Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm, and among them, Bitcoin and Dogecoin are two of the most popular. Bitcoin, the first-ever cryptocurrency, was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. On the other hand, Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a joke by software engineers Billy Markus…
The rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been among the most talked-about topics in recent years. Bitcoin was created in 2009 as a decentralized digital currency, which means any central authority like a government or a bank does not control it. This decentralized aspect of Bitcoin has important social and political implications. In this…
Singapore’s regulatory authority has launched a fresh probe into Terraform Labs, a blockchain company established by Do Kwon, amid tensions over potential regulatory breaches. The step follows a similar investigation opened by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last year for misleading the public by stating that Terra was decentralized and that TerraUSD…
Binance US, the American branch of the global cryptocurrency giant Binance, is reportedly accused of running an unregistered securities exchange. This news comes as a shock to the American crypto community. Thanks to the SEC’s scrutiny of companies that violate securities laws in the cryptocurrency space as this revelation is part of this ongoing clampdown…
CoinEx, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has found itself in hot water as New York Attorney General Letitia James takes it to court. The 38-page petition represented by James indicts CoinEx of failing to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer in the state. She further stated that the exchange has hooked in repeated…
Polygon Labs, a leader in the volatile cryptocurrency industry, has caused shock waves by announcing that it will be cutting 20% of its staff. This move is indicative of a larger trend across major players like Spotify, Google’s parent company, and Amazon, who are similarly pruning their teams to stay stable in this turbulent economic…
In these trying times, the crypto community has seen a ray of hope as the union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has indicated that it is now searching into sponsorship proposals from FX/CFDs brokers and crypto firms. This action further demonstrates that the company has realized the growing significance of cryptocurrencies. The action demonstrates UEFA’s…
North Korean hackers have become a headache for many nations. Over $3.8 billion was stolen by hackers last year, which was disastrous for the cryptocurrency market. As a result, the crypto market went through a bad phase and is still focusing on recovering from the losses. Nonetheless, despite losing such a significant sum, the police…
In a bid to buoy the Philippine economy which has been heavily impacted by the COVID pandemic, the Philippines Private Sector Advisory Council, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Inter-Agency Council, has recently launched a mission called GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP). The program comes as a much-needed relief for…
The sudden surge in crypto volatility has been a major headache for regulators worldwide, prompting them to take drastic measures. As a part of this process recently the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to take strict measures against crypto custodians. The news gained significant popularity among internet users, many users voiced their opinions…
