Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt

As a researcher with a background in financial regulation and a keen interest in the intersection of technology and finance, I find the U.K.’s increased scrutiny on crypto firms in relation to money laundering a significant development. The data presented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights the heightened risk these companies face, and the … Read more

DeFi lending giant Aave unveils V4 protocol overhaul

As an experienced analyst, I see Aave Labs’ proposal for upgrading and evolving its decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave as a significant step forward in the rapidly evolving world of DeFi. The proposed features, such as major upgrades to the Aave Network, cross-chain liquidity layer, non-EVM layer-1 deployments, and a new visual identity, align … Read more

Bitcoin 4% dip may ‘panic’ short-term holders as price falls below average cost

As an experienced on-chain analyst, I’ve closely monitored Bitcoin’s price movements and trends for quite some time. The recent dip below the average purchase price paid by short-term holders has understandably sparked anxiety among this group of investors, as they now face unrealized losses. According to on-chain analysis, the current Bitcoin (BTC) market price is … Read more