As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following regulatory developments, I’m excited about the appointments President Biden has made to key financial regulatory positions. The nominations of Christy Goldsmith Romero to lead the FDIC and Kristin Johnson as Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the Treasury Department are particularly noteworthy. As a … Read more
As a researcher with a background in cryptocurrency and venture capital, I find Paradigm’s recent fundraising announcement incredibly exciting. With an $850 million investment dedicated to crypto, Paradigm is making a significant statement about the potential of this emerging market. Crypto investment firm Paradigm announced it had successfully secured $850 million for the third edition … Read more
As a researcher with a background in financial technology and cybersecurity, I’ve been closely following the developments in digital currencies, including China’s digital yuan. The recent arrest of a criminal gang in Shaoxing for money laundering through the digital yuan is a stark reminder of the risks associated with these currencies. As a crypto investor, … Read more
As an experienced financial analyst, I am closely following the developments surrounding the potential approval of Ether-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. The recent indication from Gary Gensler, the SEC Chair, that approvals could be given by the end of summer is a significant step forward in this process. During a recent Senate … Read more
As an experienced financial analyst, I find Michael Egorov’s situation concerning, given the significant impact his overleveraged position had on Curve Finance. The liquidation event, resulting from his $95.7 million borrowing against $141 million in CRV collateral, caused a cascade effect leading to approximately $10 million in bad debt. Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve … Read more