Regulation
Legal
Celsius files motion to extend the Bar Date
Celsius has requested an expedited hearing for a motion to extend the deadline for submitting proofs of claim and grant related relief.
Research
Research: Only 150K Bitcoin remain in Future OI as switch to risk-off fast approaches
Bitcoin has started 2023 with a steep 15% decline towards a risk-off narrative as metrics show BTC is used less and less as an underlying asset.
Bear Market
VanEck forecasts BTC price to hit $10K to 12K in Q1 – $30K by Q3
VanEck predicts Bitcoin price will reach $10,000 to $12,000 in the first quarter amid miner bankruptcies due to the impending energy crisis.
Exchanges
Binance reportedly finalizing acquisition Korean crypto exchange Gopax
Binance is reportedly completing its acquisition of Korean crypto exchange Gopax after finishing due diligence.
Legal
Silvergate Capital hit with class action lawsuit for Securities Law violations
Pomerantz LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Silvergate Capital Corporation for alleged securities law violations.
Research
BTC miner balances poised for selloff as sell pressure increases
CryptoSlate's analysis of potential all-time high miner capitulation in 2023 and whether mining BTC selloff will occur.
Mining
Public BTC mining companies face $4B in liabilities, Core Scientific leads the pack
Public Bitcoin mining companies have a total of $4 billion in liabilities, with Core Scientific leading at $1.3 billion.
Stablecoins
USDN to become WINDX – a multi-collateralized soft-pegged asset
Ivanov explained in an AMA today that the USDN stablecoin is set to become multi-collateralized and index asset for WAVES ecosystem.
Tokenization
First non-EVM solution brings NEAR to Metamask
Proximity Labs has developed NETH, a smart contract that enables compatibility between Metamask and the NEAR blockchain.
Wallets
BNB Chain unique wallets surpass Ethereum, becomes largest L1 blockchain
Despite crypto winter setting in, BNB Chain sets up big plans for 2023, as unique addresses surpass Ethereum as growth continues.
Exchanges
Jump Crypto releases research on Proof of Solvency vulnerabilities
Jump Crypto examines the effectiveness and vulnerabilities of Proof of Solvency for ensuring consumer protection.
Regulation
Gate Group in talks with Hong Kong authorities over crypto policy, regulation
Gate Group met the Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury Bureau and the Securities and Futures Commission to discuss virtual asset regulation.
