Opinion by: Anish Mohammed, co-founder of Panther Protocol Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s recent proposal to create a dark-pool perpetual swap decentralized exchange (DEX) is more than just a novel idea — it’s a timely reflection of where Web3 is falling short. In a market increasingly driven by institutions and large stakeholders, CZ’s call for…
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure. During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies into 401 (k) plans. Still, he emphasized that education on the risks associated with…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the creation of an innovation exemption within its regulatory framework to foster tokenization, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said during a press event on Friday, according to Bloomberg. In the Bloomberg report, Atkins said that the SEC staff was considering changes that would promote tokenization, including an…
Crypto market watchers are concerned about a potential correction as whales are selling billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin, despite the US Senate passing three key pieces of legislation that provide more clarity for digital assets. A Satoshi-era whale awakened after 14 years of dormancy and moved $9.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), which he…
Financial technology (Fintech) companies may move away from traditional lending services, as decentralized alternatives offer more accessible loans with smaller fees. Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols enable users to lend and borrow their cryptocurrency for passive income in a permissionless manner, via smart contracts instead of numerous financial intermediaries. The growing efficiency and accessibility of…
A Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale with 80,201 Bitcoin has shifted the other 40,192 Bitcoin, worth $4.77 billion, to Galaxy Digital, joining a 40,009 BTC transfer to the asset manager on Tuesday. Blockchain onchain data service Onchain Lens was among the first to notice the new transfer. This means the whale has shifted 80,201 to Galaxy Digital…
US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to sign an executive order that could allow American 401(k) retirement plans to invest in alternative assets outside of stocks and bonds, such as cryptocurrencies. The executive order could be signed sometime this week, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing three people who have been briefed on…
Investment company Canary Capital filed an S-1 application for a staked INJ (INJ) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. INJ is the governance, staking and utility token for the Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) operations. One of the main objectives of…
Key takeaways XRP cloud mining doesn’t mine XRP; it funds BTC or ETH contracts using XRP. Promised returns (100%-800% APR) are often unsustainable and lack transparency. High risks include scams, volatility and hidden fees, with little regulatory oversight. Safer alternatives exist, like wrapped XRP in DeFi or regulated lending platforms. Can you really earn passive…
As day four of “Crypto Week” kicks off, US Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain divided on the future of key legislation that will shape the country’s regulatory approach to digital assets. Votes were anticipated on the Clarity Act, the GENIUS stablecoin bill and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, but progress has been slowed by political…