Tether froze $550 million worth of Iran-linked USDT this year, while NEAR Intents blocked $50 million in stolen funds tied to the Bitget hack — as regulators and stock investors are still finding their footing. Tell us how you see the crypto market right now.
- Do you currently hold any cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, stablecoins, altcoins)?
- NEAR Intents blocked $50 million linked to the Bitget hackers, while THORChain's principle is that no transaction should be selectively censored. Which approach do you agree with more?
- Tether froze $550 million worth of Iran-linked USDT this year after accusations from Senate investigators. How much does this change your trust in stablecoins?
- The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, and the SEC stated that its March crypto guidance isn't legally binding. What does this mean to you?
- Bitcoin has risen more than 30% since mid-August, while shares of recently listed crypto companies (Gemini, BitGo, eToro) are down 50-80%. If you were investing in crypto, which would you choose?
- Canadian 'crypto king' Aiden Pleterski is representing himself in his Ponzi-scheme fraud trial, after earlier being linked to a kidnapping case. How much do you trust individuals who publicize their own crypto investment 'success stories'?
- What percentage of your savings would you feel comfortable holding in crypto?
- In one sentence: what would hold you back, or convince you, to put money into crypto?