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The Gary Gensler Era at the SEC and Regulation-by-Enforcement
During Gary Gensler's tenure as Chair, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a strategy of regulating the crypto market primarily through enforcement actions.
Do Kwon: The Rise and Fall of Terra-Luna's Founder
Do Kwon, the visionary behind the Terra-Luna cryptocurrency ecosystem, orchestrated one of the most significant collapses in crypto history, wiping out $40 billion.
The Bitwise Fake Volume Report 2019 and Crypto Wash Trading
The Bitwise Fake Volume Report of 2019 exposed that a vast majority of reported cryptocurrency trading volume was fabricated through wash trading, fundamentally distorting the perceived size and health of the crypto market.
The Bitfinex LEO Token Emergency Sale Following the Crypto Capital Scandal
The UNUS SED LEO (LEO) token was launched by iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, as an emergency measure in 2019.
The Frax and Fractional-Algorithmic Stablecoin Model Evolution
Frax represents a pioneering approach to stablecoins, combining collateralization with algorithmic adjustments to maintain its peg.
The Collapse of Basis Cash and Empty Set Dollar Algorithmic Stablecoins
Algorithmic stablecoins like Basis Cash and Empty Set Dollar aimed to maintain a stable value without traditional collateral, relying instead on complex tokenomics.
The History of Stablecoin Depegs: A Comparative Chronicle
A stablecoin depeg occurs when a stablecoin loses its intended 1:1 parity with its underlying asset, such as the U.S. dollar, trading significantly above or below its fixed value.
Bitcoin's 2013 Surge and the Cyprus Banking Crisis
The Cyprus banking crisis of 2013 was a pivotal moment for Bitcoin, demonstrating its potential as an alternative store of value outside traditional financial systems.
The SEC's SAB 121 Accounting Guidance and Its Repeal
Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) required financial institutions to record crypto assets held for customers as both an asset and a liability on their balance sheets.
Paul Atkins' SEC Chairmanship and the 2025 Crypto Policy Shift
Paul Atkins' tenure as SEC Chair in 2025 marked a significant pivot in US crypto regulation, introducing "Project Crypto" to establish a rational framework for digital assets.
The FIT21 Act and US Crypto Market Structure Legislation
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, known as FIT21, represents a significant legislative effort to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
USDT Delisting Pressure in the EU Under MiCA
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has led to significant pressure on stablecoins like Tether's USDT.
The MiCA Implementation Roadmap: EU Crypto Regulation 2024-2025
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is the European Union's landmark framework for crypto-asset regulation.
The FATF Travel Rule: Introduction and Crypto Implications
The FATF Travel Rule, originally for traditional wire transfers, now mandates crypto service providers to share customer data for transactions.
Prometheum and the Crypto Securities License Debate
Prometheum is a pioneering digital asset market infrastructure provider, uniquely positioned as the first entity to receive a special-purpose broker-dealer approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The SEC's 2023 Settlement with Kraken on Staking Services
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, settled charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in February 2023.
Justin Sun's Strategic Influence: TUSD Stabilization and Huobi Leadership
Justin Sun's involvement with TrueUSD and Huobi highlights his significant influence in the crypto ecosystem.
Texas Bitcoin Mining and the ERCOT Power Grid Phenomenon
Texas has emerged as a global hub for Bitcoin mining and energy innovation, driven by the unique deregulated structure of its ERCOT power grid.
The 2021 Bitcoin Mining Stock Boom: Marathon, Riot, and Hut 8
The 2021 surge in Bitcoin mining stocks like Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and Hut 8 Mining reflected heightened investor interest and Bitcoin's price rally.
The GAW Miners and Paycoin Fraud of Josh Garza
Josh Garza orchestrated a significant cryptocurrency scam through GAW Miners and Paycoin, defrauding investors with promises of lucrative bitcoin mining and a stablecoin with a guaranteed price.