FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse
On Oct. 9, the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced it took an “unprecedented step” of creating a crypto token, NexFundAI, to catch individuals accused of manipulating crypto markets and inflating token values. However, concerns have surfaced regarding the…
How El Salvador’s Bitcoin gamble impacted inflation
El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in Sept. 2021 coincided with notable shifts in the country’s inflation rate. Inflation stood at 4.9% when the government first purchased 200 BTC on Sept. 6, 2021. By June 2022, inflation peaked…
Tether fuels market liquidity surge as stablecoins reach $169 billion
CryptoQuant data reveals that crypto market liquidity has reached unprecedented levels, with the total market capitalization of major USD-backed stablecoins hitting $169 billion in late September—a 31% increase year-to-date. This surge is primarily driven by Tether’s USDT, which has seen…
Tether reveals 10-year roadmap to boost financial inclusion and innovation beyond stablecoins
Stablecoin issuer Tether has revealed a 10-year roadmap aimed at launching new tokens to promote financial inclusion and innovation in areas such as AI, energy sustainability, and blockchain education. This strategic outline, presented during the company’s 10th-anniversary event, reinforces Tether’s…
Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex
Bitcoin’s (BTC) nearly 10% drawdown last week was a “healthy realignment” that reduced the risks of abrupt price swings in the coming days, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The pullback, ignited by escalating tensions in the Middle East,…