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Before November 2022, no one expected the American crypto exchange FTX, valued at over $32 billion, to meet such a tragic end. Colossal losses for the company, its creditors, and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, investments worth thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars lost for its creditors (including individuals and institutions), plummeting cryptocurrency prices (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). The toll is heavy. Now that the fallen young CEO of FTX is summoned to court to answer for his actions, we share some details that will send shivers down your spine.

During a congressional hearing, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reaffirmed that Bitcoin is not a security. However, he refrained from categorizing it as a commodity, leaving doubts about the exact classification of this flagship cryptocurrency.

With over 100 million users, Binance easily claims the title of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. If CZ's exchange were to fall victim to the initiatives of U.S. regulators, others (Kraken, Coinbase, and the like) would melt away like snow in the sun. And apparently, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to launch an assault on this crypto behemoth with feet of clay.

Recently, the CEO of Binance stepped up to defend his highly popular cryptocurrency exchange. According to the latest news, Changpeng Zhao, aided by Binance.US lawyers, has asked the court to dismiss the US SEC's lawsuits. Let's break it down!

In recent days, the Fed and CBDC have drawn significant attention from the crypto community. Fifty pro-crypto Republican lawmakers have just introduced a bill aimed at countering the CBDC. These elected officials raise valid concerns about financial privacy and individual freedom.

Given its trajectory, the legal battle between Binance and the SEC is expected to persist, akin to the Ripple case. The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have multiple strategies at its disposal, while Binance remains resolute. Recently, its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), defended his cryptocurrency exchange on X (formerly Twitter). Here are the key points:

The Terra storm heavily impacted the Bitcoin price and several crypto projects, including Celsius Network. In July 2022, the crypto lender formerly led by Alex Mashinsky declared bankruptcy, with a balance sheet burdened by over $4.7 billion in debt to its users. However, the Celsius team remained resilient during these challenging times. Recently, the bankruptcy court gave the green light for the execution of the financial restructuring plan for this crypto company. To top it off, Celsius acquired a Bitcoin mining site in Texas.

What is the cumulative inflation since 2010? What is the extent of purchasing power loss?

Concernant l'affaire Ripple vs SEC, le PDG de la société crypto est optimisme quant à l’issue du procès. Il explique pourquoi...

In the impenetrable crypto sector, every decision, every action carries weight, especially when it emanates from the most influential entity on the globe: the United States. PeckShieldAlert's recent investigation is causing quite a stir: the US government, so critical of crypto, is actually one of bitcoin's biggest holders.

MIAMI (BUSINESS WIRE) - U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. dba US Bitcoin Corp (“USBTC” or “the Company”), a leading operator of large-scale data centers for new-age workloads such as digital asset mining, is thrilled to announce that it has secured a deal with Celsius Network LLC (“Celsius”) to host an initial 8,500 miners with an estimated sticker hashrate of 820 petahash (PH) at the USBTC Alpha Site. This significant agreement represents a robust advancement in the Bitcoin mining industry and continues the strong collaboration between USBTC, and Celsius, with support from the Fahrenheit, LLC coalition (“Fahrenheit”) which includes USBTC, Arrington Capital, Proof Group Capital Management, Steven Kokinos, and Ravi Kaza.

The journey towards a potential Bitcoin ETF has so far been long and arduous. But some key decisions in the race are likely to be made this week. Meanwhile, the crypto faithful are waiting to see how things play out this time.

There's a growing chorus insinuating that the American hegemon is threatened by the BRICS. But what's really going on?

Dans une vidéo, Bitboy Crypto salue le XRP pour son succès et sa capacité à relever les défis du système financier traditionnel.

The leading cryptocurrency is back in the zone around $30k, while maintaining relatively low volatility. US inflation figures on Thursday could bring more movement on bitcoin (BTC). Is the current uptrend likely to continue?

After Standard & Poor's in 2011, it's now Fitch's turn to downgrade the US sovereign debt rating.

In the midst of the U.S. presidential campaign, discussions are heating up around a variety of topics, including Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, which are attracting a great deal of interest. Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida and Republican candidate for 2024, is firmly in favor of cryptos. During his campaign tour of New Hampshire, DeSantis firmly promised to end Biden's “war on Bitcoin” and cryptos if he became president.

PacWest Bancorp's last resort: to beg its youngest son? Yes, because the company never recovered from its crisis. After a massive outflow of depositors, things got so bad that it agreed to a merger with a smaller lender, Banc of California.

The BRICS nations have great ambitions for the global financial system. They have already announced plans to create a common currency for the organization's members. But their project goes beyond monetary issues. They want to counterbalance global geopolitics, and the initiative is of interest to many countries around the globe.

Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy has outlined the policies he will implement regarding bitcoin if elected president.

The SEC, often known for its outbursts against companies operating in the crypto market, has just made a big decision. The American regulator has just accepted BlackRock's application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision could mark a new turning point in the institutional adoption of bitcoin (BTC).

With the US CPI due for release on July 12, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are stabilizing, raising investor expectations. The previous month, these two cryptocurrencies soared in response to this economic indicator. Could this trend be repeated this month?

For the time being, Gary Gensler is untouchable. He will continue to reign supreme in the offices of 100 F Street, NE Washington D.C. Especially in the absence of solid arguments against his policies. Yet the crypto community has never stopped finding a breach in the SEC's fortified line. Perhaps this latest initiative by pro-crypto lawyers will eventually succeed?

In a ruling that could have major implications for the privacy of crypto transactions, the US federal court has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to provide detailed information about its users to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This decision follows an IRS investigation into the tax compliance of Kraken users.

All the ingredients for a 2008-style recession are there, says American investor Jim Rogers. But if their peculiarities are anything to go by, the worst is yet to come.

In an era where the boundary between the traditional economy and the cryptosphere is getting blurred, a new milestone has been reached. Coinbase, the US cryptocurrency giant, has just won an unprecedented Supreme Court decision. It's a first for a crypto company, and a testament to how far the sector has come.

Moody's is a well-known research and risk analysis company within the cryptosphere. On June 20, it published a most interesting report on crypto in the United States. Specifically, it highlights the political divisions in the US regarding crypto regulation.

Many believed that Binance would come to an early end after the SEC began its attack earlier in June. But the tables have turned in recent days. The court recently ordered the two protagonists to reach an out-of-court settlement. According to the latest news, Binance.US is about to take the matter to court over a mistake made by the SEC.