Paul Ugbede Godwin
AUTHOR: Paul Ugbede Godwin
The Acquisition of Deribit Gives Coinbase a Competitive Edge But Introduces Execution Risks
Coinbase's acquisition of Deribit for $2.9 billion, announced on May 8, 2025, marks the largest merger and acquisition in the cryptocurrency industry's history. The...
Celsius’s Founder Mashinsky Sentenced to 12-Year Imprisonment
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on May 8, 2025, for securities and...
US SEC and Ripple Labs Reached $50M Settlement on Long-Standing Litigation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have reached a settlement in their long-standing legal dispute over XRP, with Ripple agreeing to...
Implications of US Federal Reserve’s Recent Decision and Trump’s Criticism
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, decided to maintain interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5% during its May 7, 2025, meeting, marking...
Meta Reportedly Exploring Integration of Stablecoins For Cross-Border Payments
Meta is reportedly exploring the integration of stablecoins for cross-border payments, marking a renewed interest in cryptocurrency after abandoning its Diem project in 2022....






