As a seasoned financial analyst with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market and sanctions compliance, I find the recent developments surrounding Tether’s USDT stablecoin and its potential use by Russia, Iran, and North Korea to evade U.S. sanctions deeply concerning. As a researcher examining the potential use of Tether’s stablecoin in bypassing U.S. sanctions against … Read more
As a seasoned crypto investor with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of market volatility. Last week’s 5% drop in Bitcoin was nothing new to me, but the massive outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products were concerning. Last week, as Bitcoin experienced a decline of over 5%, crypto investors … Read more
As an experienced financial analyst, I find Bernstein’s latest research on Bitcoin and Ethereum intriguing. The recent slowdown in Bitcoin ETF flows might be a cause for concern for some investors, but Bernstein’s take is that it’s merely a temporary phase. Their reasoning is based on the integration of these ETFs into various financial platforms, … Read more
As an experienced cybersecurity analyst, I find the investigation into Lazarus Group’s cryptocurrency theft activities deeply concerning. With a history dating back to 2009 and over $3 billion worth of assets stolen in the six years leading up to 2023, this North Korean group has proven itself to be one of the most sophisticated and … Read more
As a long-term crypto investor with experience in following the regulatory landscape, I find the ongoing legal battle between Consensys and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over Ethereum’s regulatory status concerning. The SEC’s stance that Ethereum is a security since at least 2018 contradicts previous guidance under Jay Clayton’s tenure, causing confusion for … Read more