Court Reschedules Sentencing of Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Seattle, WA (February 14, 2024) – Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, has had his sentencing postponed from February 23rd to April 30th, 2024. Zhao, who admitted guilt for not enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, will now be sentenced later, as decided by US District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle. The judge did … Read more

Going Global: Ripple Expands Crypto Empire with Standard Custody Acquisition

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In a nutshell, the blockchain company behind XRP, Ripple, has just announced it’s buying Standard Custody & Trust Company, the platform for safely storing digital assets. This is an attempt to make crypto more appealing to the universe of big institutions, including, of course, banks and investment firms. Here’s the gist: It is a significant … Read more

New Zealand Central Bank Governor Warns Stablecoins are “Not Stable”

Wellington, New Zealand – New Zealand’s central bank governor, Adrian Orr, has issued a strong warning about cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, stating they are not a reliable alternative to traditional fiat currencies. During a parliamentary committee meeting on February 12, 2024, Orr called stablecoins “the biggest misnomers” and “oxymorons,” highlighting concerns about their stability and potential … Read more

Cryptocurrency Whale Accumulates $83.6 Million in LINK, Sparking Speculation

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February 12, 2024: The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with speculation after a mysterious entity, dubbed a “whale” due to the size of their holdings, snapped up $83.6 million worth of Chainlink (LINK) tokens in the past five days. Details of the Purchase: Possible Motivations: While the identity and intentions of the buyer remain unknown, several … Read more