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Binance’s head of product resigns amid regulatory pressure
Mayur Kamat has reportedly left his position as a senior executive at Binance дальше »
2023-9-4 18:59
Ripple files motion to block SEC appeal attempt
Ripple has filed a motion requesting the court to deny the SEC’s certification request for an immediate appeal of a recent court ruling that went against the regulator in its case against the firm. дальше »
2023-9-4 05:00
JP Morgan believes SEC will be forced to approve ETFs after losing case against Grayscale
JP Morgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou believe the SEC will be forced to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications submitted by multiple firms after losing its court case against Grayscale Investments, The Block reported, citing a research note. дальше »
2023-9-4 02:31
Navigating the significance of legal opinions in the crypto sphere
The need for legal clarity has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, where innovation meets regulation. The recent legal battles involving major crypto exchanges and regulatory authorities underscore the importance of obtaining comprehensive legal opinions for token projects. дальше »
2023-9-2 16:12
Ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF is ‘inevitable’
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton suggested that U. S. securities regulators will likely approve a Bitcoin ETF during an interview with CNBC on Sept. 1. Clayton nevertheless said he was not surprised that the U. дальше »
2023-9-2 01:55
Binance reportedly loses APAC region head amid regulatory issues
One of Binance’s top executives is reportedly exiting the company following several senior executive departures in recent months. Binance Asia-Pacific (APAC) chief Leon Foong is resigning from the firm, Bloomberg reported on Aug. дальше »
2023-9-1 16:41
Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint
A judge for the United States District Court of Southern New York dismissed a class action suit against Uniswap in a filing dated Aug. 30. The lawsuit, which targeted Uniswap Labs as well as venture capital defendants Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz, and USV, claimed that the plaintiffs suffered financial losses due to investing in scam tokens […] The post Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-31 23:10
History and dollar strength signal a rough September ahead for Bitcoin
Quick Take Bitcoin’s performance in the month of September has historically been below par. Since 2013, the ninth month of the year has consistently resulted in a dip for the cryptocurrency, barring 2015 and 2016. дальше »
2023-8-31 22:00
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to testify before Congress twice this September
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is poised to testify before Congress twice this September — once before the Senate Banking Committee on September 12th and later the House Financial Services Committee on September 27th — according to reporting by Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett. дальше »
2023-8-31 20:20
EOS gains 4% amid regulatory approval in Japan
The EOS Network Foundation has received whitelist approval from the Japanese regulator. Its token EOS has gained 4% amid the news. Initially, the EOS token will start trading on the cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade in September. Later, the token will be… дальше »
2023-8-30 17:36
X secures Rhode Island currency transmitter license, paving way to crypto services
X, formerly known as Twitter, has edged closer to its goal of integrating cryptocurrencies into its services by securing a currency transmitter license in Rhode Island. This development signifies a critical step towards X’s envisioned transformation into a comprehensive “everything app,” akin to China’s WeChat. дальше »
2023-8-30 23:30
SEC’s sealed motion against Binance could be related to DOJ charges: Former SEC official
The U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a sealed and potentially high-impact court filing in its case against Binance on Aug. 29. The filing in question represents the SEC’s sealed motion to leave to file a document under seal. дальше »
2023-8-30 22:10
Grayscale wins court battle against SEC; Bitcoin jumps 6% within first hour after ruling
In a landmark ruling on August 29, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), granting Grayscale Investments LLC a long-awaited victory in its lawsuit over the conversion of its Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2023-8-29 17:47
Are crypto firms moving to Asia?
Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, crypto firms are eyeing Asia's favorable policies and growing market as a promising relocation destination. дальше »
2023-8-29 16:44
SEC Commissioners Peirce, Uyeda push back against SEC’s NFT enforcement action
SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark T. Uyeda have vocalized their disagreement over the Commission’s handling of its enforcement action against Impact Theory, marking the first enforcement action of the SEC against a non-fungible token (NFT). дальше »
2023-8-29 03:00
Binance mulls exiting Russian market
Binance could leave the Russian market following controversies around its in the region, the Wall Street Journal reprted on Aug. 28. In a statement quoted by the newspaper, one Binance representative said that “all options are on the table, including a full exit. дальше »
2023-8-29 00:20
SEC charges Impact Theory for ‘unregistered NFT offering,’ expanding enforcement actions to NFT market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged LA-based media and entertainment firm Impact Theory with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). дальше »
2023-8-28 21:00
A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind
Crypto was on fire as a topic in the early U. S. presidential campaigning, but the first Republican debate last week showed it may not be an issue that has legs with candidates trying to grasp mainstream attention. дальше »
2023-8-28 19:42
Binance removes five sanctioned Russian banks from P2P trading: WSJ
Binance has removed several sanctioned Russian banks from its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading service, The Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 25. The news outlet cited a quote from Binance, which stated: “We regularly update our systems to ensure compliance with local and global regulatory standards. дальше »
2023-8-26 23:50
Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses target interest and inflation rates at Jackson Hole summit
The robust growth of the U. S. economy may necessitate additional interest rate increases to mitigate inflationary pressures, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, an annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. дальше »
2023-8-26 21:01
Coinbase Is Talking With Canadian Banking Giants to Promote Crypto
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is in talks with Canadian banking giants, trying to convince them to support the crypto ecosystem in that nation, which the company recently entered as it grapples with regulatory uncertainty in its home country. дальше »
2023-8-25 22:43
Oman to become sustainable crypto-mining hub
Green Data City partners with UAE’s Phoenix Group, launching a $300 million eco-friendly crypto-mining farm in Oman, bolstering the nation’s sustainable tech aspirations. Green Data City, an innovative project based in Oman, has signed an agreement with Phoenix Group, a… дальше »
2023-8-24 15:51
Reserve Bank of Australia issues report on CBDC use cases
On August 23, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) unveiled their findings in a report detailing the implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2023-8-24 03:40
SEC, DOJ file charges against creator of little-known Blazar Token
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against John DeSalvo, the creator of a minor cryptocurrency called Blazar Token, on Aug. 23. The agency said that DeSalvo created Blazar Token in 2021 and raised $620,000 from 220 investors before the token ultimately collapsed in May 2022. дальше »
2023-8-24 23:30
Israeli Police recommend charges against businessman Moshe Hogeg as global crackdown on crypto scams rages on
In a development that further underscores the escalating global crackdown on crypto scams, Israeli police have accused technology entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg of defrauding investors out of $290 million in a series of cryptocurrency scams, according to Bloomberg. дальше »
2023-8-24 20:50
The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is aggressively and rapidly escalating efforts to crack down on the illicit usage of cryptocurrencies across a wide range of criminal activities. A recent FBI forfeiture notice on August 21st detailed numerous seizures totaling 195 instances of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) across multiple states and […] The post The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-22 23:00
Binance support hints at euro transfer and withdrawal issues
Binance Support account repeatedly claimed on X that the company had suspended EUR transfers until further notice. In an Aug. 21 tweet, Binance’s customer support wrote that direct bank transfer for EUR currency is in maintenance. Still, card-based deposits and… дальше »
2023-8-21 17:30
Crypto downturn sinks ALGO price to all-time low
Algorand price fell to $0. 09, its all-time low, amid wider crypto sell-off. ALGO’s highest ever price was $3. 56 reached in 2019 – it also hit $2. 80 during the 2021 bull market. Regulatory headwinds have coincided with further declines for ALGO. дальше »
2023-8-20 12:08
SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to file an interlocutory appeal against Ripple on Aug. 18 as part of its ongoing case against the firm. Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York previously issued rulings on Ripple’s programmatic exchange sales of XRP and its distributions of XRP as payment for […] The post SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-19 00:20
No decision expected today on Grayscale’s challenge to SEC over Bitcoin ETF conversion
Despite rumors, there will be no decision today, Aug. 18, Grayscale’s lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over their denial of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) conversion, While some had hoped for a decision today, that idea was dispelled by Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst James Seyffart in an Aug. дальше »
2023-8-18 18:35
Federal Reserve shuts down Farmington Bank over unapproved stablecoin project
The Federal Reserve took action against Farmington State Bank on Aug. 17, asserting the bank took on a stablecoin strategy without notifying supervisors or gaining approval. The U.S. government agency said that it approved Farmington’s application to become a bank holding company in 2020, at which time it imposed certain conditions on the bank and […] The post Federal Reserve shuts down Farmington Bank over unapproved stablecoin project appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-18 02:00
SEC permitted to move for interlocutory appeal against Ripple
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was granted court permission to move for an interlocutory appeal against Ripple on Aug. 17. A filing shows that Judge Analisa Torres has reviewed submissions from both sides and granted the SEC’s request to file a motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal. дальше »
2023-8-18 00:10
Former SEC official comments on Binance.US’ request for protection
Binance. US’s parent company’s request for a protective order on Aug. 14 to prevent securities regulators from making excessive demands may be on shaky grounds, according to one former official. дальше »
2023-8-17 03:40
Ripple files opposition to SEC’s expected appeal
Ripple submitted a filing on Aug. 16 expressing opposition to an interlocutory appeal expected from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused Ripple and two of its members in December 2020 of breaking security regulations through the sale of the XRP token. дальше »
2023-8-17 02:30
Cleveland Fed nowcasts signal escalating inflation pressures, crypto market bracing for impact
Quick Take The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s innovative approach to analyzing inflation presents a concerning picture. Utilizing its inflation nowcasting tool, the Bank provides daily nowcasts for two pivotal price indexes – the price index for Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI). дальше »
2023-8-17 01:00
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam weighs in on crypto regulations
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the necessity for a clear regulatory framework in the burgeoning cryptocurrency market during a recent podcast interview with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Aug. дальше »
2023-8-17 00:15
Valkyrie files for Ethereum futures ETF
Valkyrie Investments has filed for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Aug. 16. According to that filing, nearly all of the fund’s assets will be invested in exchange-traded Ethereum futures, while a small portion will be invested in collateral investments such as cash, […] The post Valkyrie files for Ethereum futures ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-17 22:20
The SEC Needs To ‘Take The Win’ And Approve BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
As the world’s largest asset manager looks to offer a spot ETF based on bitcoin, U.S. regulators have little choice but to approve it. дальше »
2023-8-18 15:00
CFTC greenlights Coinbase as first spot crypto platform to offer regulated futures to U.S. customers
Coinbase has secured regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA), a self-regulatory organization designated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). дальше »
2023-8-16 13:16
Bitcoin price resilience hinged on short-term holder cost basis, on-chain analysis shows
Quick Take Bitcoin’s price dynamics are exhibiting a pattern of consistent reliance on the short-term holder cost basis as a support level, currently standing at $29. 1k. For the third time this year, Bitcoin has gravitated towards this price level, indicating its significance in the market’s perception of Bitcoin’s value. дальше »
2023-8-16 13:00
Crypto Controversy: Republican Lawmakers Grill Gensler Over Prometheum’s SEC Blessing
In a recent development, Republican lawmakers on the U. S. congressional committee responsible for overseeing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have intensified their scrutiny of the agency’s crypto approval process. дальше »
2023-8-16 05:00
PayPal to pause UK crypto purchases starting in October
PayPal stated in an email to select users on Aug. 14 that it will temporarily pause crypto buying services in the U. K. in the coming months. That message states that the service will be paused starting on Oct. дальше »
2023-8-16 03:00
Republican members of Congress demand information on Prometheum approval from FINRA, SEC
Financial Services Republicans, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), are inquiring with regulatory agencies regarding the recent approval of Prometheum Ember Capital LLC as a distinct broker-dealer for digital assets. дальше »
2023-8-16 00:20
Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins
The framework outlines requirements for stablecoin issuers to meet to be deemed as regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. дальше »
2023-8-15 08:45
Coinbase launches Stand with Crypto Alliance, reports 52k ‘advocate’ signups on first day
Coinbase announced on Aug. 14 the launch of its Stand With Crypto Alliance, an initiative aimed at countering anti-crypto legislation by mobilizing the community at a grassroots level. While Coinbase has not detailed its long-term strategy, the company suggests that it aims to foster a grassroots movement and develop a proactive constituency advocating for legal […] The post Coinbase launches Stand with Crypto Alliance, reports 52k ‘advocate’ signups on first day appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-15 04:00
Crypto exchange Txbit shuts down due to market conditions
Txbit, a cryptocurrency platform, has announced its closure on September 14, 2023, due to increasing regulatory challenges and market pressures. In an announcement on Monday, Aug. 14, a Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Txbit revealed it is ceasing operations by Sep. 14, 2023.… дальше »
2023-8-15 17:40
SEC partisan divide could alter Bitcoin ETF approval odds, former SEC attorney predicted
According to former SEC attorney John Reed Stark the current SEC, under the chairmanship of Gary Gensler, is unlikely to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF application centering on significant regulatory concerns, including the ability to prevent fraud and protect investors. дальше »
2023-8-14 10:54
The SEC is exceeding its authority and encroaching on Congress’ lawmaking: Senator Lummis
U. S. Senator Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief on August 11 supporting Coinbase’s motion to dismiss against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit. Drawing attention to the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act, which aims to regulate crypto, the Senator said that there are already ongoing debates in Congress on crypto regulation. дальше »
2023-8-13 20:44
Bitcoin ETF could be approved today, analyst claims
Eager anticipation builds in the crypto sector as a pivotal decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF approval is expected by Aug. 12. The crypto community awaits the next step in Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. It is expected… дальше »
2023-8-11 16:17
Canadians barely interested in CBDC with 98% of citizens banked
The Bank of Canada conducted research to understand how citizens would behave in a hypothetical cashless environment toward CBDC. The research paper analyzes the role of CBDC in the potential cashless scenario. дальше »