US probes Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. over financial transactions: Report

As a researcher with a background in financial compliance and investigative journalism, I find the ongoing probe into Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block, Inc. by US federal prosecutors particularly concerning. The allegations of widespread compliance violations at Square and Cash App, as reported by NBC News, are serious and could have significant implications for the … Read more

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reports record $211M Q1 net income

As a seasoned crypto investor with a deep understanding of the market dynamics, I find Riot Platforms’ Q1 2024 financial results both impressive and concerning in equal measure. The record-breaking net income of $211.8 million, a 1,000% increase from the same period last year, is certainly an encouraging sign for Bitcoin miners like Riot. However, … Read more

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ arrest raises concerns: ‘The U.S. is coming after crypto!’

After Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao, Roger Ver is under the radar of the U.S. government.  Diverse reactions within the crypto community highlight industry complexities amid legal actions. As a researcher with a background in the crypto industry, I’ve been closely following the developments surrounding Roger Ver’s arrest and the subsequent reactions from various stakeholders … Read more

Is Binance founder CZ’s sentence the boost BNB needed all along?

BNB tumbled over 6% in the 24-hour period owing to broader market bloodbath. The positive commentary around the coin increased dramatically in the last 24–48 hours. As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I believe that Binance Coin [BNB] faced significant losses in the recent 24-hour period due to the broader market … Read more

States’ backlash against Binance.US continues with 6th license pulled

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following the cryptocurrency industry, I believe that Oregon’s decision to revoke Binance.US’ license is a necessary step in light of the exchange’s troubled past. The guilty plea by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao for violating Anti-Money Laundering laws has raised significant red flags, and it … Read more