Wayne is a dynamic part-time trader with an impressive eye for detail. His passion for understanding financial systems has led to an intriguing interest in blockchain technology, and he enjoys exploring and writing about cryptocurrencies. Possessing a keen intellect and diligent work ethic, he stays up-to-date on the latest industry trends, regularly sharing his insights in articles and professional presentations.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency sector in 2024, imposing nearly $4.7 billion in fines. This figure represents a 3,018% increase from the $150.3 million in fines issued in 2023. Record Breaking Settlement According to a report from Social Capital…
The U.S. government is quietly pressuring Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in the country since February. Gambaryan has reportedly faced serious health issues while in custody, prompting calls for his release on humanitarian grounds. Humanitarian Concerns According to a New York Times report, two anonymous senior…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seemingly tracked back on previous statements suggesting that crypto assets themselves are securities. This retraction comes amid the agency’s ongoing legal case against Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. SEC “Regrets” Confusion Caused by Wording Attention to the…
Donald Trump has set the launch date for World Liberty Financial, which will debut on September 16. This announcement follows hints from his family earlier this summer, as well as Trump’s previous vague descriptions of the project as a DeFi platform for borrowing and lending. Details of the Project In…
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, according to Standard Chartered. In the view of the bank’s global head of digital assets, Geoff Kendrick, who is quoted in a recent CoinDesk report, Bitcoin could climb to $125,000 if former U.S. President Donald…
A wallet associated with the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its sister company Alameda Research has redeemed 177,693 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $23.75 million, from the Solana Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. The movement, highlighted by PeckShield in a September 12 post on X, has reignited speculation within the crypto…
After Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $55,500 and Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,200 earlier this week, many expected further struggles across the crypto market. However, contrary to the expected downturn, altcoins have experienced a surprising rally. This renewed momentum in the sector highlights the resilience of smaller projects despite widespread fear,…
Fintech bank Nubank has announced the suspension of trading for its cryptocurrency, Nucoin. This comes against a backdrop of scrutiny over the bank’s financial stability. Nubank’s Policy Change In a September 10 blog post, Nubank disclosed that effective immediately, Nucoin can no longer be bought or sold within its app. The…
According to a late Tuesday filing from her lawyers, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, should be sentenced to time served and supervised release. The request comes ahead of her scheduled sentencing on September 24, 2024, for her involvement in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Extraordinary…
Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has slammed U.S. regulators for unfairly targeting the cryptocurrency industry in money laundering investigations while allowing traditional banks to slip under the radar. In a recent X post, Alderoty pointed to the New York Federal Reserve’s reported role in enabling large-scale illicit transfers,…