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Kraken CEO: Regulators Let Bad Guys Get Big and Blow Up to Serve Their Agenda

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The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, says U.S. regulators “let the bad guys get big and blow up because it serves their agenda.” The executive explained: “Bad guys operate with huge competitive advantages. They suck up users, revenue, and…

Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, UBS Share Predictions About Further Fed Rate Hikes

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Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and UBS have shared their predictions about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates further. Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, for example, now expect the Fed to raise interest rates three more times this year….

Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its status as a financial hub. “Crypto is open to everyone in the world and others are leading,” the executive stressed. Coinbase’s…

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Everything Will Crash’ — Plans to Buy More Bitcoin

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The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that “everything will crash,” including gold, silver, and bitcoin. However, he sees crashes as buying opportunities, noting that he will buy more bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki Reiterates…

Bank of New York Mellon: ‘Clients Are Absolutely Interested in Digital Assets’

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Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has revealed that its clients “are absolutely interested in digital assets.” Emphasizing the need for clear crypto regulation, the bank’s head of digital assets noted: “We need responsible actors who can offer reliable services…

Kraken CEO Calls on Congress to Protect US Crypto Industry Following Settlement With SEC Over Staking Program

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The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, has called on Congress to pass a law to protect the U.S. crypto industry after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against his trading platform over its crypto staking service. Kraken’s…

Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Calls Binance’s Allegations ‘False and Unsubstantiated’ — Seeks Recourse

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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has denied the allegations made by Binance regarding the relationship between the two crypto exchanges. Emphasizing that the allegations “are false and unsubstantiated,” Wazirx stressed. “As far as Binance’s actions are concerned, we are taking the necessary…

North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto Assets in 2022, UN Report Unveils

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The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft,…

Indian Government Introduces New Crypto Tax Penalties

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The Indian government has introduced new crypto tax penalties, including for non-payment of crypto tax deducted at source (TDS). Much to the disappointment of the crypto community, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention crypto in her Budget speech this year….

Report: Crypto Adoption Hits New Milestones — Global Crypto Owners Reached 425 Million in 2022

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Crypto adoption achieved new milestones in 2022, with the number of crypto owners reaching 425 million during the year, a new report by Crypto.com shows. Moreover, the report reveals that the number of bitcoin owners reached 219 million in December while…