Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has revealed ongoing efforts to obtain documentation through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to uncover US banks’ full scope of crypto-related account closures. In a Nov. 27 post on X, Armstrong “confirmed” that several banks have cut ties with crypto stakeholders solely due to their involvement in the industry. He […]
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has raised concerns about South Korea’s readiness to approve spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Ju compared the regulatory climate in South Korea to the contentious stance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, suggesting that such an […]
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has shared concerns over the growing hype surrounding memecoins while urging to develop more utility-driven tokens. In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Zhao acknowledged the popularity of memes but expressed unease over their current direction, describing them as “a little weird.” According to him, most memecoins lack real-world […]
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Sandeep Nailwal, the Ethereum layer-2 network Polygon co-founder, has voiced concerns that the growing trend of memecoin scams could attract regulatory scrutiny. Nailwal highlighted these risks in a Nov. 21 post on X, pointing to recent incidents as potential triggers for government intervention in the crypto space. QUANT controversy Nailwal’s remarks were prompted by a […]
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has suggested Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong as a top candidate for the proposed crypto policy role in Donald Trump’s second administration. In a Nov. 20 post on X, Hoskinson outlined key qualifications for a “Crypto-Czar,” emphasizing neutrality, collaboration across protocols, and a firm grasp of crypto’s unique value. He also criticized […]
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Jesse Powell, the founder of Kraken exchange, has voiced strong support for Brian Brooks, the former acting US Comptroller of the Currency, as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Powell highlighted Brooks’ broad expertise in a Nov. 19 post on X, noting that his understanding extends beyond crypto to the SEC’s […]
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Michael Saylor, prominent Bitcoin advocate and founder of MicroStrategy, will present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board of directors next month. In a Nov. 19 VanEck-hosted X Space, Saylor shared that he has been allotted three minutes to make a case for Bitcoin investment to Microsoft’s board of directors. While Saylor agreed to the […]
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US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two prominent crypto supporters—tech mogul Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy—to lead a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On Nov. 13, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he aims to eliminate government inefficiencies, slash excess regulations, and streamline federal spending through […]
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Prediction markets like Polymarket can be more than just a platform to bet on elections. They can be a powerful tool with the “potential to create better implementations of social media, science, news, governance, and other fields,” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wrote in his blog. Buterin calls this “info finance.” This is how he defines […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his support for Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Hester Peirce‘s appointment to lead the agency during President Donald Trump‘s second term. Armstrong’s comments, shared on Nov. 8 through a post on X, described Peirce as “smart, fair, professional,” and capable of bridging both sides of the political spectrum. He […]
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FTX former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang has requested leniency from the judge ahead of his Nov. 20 sentencing, highlighting his cooperation with law enforcement and his testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried, according to Nov. 6 sentencing memo. According to the filing: “Gary is profoundly remorseful and has taken extraordinary steps to assist the Government and […]
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Craig Wright, who is not Satoshi, attended a court hearing today concerning a contempt application filed by the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA). The judge scheduled the contempt hearing for Dec. 18, with discussions on whether Wright must appear in person and potential cross-examination. BitMex Research provided a live transcript of the court proceedings, during […]
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At a press conference in London on Oct. 31, Stephen Mollah declared himself to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin but failed to provide compelling evidence to support his claim. The event at the Frontline Club left attendees skeptical as technical issues and unverified assertions undermined his credibility. Joe Tidy, a cyber correspondent […]
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Asia has surpassed North America as the leading hub for crypto developers, according to a report from Electric Capital. Maria Shen, partner at Electric Capital, pointed out that Asia has steadily increased its share of global crypto developers, climbing from 13% to 32% since 2015. In contrast, North America’s share dropped from 44% to 25% […]
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The following is an announcement by Nate Whitehill, CEO and co-founder of CryptoSlate. I’m thrilled to announce that Liam “Akiba” Wright has been appointed as CryptoSlate’s new Editor in Chief. This marks a significant step forward in our mission to deliver high-impact, comprehensive news that bridges the worlds of crypto, finance, and technology. Liam’s dedication […]
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Former US president Donald Trump’s Bitcoin-themed sneakers have already sold out, according to the Trump Sneakers website. Launched on July 31, the 1,000 pairs of the bright orange version of the Bitcoin-themed sneakers were priced at $499 per pair for pre-order and, within a few hours of their release, were all sold out. The site […]
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Former President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. He used his speech to highlight his crypto-related policies if re-elected and to woo crypto voters. At Trump’s promise to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler on the first day after retaking office, the […]
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Ripple has donated $1 million to support XRP advocate John Deaton‘s bid to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race. The crypto firm funded a super political action committee (PAC) called the Commonwealth Unity Fund. This PAC, created by James Murphy, another pro-XRP lawyer, aims to challenge and unseat Warren, known for her […]
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Bitcoin price soared above the $60,000 mark over the weekend following a failed assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the flagship digital asset rose to a multi-week high of $62,980 during the early trading hours of July 15, with experts pointing out that the Trump situation re-awakened the market. […]
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Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump has garnered increased support from his party following his recent embrace of cryptocurrencies, according to a new Paradigm-sponsored survey. Last month, Paradigm, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, polled 1,025 likely Republican voters’ views on the emerging industry, revealing their deep trust for the current financial system […]
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Kraken founder Jesse Powell said he donated $1 million, mainly Ethereum, to support former US President Donald Trump‘s re-election bid. In a June 28 statement, Powell explained that the donation was meant to help the US maintain its leadership in blockchain technology. He said: “I am excited to join other leaders from our community to […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms, soon to be Joe Biden’s senior campaign adviser, told the media that crypto is a nonpartisan issue. On June 27, Bottoms told The Hill that crypto is “a nonpolitical and unifying issue that has received bipartisan support,” adding that crypto has attracted attention from voters across the US. She added that crypto […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes SEC chair Gary Gensler’s actions could jeopardize President Joe Biden’s chances in the upcoming November elections. Garlinghouse made the statement via social media platform X in reaction to Gensler’s June 25 Bloomberg interview. In the interview, Gensler reiterated his previous critiques of the crypto industry, describing it as highly centralized and largely non-compliant […]
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Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić was an early investor in the failed Terra Luna coin and may have lost millions to the ecosystem’s implosion in 2022, according to recent court documents filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Before becoming prime minister, Spajić was a crypto entrepreneur. In April 2018, just before Terraform […]
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In his keynote at BTC Prague, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor articulated a vision of Bitcoin as the world’s first perfect money, a profound innovation with the potential to reshape economic and political systems globally. Drawing parallels to historic scientific revolutions, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a disruptive economic force, ushering in a new era of financial […]
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Justin Sun, Tron’s blockchain founder, has called on the crypto community to support a pro-crypto candidate in the forthcoming US presidential elections in November. Sun made this appeal in a May 26 social media post, emphasizing the importance of aligning with a candidate who endorses cryptocurrencies to ensure the industry’s voice is heard and interests […]
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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has strongly criticized Gurbir Grewal’s, the Director of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comment about the crypto industry’s compliance efforts. At a recent SEC event, Grewal suggested that the emerging industry was utilizing various methods to evade the financial regulator’s oversight, such as relocating or registering […]
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Patrick Donegan, whose LinkedIn profile says he managed a team of 300 people around the world, was at OKX from August 2023 to January 2024.
Former CEO Jamie Leverton is succeeded by president Asher Genoot.
Shifke is the CFO of Silbert's Digital Currency Group and will take over Jan. 1, Grayscale said in an SEC filing.