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Caroline Ellison Sentenced, CZ to Be Released - Is There Actually Justice in Crypto?
Former Alameda Research CEO, Caroline Ellison, has received a sentence of just two years - 55x less than her max time - the same week CZ finishes his four-month stint behind bars
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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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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.
Blockcast 62 | Singapore's Bitcoin Candidate Jeremy Tan on Disrupting Politics & Finance
Tan reflects on his campaign and shares his personal journey into Bitcoin, revealing he first bought it with Mt. Gox and how witnessing the limitations of Singapore's housing lease system solidified his conviction in Bitcoin as a durable and finite asset.
Well-Timed Rotations – Altcoin Gains Locked In, BTC Rebalance Pays Off
Our ETH and SOL overweights paid off again as both outperformed early in the week. We trimmed exposure near local highs and rotated into Bitcoin just as it began to lead. While we stayed cautious with cash, our timing on both entry and exit helped us beat the benchmark.
Coinbase's Wild Ride: S&P 500 Entry Overshadowed by Security Breach, SEC Probe
Within a single, eventful fortnight, the exchange celebrated a landmark victory, grappled with a significant security incident, and faced further scrutiny from regulators.