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Ripple CLO Criticizes US Regulators for Using Crypto as Scapegoat in Money Laundering Scandals

Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has slammed U.S. regulators for unfairly targeting the cryptocurrency industry in money laundering investigations while allowing traditional banks to slip under the radar.…

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Calm Markets: Stocks, Crypto, and Gold Show Little Movement Post CPI

The latest consumer price index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation cooled to 2.5% in August, marking the slowest rate since 2021. Meanwhile, core CPI,…

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North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto

The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing…

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We Asked ChatGPT if Bitcoin (BTC) Can Hit $100K if the US Fed Lowers Interest Rates

TL;DR A potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve could boost the crypto market, possibly pushing BTC toward a new all-time high. Some experts argue that the positive…

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Fed Report Explores How Crypto Price Changes Affect Ownership

A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute found that cryptocurrency ownership declined during market downturns, despite price increases in bitcoin. Data from multiple surveys showed…

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Rising Yield Curve and Jobs Miss Add to Economic Jitters, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide

Equities kicked off Friday on a quiet note, with little movement as the latest U.S. labor market report unveiled a softer-than-anticipated addition of 142,000 jobs for August. The data only…

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3 Reasons Why Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price Could Rebound in September: Details

TL;DR Bitcoin’s recent downtrend could soon give way to a renewed rally due to emerging positive signals. On the other hand, some indicators suggest the market correction might not be over…

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Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Slip to $50,000 — Altcoins Could Dive ‘Into the Gutter’

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on…

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United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’

United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must…

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