Author: Lucas Peterson

  • Former CFTC Chairman Says U.S. Crypto Turmoil Could Be A Boon For Asia!

    Former CFTC Chairman Says U.S. Crypto Turmoil Could Be A Boon For Asia!

    Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo shared his observations on U.S. policy and its potential impact on the Asia-Pacific region in a tweet from Tokyo. He highlighted the Japan Times headline, “Crypto tumult in the U.S. might be a boon for Japan,” referring to the ongoing court cases between the SEC…

  • German Court Issued Arrest Warrant Against Ex-Steinhoff Boss!

    German Court Issued Arrest Warrant Against Ex-Steinhoff Boss!

    You may know Steinhof through Fraser Perring, because his group Viceroy Research was decisive for the company’s downfall! A German court has issued an arrest warrant against Markus Jooste, the former CEO of the Steinhoff furniture group, formerly the parent company of the now-insolvent Kika and Leiner furniture chains in…

  • Finally, Wallstreet Starts To Embrace Cryptos!

    Finally, Wallstreet Starts To Embrace Cryptos!

    Blackrock has broken the ice. The world’s largest asset manager wants to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. Now some of the world’s biggest investment houses are following suit with their crypto plans.

  • Swiss Crypto Affair: Proceedings Against Ex-Special Investigator Peter Marti Ended!

    Swiss Crypto Affair: Proceedings Against Ex-Special Investigator Peter Marti Ended!

    Peter Marti can breathe a sigh of relief: The criminal proceedings against him, for example, for abuse of office, have been dropped. The former Swiss special investigator of the federal government evidently does not have to fear any charges. Criminal proceedings against him have been dropped. The decision still needs…

  • Forget The U.S. Fed; Hong Kong And China Will Initiate The Next Crypto Bull Market!

    Forget The U.S. Fed; Hong Kong And China Will Initiate The Next Crypto Bull Market!

    In early 2023, many crypto experts predicted that a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve (FED) to lift the U.S. debt limit could trigger the next big crypto bull run. As the U.S. ramps up regulatory pressure on cryptocurrencies, China has become the likely bull market leader. All attention is…

  • Bundesbank Board Member Würmeling: The Fintech Industry Has Entered A Downward Spiral.

    Bundesbank Board Member Würmeling: The Fintech Industry Has Entered A Downward Spiral.

    Joachim Würmeling explains the low-interest rate turnaround, among other things. He believes that the Bundesbank and BaFin still have some catching up regarding supervision. The German fintech industry has had a real crisis year, with bankruptcies, layoffs and reduced company valuations, he explained.

  • World’s Largest Crypto Platform Binance Suspected Of Money Laundering!

    World’s Largest Crypto Platform Binance Suspected Of Money Laundering!

    A new chaos is brewing in the crypto world. This time, no less a market participant than the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance is at the centre of it. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken notice of the crypto exchange and most recently filed a lawsuit.

  • Binance And The SEC Reached Agreement In Court!

    Binance And The SEC Reached Agreement In Court!

    The deal imposes extensive disclosure obligations on BinanceUS and the strict separation of client funds from the parent company. However, the assets will not be frozen.

  • Mark Cuban Takes On SEC, John Reed Stark And ‘Crypto Derangement Syndrome.’

    Mark Cuban Takes On SEC, John Reed Stark And ‘Crypto Derangement Syndrome.’

    The billionaire investor got stuck into a heated debate over crypto regulation with former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark. On Twitter, Mark Cuban accused SEC’s Gary Gensler of throwing crypto under the bus. At the same time, a former SEC official was quick to come…

  • Bitpanda Wants To Fight Low-Interest Rates With Bitpanda Cash Plus!

    Bitpanda Wants To Fight Low-Interest Rates With Bitpanda Cash Plus!

    The Vienna-basse cryto fintech Bitpanda is launching a new financial product. With it, Bitpanda wants to counteract Europe’s low-interest rate environment with its new product, “Bitpanda Cash Plus.” It intends to enable investors to earn returns on their money via money market funds.