Top Crypto Stories This Week: From a Juicy Mt. Gox Interview to a Soggy Token2049 Dubai Conference
Bitcoin halves, Dubai floods, Hong Kong approves, Iran attacks, Israel retaliates, and former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles talks
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Within a single, eventful fortnight, the exchange celebrated a landmark victory, grappled with a significant security incident, and faced further scrutiny from regulators.
The Airdrop Economy: Strategic Questions Every Project Must Ask
What is the strategic framework every project needs, and the key questions about incentives? We explain the ongoing battle against Sybil attacks and discuss why there's no perfect solution.
Wealthy Asians Are Shifting to Crypto, Gold Amid Dollar Diversification
The move away from a purely US dollar-centric approach towards a more diversified allocation that includes cryptocurrencies, gold, and Chinese assets underscores the impact of geopolitical factors and the increasing acceptance of digital assets within mainstream financial thinking.
Coinbase Rejects Bitcoin Hoarding, Rides Caution to S&P 500
While Coinbase prepares to join the S&P 500, executives reveal they once rejected the high-risk Bitcoin hoarding strategy that made Michael Saylor famous—a decision that has now helped secure their place among America's corporate elite.
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Japan's Metaplanet Stock Climbs as Company Joins Top Bitcoin Holders
The company's recent activities, including significant Bitcoin purchases and its Q1 FY2025 earnings report, highlight its commitment to leveraging Bitcoin as a key asset.
Singaporean Charged in $263M Crypto Theft & Money Laundering Scheme
A DOJ press release published 15 May details that the individuals face charges including RICO conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
$TRUMP Memecoin Back in Market's Radar Despite Blowback on Capitol Hill
A number of creators and investors profited immensely from the $TRUMP memecoin, even spending fortunes for dinner with the former president, while retail investors faced losses and the crypto industry now faces a severe blowback on Capitol Hill.
Unsafe Harbors
Industry-backed frameworks for crypto token regulation, intended to foster innovation, may inadvertently create loopholes that could shield perpetrators of securities fraud, raising concerns about investor protection and market integrity.