SEC and Gensler believed Ether was security for at least a year

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in the regulatory landscape, I find the recent developments regarding Consensys’ lawsuit against the SEC and the subsequent revelations about the SEC’s stance on Ether (ETH) to be of great significance. The ongoing legal battle between ConsenSys and the SEC has brought new light to the … Read more

Ethereum fees fall by 50%: Are Layer 2s taking over?

Ethereum fees dropped to its lowest point since October. There has also been an overall decline in fees on L2s. As a researcher with extensive experience in the crypto space, I find it intriguing to observe the recent decline in Ethereum [ETH] transaction fees and the overall reduction in fees on Layer 2 solutions (L2s). … Read more

US stablecoin bill to ‘cement’ dollar dominance, fight sanction evasion

The proposed Lummis-Gillibrand stablecoin bill in the United States, if passed, could help maintain the dominance of the US dollar in the stablecoin market and bring more competition to Europe’s MiCA regulatory regime. However, the legislation still faces challenges such as maintaining a bipartisan and bicameral interest, overcoming potential White House opposition, and being attached … Read more

Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions: Visa

As a researcher with a background in blockchain technology and stablecoins, I find the recent development between Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) and Tether’s (USDT) in terms of stablecoin transactions to be quite intriguing. USDC surpassed USDT in monthly transactions for the first time, according to Visa’s on-chain analytics data. This is a significant shift, given … Read more

Stablecoin firm Tether invests $200M in neurotech company

As a researcher with a background in technology and biomedical sciences, I am thrilled to see Tether’s strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech. The potential of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to revolutionize the lives of people with neurological disorders is immense, and Tether’s $200 million investment marks a significant step forward in bringing these life-changing technologies to … Read more

Keep Your Crypto Privacy: How to Buy Bitcoin Anonymously?

Cryptocurrencies are known for their transparency, security, and superior privacy levels. However, it’s essential to question the extent of these features. How transparently are cryptocurrency transactions conducted, and what guarantees does security offer in this context? Similarly, how high can we truly expect the privacy provided by crypto to be? In the realm of digital … Read more