Author Details: Alan B

Having immersed himself in the cryptocurrency space for several years, Alan has developed a keen eye for market trends and the latest developments in blockchain technology. His expertise spans a wide range of topics, from emerging altcoins to regulatory updates, making him a trusted voice in the community.

When Alan isn't busy writing compelling articles, he enjoys attending industry conferences, engaging with fellow crypto enthusiasts, and staying up-to-date with the latest tech advancements.

Recent Articles

Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation

Silk Road Hacker Sentenced as Police Seize 50,000 BTC

By Alan B April 17, 2023 17:16 at 17:16 UTC

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of a Silk Road hacker after authorities seized 51,000 BTC over the past two years.

Bitcoin, Ethereum

CME Introducing Daily Expirations for BTC and ETH Futures

By Alan B April 17, 2023 16:59 at 16:59 UTC

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has announced that it will introduce daily expirations for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures options contracts, as per a press release on Monday. Starting from May 22, Bitcoin and Ether futures options contracts will experience daily expirations from Monday to Friday. Additionally, contracts based on micro-sized Bitcoin and Ether futures…

Altcoins, blockchain, XRP

New Ripple Product Boosts Cross-Border Payments

By Alan B April 14, 2023 16:59 at 16:59 UTC

Ripple, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has announced the launch of its Liquidity Hub, a platform designed to streamline cross-border payments for businesses. This new solution will allow enterprises to access various digital assets and currencies for their payment and remittance needs, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Access to Multiple Types of Digital Assets…

Crypto Regulation, XRP

Ripple Strikes Back at SEC in Ongoing Legal Battle

By Alan B April 14, 2023 16:17 at 16:17 UTC

Ripple Labs remains steadfast in its defense against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the latest act of their ongoing lawsuit.

Cryptocurrency

Bitrue Exchange Hacked For $23 Million

By Alan B April 14, 2023 12:59 at 12:59 UTC

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue has fallen victim to a cyberattack that resulted in the loss of $23 million.

blockchain, Cryptocurrency

Twitter Partners with eToro to Increase Crypto Adoption

By Alan B April 13, 2023 17:20 at 17:20 UTC

Two major players in the technology and finance sectors, eToro and Twitter, have announced a partnership to bring cryptocurrency education to the masses.

DeFi

Yearn Finance Exploited For $11.6M In Stablecoins

By Alan B April 13, 2023 15:46 at 15:46 UTC

Yearn Finance, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, suffered an $11.6 million exploit on Thursday due to a bug in a three-year-old smart contract.

Altcoins, DeFi

FTX Revival Plan Questioned By Crypto Community

By Alan B April 13, 2023 14:31 at 14:31 UTC

FTX has announced of plans to revive the exchange after the apparent discovery of $7.3 billion in missing funds, raising doubts among the crypto community.

Altcoins

Binance US To Delist Justin Sun’s TRON (TRX)

By Alan B April 12, 2023 17:04 at 17:04 UTC

Binance US has announced that it will delist TRON (TRX) and Spell (SPELL) from its trading platform on April 18.

Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation

Argentina Approves Bitcoin Futures Index

By Alan B April 12, 2023 14:06 at 14:06 UTC

Argentina’s National Commission of Value (CNV) has approved a Bitcoin futures index for trading on the Matba Rofex exchange. The Bitcoin futures contract is set to begin trading in May, and is reportedly the first regulated Bitcoin futures index in Latin America. The approval of the Bitcoin futures index is part of the country’s strategic…