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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
China Cracks Down on Crypto Crime: 6 Arrested in $300 Million Fraud
Chinese authorities have pulled off a stunning takedown. In a major breakthrough, they dismantled a complex crypto exchange fraud, seizing a staggering ¥2.14 billion (around $300 million) in assets and arresting six individuals. But how did this elaborate scheme work, and what does it mean for the future of crypto? Read on to uncover the …
Qadir AK·13 May 20242 min
Metaplanet Ditches Yen for Bitcoin Amid Japan’s Financial Crisis
Metaplanet, a prominent Web3 infrastructure provider listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has taken a significant leap into the world of Bitcoin. This move reflects a growing trend among businesses seeking stability amidst economic uncertainties, especially in Japan where debt and currency values remain volatile. Here are the developments. Making the Commitment to Bitcoin Metaplanet …
Qadir AK·13 May 20242 min
Bitcoin Bullish Breakout or Bearish Breakdown? Here’s Gareth Soloway’s Pre-Election Prediction
The crypto market has been on a wild ride lately, with prices swinging dramatically and major cryptocurrencies struggling to hold their ground. Bitcoin took a 3.61% hit, while ETH and XRP faced steeper drops of 6.61% and 4.96%, painting a gloomy picture. Now, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether we’re in for a …
Qadir AK·13 May 20242 min
Ethereum Price at Risk as Critical ETF Decision Approaches: What Next For ETH Price?
Ethereum (ETH) price continued with the two-month market correction after closing last week around $2,927. The web3 behemoth has been under heavy bearish sentiment as the final ruling, May 23, for spot Ether ETFs in the United States draws closer. According to the latest market data, Ethereum’s price slipped over 1 percent in the last …
Qadir AK·13 May 20241 min
Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto Initiative Sparks PAC to Drive Pro-Crypto Agenda
Crypto enthusiasts, listen up! Stand With Crypto, backed by Coinbase and boasting a whopping 440,000 members, is kicking things into high gear with a new Political Action Committee (PAC). Their goal? To rally behind politicians who’ve got crypto’s back in the upcoming U.S. elections. Raising Funds for Crypto-Friendly Politicians This PAC means business when it …
Qadir AK·10 May 20242 min
Binance and KuCoin Re-enter India Post Securing Regulatory Approval
In a groundbreaking move, Binance and its rival KuCoin have grabbed the spotlight as the first offshore cryptocurrency entities to get the nod from India’s anti-money laundering watchdog. This news comes after both platforms faced a ban last year for operating without authorization. But what does this mean for the future of crypto in India? …
Qadir AK·10 May 20242 min
Kraken Fires Back at SEC, Demands Case Dismissal Over Unclear Allegations
In a heated showdown with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kraken has hit back at the agency’s recent communication with a forceful response, standing firm on its request to dismiss the case. What unfolded? Read on to find out! Clarifying Terms and Allegations Kraken’s latest move calls out the SEC for failing to …
Qadir AK·10 May 20242 min
Binance Officials Respond to Market Manipulation Allegations Alongside DWF Labs’ Wash Trading Activities
Binance has been under the spotlight of controversy ever since harsh allegations of market manipulation involving DWF Labs were placed against the company. Reports were released claiming that committed significant wash trading activities worth $300 million have been conducted in the last year by DWF Labs. After seeing such allegations, several key figures in charge …
Qadir AK·9 May 20243 min
JPMorgan Analysts: Robinhood’s SEC Notice Unlikely to Affect Ethereum ETF Approvals
Led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, a team of JPMorgan analysts set out a report that contested that the recent Wells notice that was issued to Robinhood Crypto by the U.S. SEC over alleged unregistered security offerings is least likely to hinder the potential approval of spot Ether ETFs. Wells Notice to Robinhood Crypto Robinhood Crypto, which …
Qadir AK·9 May 20242 min