffany Fong, where Borrello disclosed…
Following his conviction on federal fraud charges on Nov. 2, former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried will not pursue any post-trial motions. In a Dec. 1 letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, lawyers representing Bankman-Fried said they had “decided not to file any post-trial motions” but reserved their rights to pursue claims on appeal. The filing was the latest following SBF’s conviction on Nov. 2 as he awaits sentencing on March 28. Source: Courtlistener It’s unclear whether prosecutors plan…
For the last two years in the crypto market, it has paid off to be in Bitcoin versus altcoins. However, a new BTC dominance chart shows why the tides are about to turn in favor of altcoins. Bitcoin Crypto Market Dominance Remains Above 50% At this very moment, Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency by market cap, represents more than 50% of the entire crypto market. On one hand, this makes sense given its regulatory acceptance, first-mover advantage, and significant brand power. On the other hand, there are tens of thousands of…