Austin Mwendia
Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.
Articles by Austin Mwendia
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Do Kwon is set for a plea change in a US court over the TerraUSD collapse that erased billions in investor value. US prosecutors and Do Kwon have discussed a plea deal that could impact related fraud charges in […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: The Ethereum Foundation has pledged to support the legal defense of the Tornado Cash developer. The jury has convicted Roman Storm for running an unlicensed money transmitter but kept the other charges unresolved. The donations towards the fund have […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Ukraine has ruled out crypto as legal tender and has set strict rules to protect monetary stability. NBU plans a pilot with global banks to test its use in Ukraine’s national payment systems. Lawmakers have proposed a bill to […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Ripple and the SEC have concluded the XRP lawsuit, ending a long legal dispute. Judge Torres’ ruling confirms XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors. XRP ETF approval odds remain high following the settlement between Ripple […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Ethereum is nearing a critical resistance level after gaining over 49% this month, with rising trading volume. XRP has spiked to $3.34 after Ripple and the SEC officially ended their lawsuit. Chainlink has jumped over 15% as new tokenomics […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Hashflare founders are seeking leniency, citing time served in Estonia. Prosecutors are asking the court for a ten-year sentence for both founders. The case has raised questions about the cross-border handling of crypto fraud. HashFlare co-founders Sergei Potapenko and […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: India issues crypto tax notices to traders who failed to report earnings from digital asset transactions. The tax department uses data from exchanges and banks to detect unreported crypto income and track all active traders. The CBDT has urged […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Laser Digital has launched crypto derivatives under the VARA pilot to serve institutional clients with licensed OTC options. Dubai has expanded its digital asset framework as more global firms explore crypto derivatives in the UAE. Laser Digital plans to […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Tornado Cash co-founder has been found guilty by a jury of running an unlicensed money business. The jury reached no verdict on two charges but delivered a conviction for the unlicensed money transmitting offense. The crypto community has donated […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: SBI plans to launch Bitcoin and XRP ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange to meet growing institutional demand. Japan may reclassify crypto assets under existing financial laws, allowing crypto ETFs to enter public markets. SBI links its ETF plans […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: The SEC confirms that liquid staking does not involve securities if providers do not control user assets or investment decisions. The SEC guidance could support staking features in Ethereum ETFs and reduce concerns over managing fund liquidity. Receipt tokens […]
Crypto News10 months ago
Highlights: Hester Peirce defends crypto privacy rights as the Tornado Cash trial continues in a New York court. Peirce warns that financial surveillance laws weaken privacy and remove constitutional protections for users. Storm’s defense says developers should not face charges […]