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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.
Good News! Pro-Crypto Judge Netburn Nominated in Ripple vs SEC Case
The legal showdown between Ripple and the SEC continues – and it’s as intense as ever! Sarah Netburn’s recent nomination as District Judge in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has become a game-changer. With Netburn now overseeing the Ripple vs. SEC case, her supportive stance towards cryptocurrencies and reputation for delivering fair judgments …
Qadir AK·25 Apr 20243 min
U.S. DOJ Arrests Samourai Wallet Founders for Alleged Money Laundering
This is sure to shake things up! Samourai Wallet developers unveiled a beta version in 2024, shaking up the world of cryptocurrency transactions. The latest release introduces an innovative feature allowing for atomic swaps between Bitcoin and Monero, all while ensuring top-notch security through the utilization of the Tor network. This timely advancement arrives amidst …
Qadir AK·25 Apr 20243 min
Crypto Market Braces for Mt. Gox Bitcoin Payout: Will Prices Sink or Swim?
Mount Gox, once a major player in the Bitcoin exchange arena, is stirring up excitement and anxiety alike as it gears up to repay a whopping $9.5 billion to its creditors. This substantial sum, comprising 142,000 Bitcoin and 143,000 Bitcoin Cash (BCH), has set tongues wagging about what lies in store for the market. A …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
Hedera (HBAR) Price Soars 70%, Then Crashes Amid BlackRock Association Rumours
Hedera’s recent announcement about tokenizing BlackRock’s U.S. Treasury money market fund on its blockchain has set off a frenzy of trading for its native cryptocurrency, HBAR. Although it’s important to clarify that BlackRock wasn’t directly involved in this project, the news has caught the attention of traditional finance (TradFi) giants, highlighting the potential of Hedera. …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
DOJ Pushes for Harsh 3-Year Prison Sentence for Binance Founder “CZ”
Well, here’s yet another twist for the crypto space! According to a Reuters report, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) now recommends a three-year prison sentence for Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance. This recommendation comes on the heels of Zhao’s admission of guilt last year for breaching the Bank Secrecy …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
Bitcoin Price Set to Hit $1.5 Million by 2030, Predicts Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood
At the recent Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, shared an electrifying prediction: Bitcoin could reach an astonishing $1.5 million by 2030. Even though she couldn’t be there in person, Wood’s insights, presented alongside DC, head of HashKey Singapore and CEO of HashKey Capital, captivated the audience. As reported by blockchain …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
SOL Price Analysis: Can Solana Bulls Overcome FTX Sell-Off and Network Issues?
Solana (SOL), a fast-growing top-tier layer one (L1) blockchain, has been at the center of real-world assets (RWA) tokenization. With its lightning-fast Layer One (L1) blockchain and smart contract capabilities, Solana has become a magnet for institutional investors keen on exploring the possibilities of Web3. This surge in interest has propelled SOL’s value to new …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
Clock Ticking for Spot Ethereum ETF: Will Grayscale’s New Strategy Pay Off?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to keep everyone guessing as it extends the deadline for making a call on Ethereum-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), pushing the decision date further by a month. With the deadline for Ethereum ETFs looming on May 23rd, nerves are on edge, especially regarding Grayscale Investments’ efforts to …
Qadir AK·24 Apr 20242 min
Philippines SEC Warns Public, Blocks Binance from Google, Apple App Stores
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step by requesting Google and Apple to remove applications operated by Binance from their app stores. This move comes amid concerns about the security of investor funds and potential violations of securities regulations by Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange. After Nigeria, Canada, India, and …
Qadir AK·23 Apr 20242 min