Top Crypto Stories This Week: From Caroline Ellison's Sentencing to Gary Gensler's Destruction
Caroline Ellison faces jail time, Gary Gensler gets scolded, CZ gets released, and the crypto markets don't do much
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Bitcoin vs. Gold: Is It All Over for the Yellow Metal?
Gold has experienced a significant pullback, down over 8% from its all-time high, as the US election results reduced political uncertainty and raised confidence in the economy. The Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts has made the non-yielding metal less attractive, while boosting assets like Bitcoin.
BitGo Launches Singapore Subsidiary to Boost APAC Services
With its Major Payment Institution License granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in August 2024, BitGo Singapore is positioned as a key player in addressing the region’s growing demand for institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure.
MicroStrategy Ups Bitcoin Bet: $2.6B Convertible Notes Sale Amid Soaring BTC Prices
Michael Saylor, the company’s chairman, has been a strong advocate for Bitcoin, believing its value will continue to rise. With over $40 billion in Bitcoin assets, MicroStrategy’s stock has surged, becoming the most traded in the U.S.
China Expels Former Digital Currency Chief Yao Qian Amid Crypto Corruption Scandal
Accused of using his regulatory powers for personal gain, Yao allegedly accepted bribes in crypto, engaged in financial misconduct, and misused his position to benefit specific technology providers. His case has been referred for criminal prosecution.