Circle and Cross River Bank partner up to provide a more efficient way to produce and redeem USDC

Circle and Cross River Bank partner up to provide a more efficient way to produce and redeem USDC

Circle, a leading global crypto finance company, has announced that it has partnered with Cross River Bank to produce and redeem USD Coin (USDC), its flagship stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Cross River Bank is a well-recognized leader in providing banking services to fintech and crypto firms, including Visa and Coinbase. Circle has partnered … Read more

Bitcoin price dives as crypto bank liquidates

Bitcoin price dives as crypto bank liquidates

Bitcoin’s price is falling again as another crypto-friendly institution announces plans to liquidate. This time, the victim is Bitfinex, which is one of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges. Bitfinex has been struggling to keep up with competition from other exchanges, and it looks like its days are numbered. Silvergate Bank said that it would begin … Read more

Crypto Crash Ahead? Fed Chair Powell’s Interest Rate Forecast Sparks Fear Among Bitcoin Traders

Crypto Crash Ahead Fed Chair Powell's Interest Rate Forecast Sparks Fear Among Bitcoin Traders

In the world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin remains one of the most popular and widely traded assets. Recently, as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, warned of higher-than-expected interest rates, many investors are questioning whether this will lead to a crash in crypto prices. In this update, we will take a closer look … Read more

Bitcoin Price Hits Record High Amidst $10 Billion Weekend Trading Frenzy

Bitcoin Price Hits Record High Amidst $10 Billion Weekend Trading Frenzy

Bitcoin’s price prediction has been a hot topic among investors and traders as the weekend volume exceeded $10 billion. The market is currently in a state of flux, with some indicators suggesting a bullish trend, while others point to a bearish scenario. As investors keep a close eye on the market, various factors, including economic … Read more

the Rise and Fall of Silvergate’s Cryptocurrency Business

the Rise and Fall of Silvergate's Cryptocurrency Business

The bank’s own data reveals the rapid acceleration of its novel crypto-banking business and how leaning into digital assets made it vulnerable to the industry’s drama. Silvergate Bank was one of the few remaining banks that catered to the cryptocurrency industry. In the final months of 2022, as the industry imploded, Silvergate lost more than … Read more

Silvergate Bank’s Impact on Crypto Prices: A Deep Dive into Bitcoin and Ether’s 5% Drop

Silvergate Bank's Impact on Crypto Prices A Deep Dive into Bitcoin and Ether's 5% Drop

Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies plummeted in value during the early hours of East Asia’s trading day. The market downturn was spurred by reports that South Korea is preparing to ban all cryptocurrency trading. Cryptocurrencies plunged as the business day began in Hong Kong on Friday. Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) both dropped more than … Read more

From High-Flying Career to Criminal Charges: The Rise and Fall of Nishad Singh

From High-Flying Career to Criminal Charges The Rise and Fall of Nishad Singh

A former top executive of failed cryptocurrency trading platform FTX has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and is cooperating with federal prosecutors investigating the alleged billion-dollar fraud at the now collapsed exchange. Nishad Singh, the disgraced former director of engineering at FTX, has plead guilty to six heinous conspiracy charges, including conspiracy to commit wire … Read more

Crypto Tokens in 2023: Are You Prepared for the Bank of America’s Forecasted Price Divergence?

Crypto Tokens in 2023 Are You Prepared for the Bank of America's Forecasted Price Divergence

The bank believes that the tokens that power smart contract-enabled blockchain platforms will outperform meme coins and governance tokens. The cryptocurrency market is off to a much better start this year than anyone had expected. With the token universe up 42% year to date to $1.1 trillion, Bank of America said in a report on … Read more