Financial services industry consultant John Reed Stark has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s recent move to permit its wealth advisors to recommend spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients. Stark, president of a consulting firm based in Bethesda, Md., warned that this decision could invite substantial regulatory scrutiny. In a post on X, Stark suggested that Morgan…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency company NovaTech and its co-founders, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, alleging that they orchestrated a fraudulent scheme that amassed over $650 million from more than 200,000 investors globally, including a significant number of Haitian-Americans. The SEC alleges that NovaTech and the Petions falsely…
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has announced plans to sell $250 million in convertible senior notes, with the proceeds earmarked for acquiring additional Bitcoin. This move aligns with a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy Inc., which has been increasing its Bitcoin holdings over the years in anticipation of a rise…
Top NFT Collections Drive Significant Sales On August 11, DMarket dominated the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market with an outstanding sales figure of $733,528, according to CryptoSlam data. DMarket, an NFT collection featuring in-game items from popular games such as Counter-Strike and Dota 2, outperformed other collections that day. The Mythos-based collection has achieved an all-time…
The volatility in the cryptocurrency market continues to impact Bitcoin mining stocks like Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA). Despite the recent recovery in Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices, Marathon Digital stock has faced significant challenges in 2024, leaving investors questioning whether it is a worthwhile investment after the recent crypto correction. Marathon Digital’s Performance Amid Crypto Volatility Marathon Digital…
Cryptocurrency continues to push the boundaries of finance, with Bitcoin now at the forefront of a new wave of peer-to-peer lending applications. Historically, Bitcoin lacked the smart contract capabilities that other blockchains, like Ethereum, used to revolutionize decentralized finance. However, recent developments are changing the game, enabling Bitcoin holders to leverage their assets in novel…
As the race to dominate the artificial intelligence landscape intensifies, tech giants like Meta (NASDAQ:META), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), and OpenAI are pouring billions into AI development. However, the end-game for AI remains unclear, with various strategies and approaches emerging. Among these, the integration of AI predictive models with cryptocurrency platforms presents a unique opportunity…
As Bitcoin reclaims the spotlight, a new wave of innovators is pushing the boundaries of what the blockchain can achieve. Traditionally seen as a static store of value, Bitcoin is now being reimagined as a platform for decentralized finance, thanks to the efforts of companies like Bitlayer. Co-founder Charlie Hu recently discussed this transformation with…
DMarket, a prominent non-fungible token collection on the Mythos network, has made headlines by leading the daily sales charts for the second consecutive day. On Thursday, DMarket reported an impressive $4.48 million in sales, outpacing the combined daily sales volume of all NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, which totaled $3.9 million. This achievement marks a…
Algoz, a prominent crypto asset manager based in Raanana, Israel, has announced a strategic partnership with Zodia Custody, a cryptocurrency custodian service backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS), and National Australia Bank. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing the security and compliance of Algoz’s digital asset investment vehicles, offering a safer and…