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FTX, a previously operational cryptocurrency exchange, recently disclosed a proposed settlement scheme. This plan is set to address conflicts surrounding customer assets that were lost when the company declared bankruptcy in November 2022. Key Elements of the FTX Debtors' Proposed Settlement Plan The settlement plan laid out by the FTX debtors incorporates priority payments to […]

SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple Executives The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped all charges against Ripple's executives, CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen. Ripple's chief legal officer stated, "The SEC made a serious mistake going after Brad & Chris personally and now, they've capitulated, dismissing all charges against our executives. This

Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has reiterated his institution's firm commitment to countering inflation. This statement was made during his speech at the Economic Club of New York. Powell hinted at potential increases in interest rates if inflation continues to be a pressing concern. Powell Shows Green Light for More Monetary

Bitcoin's synergy with the financial advisory industry is an underexplored area that merits attention. The wealth management sector, financial advisors, and family offices collectively control trillions of dollars of capital. To put this into perspective, consider some 2023 estimates: Family offices manage $15 trillion in assets The Wealth Management Industry oversees $100 trillion in assets

This week, I had the privilege of attending the LBMA’s International Precious Metals conference in Barcelona. The event was brimming with lively debates and discussions among various stakeholders in the precious metals industry. A traditional endnote of the conference is the attendees' forecast for the precious metals markets for the upcoming year. High Expectations for

NetMind.AI, a tech startup with a primary focus on artificial intelligence, has recently debuted the Beta version of its groundbreaking platform, Netmind Power. This decentralized platform is designed to empower machine learning (ML) researchers and practitioners, providing them with the means to train and fine-tune ML models. The platform achieves this through the utilization of

The investment landscape is witnessing a new dawn with institutional investors boldly venturing into the Ordinals world. As the sector's pioneer managed fund, Unbroken Chain Fund is all set to actively trade and invest in assets related to Ordinals. This innovative step is spearheaded by L. Asher Corson, a portfolio manager at Consolidated Trading. The

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently disclosed its examination priorities for the year 2024, with a keen focus on the realm of cryptocurrency. The regulator's primary aim is to monitor activities such as the offering, selling, recommending, advising, and trading of crypto assets or related products. Insights into the Division of Examinations’ 2024

The trading session of today saw Bitcoin pausing as investors took stock of the recent gains, which followed a notable two-month high. At the time of writing, the global market cap has seen a minor decline of 0.01%, while Bitcoin manages to stay above the $28,000 threshold. Ethereum, on the other hand, has seen a

The current turbulence in the Middle East following an unexpected attack by Hamas on Israel is prompting major US investment banks to advocate for prudence and adaptability. Analyst commentaries from influential banks such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley offer a glimpse into Wall Street's interpretation of the evolving situation and its potential repercussions on international