Gary Gensler finds new audience for his crypto skepticism: The US Army
    12 Jan 2023
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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair called crypto “the Wild West” and urged troops not to “get caught up in the FOMO.” United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler has found a new audience for his crypto-skeptical pep talks — the United States Army. On Jan. 11 the U.S. Army hosted…

    Bitcoin surges above $18K to cap 8-day winning streak

    The last time Bitcoin saw such a long streak of green candles was July 2021, during the height of the pandemic. Bitcoin has clocked eight straight days of increasing prices and has surged back above $18,000 for the first time since mid-December. The cryptocurrency hadn’t recorded such a prolonged winning streak since July 2021, at the…

    It’ll be OK: DCG crisis likely won’t ‘include a lot of selling’ — Novogratz
    11 Jan 2023
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    Digital Currency Group’s ongoing financial distress isn’t likely to cause much further strain on crypto prices, according to Galaxy Digital Holdings CEO Mike Novogratz. Galaxy Digital Holdings CEO Mike Novogratz has hosed down fears over the crisis facing Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis, saying while it’s “not good news,” it won’t “include a lot…

    Voyager and Binance.​US deal given initial nod amid national security probe
    11 Jan 2023
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    The deal has received initial approval from the bankruptcy judge but will require the approval of creditors and final court approval. Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital has received initial court approval for its proposal to sell its assets to Binance.US for $1.02 billion. The approval comes amid a national security probe concerning Binance.US that Voyager…

    5 signs that an altcoin bull run could be underway
    11 Jan 2023
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    Record-low volatility and potentially positive macroeconomic data are providing crypto traders with a few opportunities. While 2022 ended on a grim note with macro headwinds providing little hope of a revival in 2023, the start of a new year has surprised bears with a surge in Bitcoin, Ether and altcoin prices. The period of sparse volatility in…

    Sanctions couldn’t ‘pull the plug’ on Tornado Cash: Chainalysis
    11 Jan 2023
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    While it has become harder to access the crypto mixer today, for better or worse, decentralization means it’s near impossible to put an end to it. Sanctions aimed at decentralized crypto mixer Tornado Cash weren’t able to completely cut off its usage, though it has hamstrung the service, a blockchain analytics firm has shared. On…