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Oxford Law Researchers Call for Strict Cryptocurrency Regulation to Avoid Another Financial Crisis

Oxford Law Researchers Call for Strict Cryptocurrency Regulation to Avoid Another Financial Crisis

Researchers at Oxford University Law Faculty claim that crypto market regulation is mandatory to prevent systemic risk in times of financial crisis.

Blockchain Unleashed at the United Nations General Assembly on the Global Crisis

Blockchain Unleashed at the United Nations General Assembly on the Global Crisis

Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old has been on the headlines for the global climate crisis movement and has delivered a compelling speech at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Goldman Sachs Invites Investors to Conference Call on Bitcoin, Gold and Crisis Markets

Goldman Sachs Invites Investors to Conference Call on Bitcoin, Gold and Crisis Markets

Goldman Sachs is preparing to host a conference call with its top investors to discuss the impact of the current economic crisis on inflation, gold, and Bitcoin.

Deutsche Bank's Warning of a Possible Future Crisis Worse Than the Current Pandemic Could Mean the End of Bitcoin

Deutsche Bank's Warning of a Possible Future Crisis Worse Than the Current Pandemic Could Mean the End of Bitcoin

Deutsche Bank has warned that there is a high chance of a crisis far worse than the current coronavirus pandemic and could have a chance of taking out Bitcoin completely.

US Banking Crisis Fuels Regulation Debate

US Banking Crisis Fuels Regulation Debate

The recent fall of major banks in the US has reignited discussions about the most effective ways to safeguard the economy. Economist Peter Schiff argues that increasing banking regulations could contribute to a worsening economic crisis, while a group of economists warns that nearly 190 US banks are at risk of depositor-driven collapse due to monetary policies.

Banking crisis could push cryptocurrency regulation into gray area

Banking crisis could push cryptocurrency regulation into gray area

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes that the ongoing global banking crisis could lead to more uncertainty and gray area in the regulation of cryptocurrencies due to market anxiety over exposure to the US financial system and the risk of a large-scale banking system failure.

Sequoia Capital's $213.5m Investments in FTX Marks Down to $0

Sequoia Capital's $213.5m Investments in FTX Marks Down to $0

Amid the liquidity crisis in FTX, Sequoia Capital announced to mark down its FTX investment to $0.

"Deutsche Bank share slide fuels global banking fears"

"Deutsche Bank share slide fuels global banking fears"

Deutsche Bank's recent share slide has added to concerns about the state of the global banking system and the possibility of a new financial crisis. As governments try to protect the dollar's status as the world reserve currency, concerns about hyperinflation and a historic correction of the economic system are growing. Some members of the Bitcoin community are looking to the cryptocurrency as a potential hedge against inflation.

SSV Network Founder Drafted; Assurance of Continued Operations Given

SSV Network Founder Drafted; Assurance of Continued Operations Given

The leadership of SSV Network, amidst a war crisis, shared personal experiences and reassured the community of ongoing operations. Founder Alon Muroch described the ground situation as a "massacre" after being drafted, while A. Matthias emphasized team unity and continued work towards delivering a robust Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) network. The scenario highlighted the resilience of decentralized blockchain networks in maintaining operational integrity under challenging circumstances.

Cryptocurrency Firms Deny Exposure to Troubled US Banks

Cryptocurrency Firms Deny Exposure to Troubled US Banks

Major cryptocurrency firms, including Tether, Crypto.com, Gemini, BitMEX, and others, have denied exposure to dissolved U.S. banks like Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The firms have taken to social media to assure their users that their funds are safe and accessible despite ongoing issues in the U.S. banking system.

Arbitrum Foundation Under Fire for Selling ARB Tokens Before Budget Ratification

Arbitrum Foundation Under Fire for Selling ARB Tokens Before Budget Ratification

The Arbitrum Foundation sold ARB tokens before the community ratified the organization's budget, leading to a governance crisis. The Foundation used the tokens for the DAO's operational purposes. The situation calls into question the efficacy of the community governance model and the power dynamics of centralized organizations in decentralized ecosystems.

Bitcoin Liquidity Drops Despite Price Surge

Bitcoin Liquidity Drops Despite Price Surge

Despite a 45% price gain, Bitcoin's liquidity has dropped to a 10-month low due to the ongoing financial crisis and regulatory actions against crypto companies. The collapse of crypto-friendly banks has led to a liquidity crisis, causing increased price volatility and higher fees for traders.

Cryptocurrencies Act as Safe Haven Amid U.S. Banking Crisis

Cryptocurrencies Act as Safe Haven Amid U.S. Banking Crisis

Amid the ongoing U.S. banking crisis, CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, praised cryptocurrencies for acting as a safe haven. Wood criticized the Federal Reserve's inability to prevent bank runs and blamed their policy failure for the current banking crisis. Wood projected crypto as a solution to the central points of failure and regulatory mistakes in the traditional financial system.

Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank Closure Indicates Continued U.S. Banking Crisis

Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank Closure Indicates Continued U.S. Banking Crisis

On July 28, 2023, the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner closed Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kansas, appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.

SEC Chairman: AI May Lead to Next Financial Crisis

SEC Chairman: AI May Lead to Next Financial Crisis

In recent interviews with DealBook, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler expressed his concerns about the potential risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses to the financial system.

Investors Flock to US Money Market Funds Amid Banking Crisis

Investors Flock to US Money Market Funds Amid Banking Crisis

Amid banking crisis fears, investors have poured $286 billion into US money market funds in March, with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Fidelity among the biggest winners. These funds are offering high liquidity and low risk, making them popular during uncertain times.

Can Cryptocurrencies Help Solve the Global Environmental Crisis?

Can Cryptocurrencies Help Solve the Global Environmental Crisis?

Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. From being viewed as a mere experiment, they have become a mainstream asset class with a market capitalization of over $2 trillion. However, as the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so does the scrutiny surrounding their environmental impact.

Financially Distressed Core Scientific Owes $1 Billion To Creditors

Financially Distressed Core Scientific Owes $1 Billion To Creditors

Core Scientific has sent a warning for a bankruptcy crisis. A breakdown of its debts now stands at $1 billion in unpaid bills.

Energy Crisis Is Forcing Cryptocurrency Mining Companies Out of Kazakhstan

Energy Crisis Is Forcing Cryptocurrency Mining Companies Out of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan recently welcomed the Bitcoin miners from China. But now lack of adequate electricity supply is causing some mining farms to relocate elsewhere.

Jim Rogers Predicts Economic Bailout Meltdown, Wall Street Investors will turn to Bitcoin Safe Haven

Jim Rogers Predicts Economic Bailout Meltdown, Wall Street Investors will turn to Bitcoin Safe Haven

Chairman of Roger Holdings and prolific American investor Jim Rogers warns that the trillion-dollar bailout will lead to an economic meltdown.

Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown

Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its quarterly World Economic Outlook for 2020 which paints a bleak picture on how the disruptive economic effects of the COVID-19 virus global quarantine measures, dubbed the ‘Great Lockdown’, will continue to cripple the markets long after the pandemic ends.

Top Executives Quit as Babel Finance Sees Financial Woes

Top Executives Quit as Babel Finance Sees Financial Woes

Top employees are leaving Babel Finance as the firm has not reached an amicable solution to its accounting challenges. Meanwhile, thousands of customers are still unable to access their funds.

Afghans Seeking Refuge in Cryptocurrencies as Taliban’s Takeover Causes Economic Turmoil

Afghans Seeking Refuge in Cryptocurrencies as Taliban’s Takeover Causes Economic Turmoil

As Afghanistan staggers under an economical crisis triggered by the Taliban's takeover, its citizens embrace cryptocurrencies.

IMF Boss Says Europe Can Avoid Debt Trap, Difficult to Believe in Crypto as Money

IMF Boss Says Europe Can Avoid Debt Trap, Difficult to Believe in Crypto as Money

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva said that Europe could reverse getting into a debt crisis. She further warned about the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

United Nations Showcases NFTs Meant to Foster Climate Change Awareness

United Nations Showcases NFTs Meant to Foster Climate Change Awareness

The United Nations, through its UN-Habitat program, is taking advantage of NFTs to create awareness about the global climate crisis through an initiative called DigitalArt4 Climate.

Bitcoin’s Liquidity is Vanishing From Exchanges and Supply Crisis is Near, Bullish for BTC Price

Bitcoin’s Liquidity is Vanishing From Exchanges and Supply Crisis is Near, Bullish for BTC Price

Bitcoin ultimately has a total supply of 21 million coins, some of which has not been mined yet; considering lost coins, the actual supply is way fewer.

Venezuelans to Bypass Hyperinflation with Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic US Dollars After Years of Extreme Economic Crisis

Venezuelans to Bypass Hyperinflation with Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic US Dollars After Years of Extreme Economic Crisis

A cross-border remittance startup based in Colombia, Valiu has released a new Bitcoin-backed US dollars for Venezuelans to bypass the hyperinflation that has been tormenting their national economy.

Bitcoin Set to Recover From the Coronavirus Pandemic-Triggered Global Financial Crisis?

Bitcoin Set to Recover From the Coronavirus Pandemic-Triggered Global Financial Crisis?

The price of Bitcoin has seen a decline of 8 percent from the start of this year until early April, and 90% of Finder’s survey panel believe is caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Although COVID-19 made up for most of the explanation for the dip, many believe that the Plus Token scam also had an impact.

Paxos—How the Global Financial Crisis Inspired the Creation of the NYDFS-Regulated Stablecoin

Paxos—How the Global Financial Crisis Inspired the Creation of the NYDFS-Regulated Stablecoin

Charles Cascarilla is the CEO and co-founder of Paxos, a financial technology company working to modernize the financial system by digitizing and mobilizing assets. A traditional hedge fund manager and equity investor, Cascarilla was able to recognize the power of blockchain and the function it could have in revolutionizing the way trade is conducted and settled.

Is Bitcoin’s True Power Being Revealed as COVID-19 Market Crisis Sends Oil Futures Price Below Zero?

Is Bitcoin’s True Power Being Revealed as COVID-19 Market Crisis Sends Oil Futures Price Below Zero?

As WTI crude oil futures plummeted into negative territory, the pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin hardly seemed to notice, recording only a minor correction and dipping under 7k.

Bitfinex: The Crisis Tested Liquid Exchange King for Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading

Bitfinex: The Crisis Tested Liquid Exchange King for Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading

During the March 12 stock market crash instigated by the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption to the world economy, cryptocurrency exchanges experienced a massive sell-off of Bitcoin and Ethereum. When the liquidation panic finally settled down, Bitfinex emerged as one of the few exchanges that had been able to take the extreme volatility in stride.

COVID-19 Pandemic-Induced Crisis is Pushing CBDC Adoption, says Bank of Russia

COVID-19 Pandemic-Induced Crisis is Pushing CBDC Adoption, says Bank of Russia

Financial regulators are keeping a keen eye on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) because they see them as silver linings.

Bitcoin Price and the Global Financial Crisis: Everybody's Looking at the Wrong Markets

Bitcoin Price and the Global Financial Crisis: Everybody's Looking at the Wrong Markets

While everybody obsesses over stock markets, bailouts, and inflation, the biggest global financial risks come from the collapse of debt markets. What does this mean for bitcoin?

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