Tag: Investors

Sen. Elizabeth Warren highlights risks of crypto scams targeting senior investors

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, aimed at combating crypto-related scams, ignites a complex debate over the balance between regulation and innovation in the digital finance arena. In a Nov. 16 hearing, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) voiced concerns about cryptocurrency’s role in financial scams, particularly those targeting older investors. Warren’s criticisms align with the introduction of her Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act bill, aimed at curbing such fraudulent activities. During the hearing, Steve Weisman, a senior lecturer at Bentley University, highlighted the anonymity afforded by cryptocurrencies as…

Blockchain.com Closes $110M Funding as Investors Show Renewed Interest in Cryptocurrency

A number of reputable investors participated in the Series E funding round, among them there were Lakestar, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coinbase Ventures, and Baillie Gifford. Blockchain.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, recently raised $110 million in a Series E equity financing round that was led by UK-based Kingsway Capital. The latest investment comes despite the firm’s valuation falling below half of its previous $14 billion figure that it had earlier this year. Blockchain.com provides one of the biggest crypto exchange and wallet provider services in the world. The company…

Altcoins are finally joining the current bitcoin rally as crypto investors turn risk-on

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Altcoins were in rally mode this week after lagging bitcoin in its recent climb to new 2023 highs. While bitcoin touched an 18-month high and ether broke through the key psychological level of $2,000 for the first time since April, the real spikes were in the rest of the crypto market. Solana notched a 40% weekly gain, Polygon’s MATIC token gained 25% and Cardano’s ADA advanced 17%. Bitcoin and ether rose 8% and 15%, respectively, for the week. “The crypto space has largely been a one-man show over the past…

French investors increasingly prefer crypto over stocks, survey reveals

A new study reveals that more French investors own crypto than stocks and ETFs. The latest findings from a comprehensive survey shed light on the evolving investment habits of French individuals, highlighting a significant shift towards digital assets and alternative investment methods, particularly among the younger demographic. A notable trend is the rising interest in cryptocurrencies, with 9% of the populace owning digital currencies, surpassing those holding traditional stocks at 7% and ETFs with 2%. This surge in crypto investment signals a shift in the investment landscape, fueled partly by…

Bitcoin (BTC) Funds Hit All-Time High Crypto Holdings as 125% BTC Price Rally Entices Investors

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Speaking to CoinDesk earlier this week, Matt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer, suggested things have a long way to go before the spot ETF approval is priced in. Even with all the news hitting of late, it’s Hougan’s contention that the majority of financial advisors continue to believe a spot ETF isn’t coming until 2025 or later. Original

UK cryptocurrency scams jump 23%, young investors prime targets: Lloyds Bank

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One of the Big Four banks in the U.K., Lloyds Bank, has said that reports of cryptocurrency investment scams by victims have surged by 23% in the current year compared to the same period in 2022. According to a press release published by Lloyds Bank, an increasing number of investors face the threat of falling victim to fraudulent schemes through a wave of fake adverts posted on social media. Each victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam is losing an average of $13,115 (£10,741), an increase from $8,562 (£7,010) the previous…

Expert Reveals Why Investors Should Be Cautious

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In a recent development, a prominent figure in the XRP community has explained why members of the community should be careful about being so excited about a Ripple IPO. Using historical data, she elaborated on why an IPO isn’t as straightforward and profitable as some might think.  Why Investors Should Be Cautious In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) platform, Crypto Eri revealed how investors aren’t excited about IPOs in what sounded like a note of warning to those who are ready to go all in if Ripple…

FTX Exchange Restructuring Plan Narrows Down to Three Investors Led by Former NYSE President Tom Farley

After FTX scrutinized 75 bidders that were interested in restarting the distressed cryptocurrency exchange, only three firms, including Bullish, Figure Technologies, and Proof Group, have been chosen. The future of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Ltd, popularly known as FTX, is expected to be decided before the end of this year according to the latest report. With the former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) having been found guilty of all seven charges by a court jury, the FTX estate is more than ready to begin a new era. Moreover,…