What is peer-to-peer (P2P)? A guide to crypto & DeFi
The word peer loosely means equals. In cryptocurrency circles, peer-to-peer (P2P) interaction means transaction activity between members of a cryptocurrency network relating as equals. It is a departure from centralized banking, where an all-powerful bank regulates all transactions. In this article, we’ll learn what is peer-to-peer (P2P), how it works, its role in defi, and […]
How FDIC Forces Banks to Stop Services to Crypto Clients
On Feb. 5, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released 175 documents from the Biden-era FDIC correspondence ahead of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee GOP hearing on the debanking of crypto companies. New documents reveal new details of the so-called “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” Following Trump’s inauguration, a pro-crypto team took the FDIC over and […]
This new crypto might share their edge
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XYZ aims to follow in the footsteps that led to the success of AVAX and DOT. Avalanche (AVAX) and Polkadot (DOT) have grown rapidly due to two important features. Now, a new cryptocurrency is […]
SEC sued by watchdog group over withheld crypto report
Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency. The SEC Office of Inspector General completed the report more than a year ago, but the agency has yet to release it despite repeated Freedom of […]
FDIC releases documents related to crypto debanking
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has released more than 100 documents related to the highly criticized and controversial “debanking” of crypto companies and individuals. In a press release on Feb. 5, the FDIC stated that the 175 documents pertain to the agency’s supervision of banks that “engaged in, or sought to engage in, crypto-related activities.” […]
Crypto infra startup Reservoir secures $14m to drive expansion
Reservoir, a crypto infrastructure startup that facilitates token trading across the industry, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round. Union Square Ventures led the funding round, Reservoir announced on Feb. 5. According to the platform, the capital injection will support its goal of bringing token trading to every blockchain network. As a […]
SEC’s top crypto prosecutor reassigned to IT unit
U.S. President Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission has advanced staff changes with a shuffle in its crypto-focused litigation team amid plans to scale back enforcement actions. Jorge Tenreiro, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s top crypto prosecutor, has reportedly been moved to the agency’s IT department as regulators shift course on digital asset lawsuits. Tenreiro led […]
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use. Source link
ETH heads toward $3k as SHIB picks up momentum; New AI crypto soars
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum and Shiba Inu pick up steam while the new AI crypto IntelMarkets is primed for a big leap by integrating AI into DeFi trading. The crypto market experienced the worst single-day liquidation event […]
Crypto wallet security needs a rethink
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Seed phrases are often touted as a critical layer of crypto wallet security. But here’s the thing: they are inherently flawed and will eventually expose your private key. At that point, there’s […]
