Analysis
Investments
SEC issues new investor warning over crypto assets
The SEC's alert points to misleading "Proof of Reserves" claims and the absence of SIPC or FDIC insurance in crypto.
Technology
Ethereum developers set roadmap for an eventful 2024
Developers anticipate several important upgrades over the next year, including forking the Goerli testnet and activating the Dencun upgrade.
Crypto
Sam Altman-backed crypto startup seeking investments for BTC Private Credit Fund
Meanwhile Group launches its Bitcoin credit fund with an ambitious $100 million goal, promising Bitcoin growth without additional investments.
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETFs edge closer to reality as SEC talks hone in on key details
Custody arrangements and risk disclosures are said to be the focus of late-stage Bitcoin ETF talks with the SEC.
Politics
Pro-crypto lawmaker Patrick McHenry to retire from Congress
The congressman, who has held office since 2005, confirmed in a Dec. 5 statement that he would not seek reelection at the end of his current term.
Regulation
SEC says court, not jury, should determine security status of Terra’s crypto assets
The SEC argues the matter at hand is a legal question, not a question of facts, and therefore should be left to the court.
Adoption
Hedera Hashgraph to power new environmental asset management service
Hedera Hashgraph's technology underpins Envision Blockchain's bid to transform carbon credit management with UN support.
Adoption
Societe Generale issues €10M digital green bond on Ethereum
Societe Generale's pioneering move to issue a digital green bond strengthens the bridge between blockchain and sustainable finance.
BTC Halving
Blockstream CEO bets Bitcoin will hit $100K before the halving
Adam Back also believes that Bitcoin could potentially reach between $750,000 to $1 million per token under a bullish scenario.
Adoption
US Space Force Major urges Defense Department to adopt Bitcoin as an ‘offset strategy’
Lowery suggested that Bitcoin and its underlying PoW technology could serve as contemporary tools in an offset strategy, potentially redefining the landscape of cyber warfare and defense.
CBDCs
UK lawmakers wary of launching retail CBDC due to privacy, financial stability concerns
Lawmakers urged the Bank of England and H.M. Treasury to thoroughly consider data privacy and financial stability issues before implementing a CBDC.
Legal
Judge threatens to sanction SEC over ‘misleading’ statements in crypto case
The development follows the SEC's temporary restraining order against the firm, which was later challenged for its legitimacy.