Crypto market stumbles amid arrest of Samourai Wallet founders

The prices of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other significant cryptocurrencies experienced a brief dip due to two simultaneous events: the arrest of Samourai Wallet’s founders by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, all while dealing with the aftermath of the recent halving and its resulting … Read more

Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global

A new bill about stablecoins presented in the US Senate might persuade American banks to enter the stablecoin industry, according to S&P Global Ratings’ assessment. On April 23, S&P mentioned in a research note that the Payment Stablecoin Act proposals, presented to the Senate on April 17, might persuade banks to begin issuing U.S. dollar-backed … Read more

39% of Canada’s institutional investors have exposure to crypto: KPMG

Last year saw a notable rise in crypto investments among Canadian institutional investors, according to a recent report by accounting firm KPMG. Approximately 40% of institutional investors disclosed holding crypto assets either directly or indirectly in the year 2023, marking a significant increase from the 31% reported in KPMG’s survey conducted in 2021. Approximately 31 … Read more

Meta drops 15% on weak outlook and high AI and metaverse spending

Meta (Meta Platforms Inc., or META) experienced a 15% decrease in after-hours trading following the company’s announcement that it plans to significantly increase investments in artificial intelligence and keep its metaverse division operating at a loss, despite a disappointing revenue forecast. In the giant company’s Q1 2024 financial report announced on April 24, 2024, they … Read more

The Bitcoin-hating European Central Bank isn’t doing much to stop scammers

FTX’s co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Contrastingly, Steve Wozniak of Apple succeeded in appealing against YouTube for exploiting his likeness in promoting cryptocurrency frauds. The number of cryptocurrency scams and their associated platforms is being unmasked and brought to justice. Mainstream recognition of cryptocurrencies extends beyond the hype, with a growing understanding … Read more