Crypto Adventure

Earlier this week, Netherlands’ financial watchdog the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) took a 29-year-old developer into custody. The FIOD carried out the arrest in Amsterdam due to suspicions of his involvement in money laundering operations using crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Tornado Cash Facilitating Crypto Crimes The arrest comes shortly after the US Department of Treasury announced sanctions against the privacy protocol. In a release, the Treasury cited Tornado Cash’s role in various crypto crimes since its inception in…

Harsh economic restrictions in Argentina have pushed the country’s football clubs towards cryptocurrencies. Recently, the first transfer of a football player via crypto instead of fiat occurred, marking a new era in football finances. Earlier this month, Sao Paulo Futebol Clube from Brazil paid $6-$8 million worth of USDC to Banfield’s Athletic Club for midfielder Giuliano Galoppo. The oscillating gap reflects the tempestuous value fluctuations between the US Dollar and the Argentinean Peso. The First Football Cryptocurrency Signing Galoppo's transfer…

Iceberg orders allow traders to buy or sell a large quantity of cryptocurrency without tipping off the market. By splitting their orders into smaller chunks, traders can execute their trades without causing undue price movement.  This guide will explain what iceberg orders are and how to use them in your trading strategy. What Is an Iceberg Order in Crypto Trading? An iceberg order lets traders buy or sell a large number of assets without revealing their intentions to the market.…

Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) are essential tools in the crypto community. They allow the Bitcoin community to propose and vote on changes to the Bitcoin Core software.  BIPs can also work for other wallets/services and have a process for development and implementation. This guide will explore what BIPs are, how they work, and some of their benefits and risks. What are Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs)? Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) are proposals for changes to the Bitcoin protocol. Anyone can submit…

On Thursday, MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen shared a proposal via the network’s official Discord server.  Christensen raised the suggestion that the MakerDAO organization should swap its $3.5B  worth of USDC for Ether. However, Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tagged Christensen’s plan a “terrible idea” despite the potential benefits of such a move on Ethereum’s value.  Christensen To Remove USDC Exposure Rune’s actual goal is to eliminate MakerDAO’s exposure to USDC following the US Treasury’s recent sanction on crypto mixer Tornado Cash.…

Ethereum developers have established tentative, official scheduling for the merge on September 15th. On that day, the network’s consensus mechanism will change from proof of work to proof of stake.  The date was established on Thursday during an Ethereum Foundation Consensus Layer Call. Developers agreed to target either September 15th or September 16th with the upgrade. However, the timing remains an estimate, and devs stressed that the official date is not finalized yet. On Thursday, developer Tim Beiko tweeted the…

BlackRock – the world’s largest asset manager – has launched a Bitcoin private trust offering clients direct Bitcoin exposure. This will give U.S. institutional customers exposure to Bitcoin’s price, less the trust’s expenses and liabilities.  BlackRock's Clients Want Bitcoin On Thursday, BlackRock stated that its clients have shown “substantial interest” in gaining cost-effective crypto exposure through its platform. Bitcoin, it said, is a particular eye-catcher: “Bitcoin is the oldest, largest, and most liquid crypto asset, and is currently the primary…

Via a lengthy Twitter post, Ethereum fork advocates recently promised to put an end to EIP-1559. In a detailed open letter, they claimed the Ethereum Foundation had used the proposal to foster a bullish narrative that ultimately harms miners.  Ethereum Abandoning Decentralization Ethereum’s forthcoming transition to proof-of-stake has seen a lot of positive attention, with several eagerly awaiting the Merge. However, there have also been opponents who believe the switch to Proof-of-Stake is a step backward. The account behind the…

In a Twitter thread late on Wednesday, OpenSea revealed that it is working on strengthening its policies around asset theft. The marketplace acknowledged the failings of its existing measures, however, going forward the team intends to be more open with users. Users Dissatisfied With Stolen Items Policy Since the onset of space, thefts have been one of the biggest issues the NFT industry has faced. OpenSea does have policies in place for stolen items. However, over the past year, the…

Cryptocurrencies are a relatively new and exciting investment opportunity but are also highly volatile. Prices can swing rapidly, and it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of trading. However, the hype may arise without understanding the risks involved. This guide provides basic information on identifying and avoiding a crypto bull trap to safely invest in this exciting market. How to Identify a Crypto Bull Trap Crypto investors are always on the lookout for signs of a bull…