As a seasoned financial analyst with extensive experience in cryptocurrency markets, I have closely monitored Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action and derivatives markets. Based on my analysis of the upcoming May 10 $1.35 billion BTC options expiry, I don’t believe that bears have set a trap or anticipated Bitcoin’s recent downtrend. As a researcher studying Bitcoin’s … Read more
As a researcher with experience in securities regulation, I find Troy Paredes’ remarks at the TokenizeThis 2024 conference thought-provoking. His concerns about the SEC’s expansive view of what constitutes a security under the Howey test resonate with me. During his tenure as a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2008 to … Read more
As an analyst with extensive experience in the crypto industry, I find Digital Currency Group’s (DCG) Q1 2024 financial results impressive. The surge in revenue, driven by the recovery of crypto markets, is a positive sign for the sector as a whole. Grayscale’s resilience despite significant outflows from its Bitcoin fund is noteworthy, especially given … Read more
Several popular platforms and exchanges have announced the listing of NOT. Meanwhile, Toncoin’s price surged by 27% in the last seven days. As a researcher with experience in the crypto space, I find the recent developments surrounding Notcoin and Toncoin intriguing. The announcement of popular platforms listing NOT and the surge in its price have … Read more
As a researcher with experience in the blockchain industry, I’m excited about Ripple’s recent announcement that they have joined the Decentralized Recovery Alliance (DeRec). This organization is working on creating a simplified and standardized secrets management system that will make Web3 more accessible to a wider audience. As a crypto investor, I’m excited to share … Read more
As a researcher with a background in financial regulation, I find FINTRAC’s decision to impose a $4.4 million penalty on Binance for noncompliance with AML and CFT regulations a significant development. Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, failed to register as a foreign money services business and report digital currency transactions exceeding $10,000, … Read more