Opinion

October 28, 2024 @ 1:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

EtherMail founder and CEO Shant Kevonian said Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin API provider, is a pivotal moment in bridging the Web2/Web3 divide. Kevonian said the move is the latest step in the ongoing convergence of the crypto and fintech markets –… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  Luke Plaster, Chief Security Architect at io.finnet, has shared his unique perspective with CI on a range of topics including digital asset security. In a world where digital asset security is paramount, io.vault by io.finnet is said to be breaking new ground with it’s… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Blockdaemon has shared key crypto / digital assets industry insights which aim to take a closer look at the various US Congressional actions in 2024. Sam Kim notes in a recent blog post by Blockdaemon that their overview of recent U.S. regulatory… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin USDT issuer Tether slams WSJ’s “irresponsible reporting,” and says it stands by its “strong’ law enforcement track record. Notably, Tether’s reaction / response comes shortly after the WSJ reported that the stablecoin issuer could be under investigation by US authorities, possibly (and allegedly) including… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared a number of ways to cut down on Ethereum’s bloat in the leading smart contract platform’s “Purge” update roadmap. Cutting down the requirement for each network node to have to permanently maintain all history along with unnecessary protocol details… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) company stock recently surged to a 25-year high at $245, which has notably come before the release of AI-focused business intelligence company’s Q3 earnings report. MicroStrategy’s stock strongly aligns with major Bitcoin (BTC) developments. As crypto and Bitcoin industry observers would know, MicroStrategy… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

It is obvious to many that one of the most practical features of blockchain is the tokenization of assets and the intrinsic reduction in cost to manage these assets. Digital securities are the future. We just aren’t quite there yet. One firm is reportedly putting… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

CI has received multiple comments on next week’s Autumn Budget presentation, which will outline Labour’s plan for the UK economy. We have received multiple comments pertaining to expectations that certain taxes are poised to increase. Higher taxes like the CGT will directly undermine the innovation… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

LendingClub (NYSE:LC), one of a handful of pure-play digital banks, saw its shares hit a new 52-week high yesterday before retreating towards the end of the day following its Q3 earnings announcement. Shares are trading higher again in early morning trading. LendingClub has undergone a… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

The annual Autumn Statement, where the UK government reveals its economic plan, is just around the corner. On October 30th, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will share the Labour government’s plans to reduce deficits while hopefully driving economic growth. As reported by the… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

There has been much discussion of the Open Banking rules announced by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While many support the new regulations, which aim to empower consumers to control their financial services data—allowing when and by whom to use the information—some are concerned about having a… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has penalized both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) for apparent transgressions in regard to the popular Apple Card. Apple announced its bespoke credit in partnership with Goldman in 2019. The digital/physical offering grew quickly due to its consumer-friendly… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 4:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released final Open Banking rules today. The new rules impact banks, brokerages and more, and go into effect over the next few years. Open Banking or Open Finance addresses the topic of data generated or provided by consumers… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO pointed out that the SEC recently referred to Solana and Polygon as securities. tZERO recently noted that it happens to be one of the only two licensees for a regulated special purpose broker-dealer digital asset security custodian and specializes in compliant digital securities. The… Read More

October 21, 2024 @ 9:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Unity Wallet (formerly Savl) COO James Toledano believes DeFi has the potential to break Visa’s and Mastercard’s dominance of European payment rails, while also allowing Europe to at least partially free itself from depending on American payment rails. Savi is a self-custodial crypto and Web3 wallet… Read More

October 18, 2024 @ 11:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto money is pouring into the state of Ohio to defeat Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown. Seen as a winnable seat by Republicans, Senator Brown is currently the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and widely known as someone who is anti-crypto and against Fintech in… Read More

October 17, 2024 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN),  has pointed out that at first, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had reportedly stated that it could potentially avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) since documents they’re owed are considered to be… Read More

October 16, 2024 @ 11:07 am By JD Alois  |  

At the end of this month (October 30), the Labour government will reveal its economic plan during the Autumn Budget presented to Parliament. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, who has been in charge since this past July, will share how Labour will address… Read More

October 15, 2024 @ 6:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Several factors will impact Bitcoin prices, YouHodler markets chief Ruslan Lienkha believes. Lienkha said Bitcoin prices remain in a consolidation and corrective phase following the strong growth seen earlier this year. The weekly chart remains optimistic, showing a bullish flag pattern, often indicating an upward… Read More

October 15, 2024 @ 6:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) recently shared an update on smaller firms and their concerns regarding policies that impact these businesses. The SBE Council reports that smaller firms are worried about the looming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)… Read More