CFTC Biden Administration Issues Subpoena to Coinbase in Polymarket Case

US CFTC Issued a subpoena to Coinbase for its customer info in the Polymarket case.  EIP-1559 co-author Eric posted CFTC’s mail to customers regarding their account information.  The free speech controversy has been going on for a while, since the US elections. Industry leaders and officials such as Elon Musk, Brian Armstring, and Mark Zuckerberg … Read more

Silver price today: rises on January 9

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.Silver trades at $30.26 per troy ounce, up0.53% from the $30.10 it cost on Wednesday. Silver prices have increased by 4.74% since the beginning of the year. Unit measure Silver Price Today in USD Troy Ounce 30.26 1 Gram 0.97 The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the … Read more

Mark Cuban Views Bitcoin as a Stronger Economic Hedge Than Gold

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, best known for owning the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and his role on the television show Shark Tank, has reiterated his preference for Bitcoin over gold as an economic hedge amidst growing financial uncertainties. In a recent statement, Cuban emphasized Bitcoin’s advantages, stating, “I think it has more value,” and revealed his … Read more

FTX Denies Approval Of FTX EU Acquisition By Backpack Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX denied claims that crypto exchange Backpack has acquired its European subsidiary, FTX EU. FTX said that the deal has not been approved by the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Backpack announced on 7 January 2025 that it had acquired FTX EU as part of the court-approved bankruptcy process. Backpack claimed that … Read more