$1.35B in Bitcoin options expire this week — Do BTC bulls or bears have the upper hand?

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

SEC has taken ‘too expansive’ a view of crypto, says former commissioner

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

Ripple joins multi-chain DeRec Alliance for secrets management

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