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The crypto winter that battered Bitcoin prices appears to be thawing as the U.S. banking crisis roils investors and calls into question the Federal Reserve’s rate hike strategy.

The future of crypto industry could hinge on one court case involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple, a provider of crypto solutions for businesses.

Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation banning the Federal Reserve from moving forward with a central bank digital currency that would be available for use by consumers.

Gisele Bündchen recently touched on the rapid collpase of cryptocurrency exchange FTX in late 2022, describing it as “terrible” and saying it “blindsided” her.

Shares for the crypto exchange platform Coinbase are down on Wall Street despite the company’s explanation of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) alleged violations of federal securities laws related to the company’s staking service Coinbase Earn, Coinbase Prime, and Coinbase Wallet.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an investor alert on Thursday, saying some crypto asset securities might not be compliant with U.S. laws.

As of Monday evening, Binance had experienced net outflows of $2.1 billion on the Ethereum blockchain over seven days, according to crypto data provider Nansen.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was back in court Thursday, pleading not guilty to another five federal charges related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.

Twitter users noticed the social media platform’s bird logo had been exchanged for a different animal — a shiba inu that appears to match the one used by cryptocurrency Dogecoin.

A sizable amount of cryptocurrency that came from investment scams recently got seized by the Department of Justice. It amounted to an estimated $112 million.

The Miami Heat’s arena, previously known as FTX Arena, will be called Kaseya Center. The Heat removed the FTX reference after “the collapse of our previous partner.”

Binance is shopping to find a banking partner since the two financial institutions it used failed in the recent crisis leaving them unable to handle its customers’ cash.

FTX’s new management team released its first report on what led to the cryptocurrency exchange’s demise under the leadership of founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Bitcoin is at its highest level in 10 months breaching the $30,000 marker ahead of Wednesday’s March consumer price index (CPI) data from the Labor Department and subsequent response from the U.S. Federal Reserve

Cryptocurrency FAQs

What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency, or crypto, is a form of digital asset that is secured by
cryptography and the blockchain. The most notable example of a
cryptocurrency is bitcoin, though thousands of other similar assets
exist. Cryptocurrencies are regarded by many as the money tech of the
future due to their accessibility and un-censorable nature.

How do cryptocurrencies work?

Cryptocurrency networks, or blockchains, are independently verified by a
matrix of computers that record all transactions and ensure a consensus
throughout the chain. This means that all network information is
recorded immutably and permanently; transactions cannot be prevented,
blocked, or changed. Network participants can thus trust each other and
transact without the need for a centralized intermediary.

How can I buy a cryptocurrency?

There are many markets for cryptocurrencies where you can exchange USD
for the cryptocurrency of your choice. These include centralized
exchanges and services such as Coinbase and PayPal, or decentralized
alternatives like UniSwap where you can swap between crypto-assets. To
use a centralized exchange, you’ll need to submit personal information
such as your passport or driver’s license. Note that the price of
digital assets can change rapidly, so timing your purchases well is
essential.

Where can I keep my crypto coins?

Cryptocurrencies can usually be held with the exchange or business you
bought them from. However, as these exchanges can be hacked, it is
advisable to move your assets to your own personal wallet. These wallets
are more secure and can be accessed from your laptop, phone, or other
mobile devices.

What can I buy with crypto?

Real work adoption of crypto is still ongoing. However, more businesses
are accepting crypto and you can buy goods and services as diverse as
real estate, stocks, travel, gambling, websites, and much more. This
trend should continue over time as cryptocurrencies become better known,
accepted and trusted.

Pros and cons of investing in a cryptocurrency

You may have read the news that crypto has broken all-time highs
recently. This is the main advantage, that we are early in the asset’s
history and prices have generally gone rapidly upwards. However, you
should be aware that volatility is significant and you can similarly
lose money quickly if your timing is poor. Security is also a major
issue and you must ensure you secure your crypto and transactions well
or you could become a victim of theft or fraud.