Author: Tanishq Bodh
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Gary Gensler to Step Down as SEC Chair in January 2025
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced plans to step down on January 20, 2025, the day President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated. The 67-year-old’s tenure was marked by a strict regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies and efforts to overhaul stock trading systems. His imminent departure has further fueled a…
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Inside Zano : Insights from Co-founder Pavel
In the blockchain space, privacy coins have carved out an essential niche. Among them, Zano stands out not only for its robust privacy features but also for its vision of building a broader blockchain ecosystem. We spoke with Pavel, Zano’s Co-founder and Project Manager, to delve into the project’s unique attributes, challenges, and what’s next…
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Sui Network Recovers After Two-Hour Outage Caused by Bug
The Sui Network (SUI), a rising blockchain platform, experienced a two-hour outage on Thursday due to a bug in its transaction scheduling logic, which caused the validator network to crash. The issue has since been resolved, and the network is fully operational. What Happened? The downtime stemmed from a transaction scheduling bug that disrupted synchronization…
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FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Prison Time Following Cooperation with Authorities
Gary Wang, co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has avoided a prison sentence after cooperating extensively with U.S. prosecutors in their investigation into the platform’s collapse. Judge Acknowledges Cooperation U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, presiding over Wang’s sentencing on November 20, credited the former FTX executive for his cooperation. Wang had pled guilty to…
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Crypto Community Counters Pump-and-Dump Scheme on QUANT Token
A young trader’s attempt to profit from a pump-and-dump scheme involving QUANT token took an unexpected turn as the crypto community responded by driving the token’s market capitalization to new highs. Live-Streamed Token Dump Sparks Backlash The unidentified trader, reportedly a Gen Z investor, live-streamed the sale of his QUANT holdings, pocketing an estimated $30,000.…
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CryptoCasino.com Goes Live with Casino Games and Crypto Sportsbook
CryptoCasino.com, a platform dedicated to cryptocurrency-based betting, has officially launched, bringing an extensive suite of gaming and betting options to the market. What’s Available on CryptoCasino.com? Welcome Bonuses for New Players New users are eligible for a 200% Welcome Bonus of up to 1 BTC, plus 50 free slot spins to get started. Sign up…
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Akash Network ($AKT) Now Available for Trading on BitMart
Akash Network’s native token, $AKT, has officially gone live for trading on BitMart as of November 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM UTC. Users can now trade the $AKT/USDT pair and access deposit functionality on the platform. What is Akash Network? Akash Network offers a decentralized marketplace for cloud computing, aiming to provide users with more…
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Kaspa ($KAS) Trading Goes Live on Kraken
Trading for Kaspa ($KAS) has officially gone live on Kraken, starting at 14:00 PM UTC on November 19, 2024. Deposits and withdrawals are now enabled, allowing users to fund their accounts and begin trading the high-performance blockchain asset. How to Deposit and Trade $KAS on Kraken To deposit $KAS, users can: While $KAS trading is…
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Trump’s Re-Election Fuels Hopes for a Pro-Crypto Shift at the SEC
Donald Trump’s re-election has reignited optimism for a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the United States. Among the key issues is the potential resignation of Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), whose policies have often clashed with the digital asset industry. Crypto advocates have long criticized Gensler’s enforcement-heavy approach, which many…
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Biconomy Lists Kaspa ($KAS) with KAS/USDT Trading Pair
Biconomy, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the listing of Kaspa ($KAS). Trading for the KAS/USDT pair began at 04:00 UTC on November 15, 2024. What Is Kaspa? Kaspa is a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency designed to operate with high-speed block processing through its unique GHOSTDAG protocol. Unlike traditional blockchains that reject parallel blocks, Kaspa’s GHOSTDAG…