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Ripple accuses SEC of weaponizing the company’s quarterly reports in court

Ripple has decided to remove details of its XRP transactions from its quarterly reports, a change driven by a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company. In the July 31 report, Ripple explained that the SEC’s action forced it to re-evaluate the role and contents of its quarterly report from […] The post Ripple accuses SEC of weaponizing the company’s quarterly reports in court appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-8-2 23:15


Exclusive: Non-profit Glo launches stablecoin leveraging yields to alleviate extreme poverty

Nonprofit organization Glo has announced the Aug. 2 launch of Glo Dollar, a regulated stablecoin with an ambitious goal: leveraging cryptocurrency yields to lift millions out of extreme poverty. CryptoSlate spoke with Jasper Driessens, Co-Founder of Glo, about the project’s goals and how it leverages traditional finance to fund a non-profit stablecoin. дальше »

2023-8-2 08:00


IRS clarifies rules on crypto staking rewards

The Internal Revenue Service issued new guidelines on July 31, outlining its stance on taxing cryptocurrency staking rewards. The new directives stipulate that taxpayers who engage in staking of cryptocurrency native to a proof-of-stake blockchain and subsequently receive additional cryptocurrency units as validation rewards are required to include the value of these rewards in their […] The post IRS clarifies rules on crypto staking rewards appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-8-1 08:00


German privacy watchdog has been investigating Worldcoin since November 2022

One of Germany’s top privacy regulators began investigating Worldcoin’s data collection practices in November 2022, and the probe is still ongoing, Reuters reported on July 31. The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision President Michael Will told the newswire that the regulator had concerns over the project’s aim to process “sensitive data at a […] The post German privacy watchdog has been investigating Worldcoin since November 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-8-1 02:00


Could a new surge in TUSD supply trigger another Bitcoin rally?

The circulating supply of TrueUSD (TUSD), a highly liquid stablecoin, has seen a significant increase of almost $250 million between July 29 and July 30. While this might appear as a minor uptick for a stablecoin with a circulating supply exceeding $3 billion, historical data suggests that notable price rallies have often followed such spikes […] The post Could a new surge in TUSD supply trigger another Bitcoin rally? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-8-1 21:45


Bitcoin balances on top exchanges: What history tells us about future bull runs

Quick Take Of the three cryptocurrency exchanges holding the largest amounts of Bitcoin, Bitfinex has 320,000 BTC, Coinbase has 439,000 BTC, and Binance has 650,000 BTC. When considering the average withdrawal price across all exchanges, Bitfinex’s cost basis for BTC is way below the current market price at 10,000 USD and thus is often referred […] The post Bitcoin balances on top exchanges: What history tells us about future bull runs appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-31 19:00


Analyzing Bitcoin’s summer performance with a cautionary eye on September

Quick Take As July comes to a close, Bitcoin’s performance offers a nuanced view, closing the month with a slight dip of about 3.5%. This is the second month this year where Bitcoin has declined, but despite this, the cryptocurrency has seen a remarkable yearly increase of 77%, Moving into the final month of summer, […] The post Analyzing Bitcoin’s summer performance with a cautionary eye on September appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-31 19:00


Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres calls Gensler’s SEC ‘arbitrary and capricious’

Democratic House of Representatives member Ritchie Torres criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and advocated for new laws on July 28. Torres told Unchained podcast host Laura Shin: “The modus operandi of the SEC under [Chair] Gary Gensler has been regulation by enforcement … he has taken what I consider to be arbitrary […] The post Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres calls Gensler’s SEC ‘arbitrary and capricious’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-29 08:00


Stablecoin decline as ETH staking, Layer-2s see major growth in Q2 2023

During a relatively stable second quarter, Bitcoin and Ethereum have expanded their shares to over 70% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization for the first time since April 2021 During the same period, the recently released Crypto Market Insights Report 2023Q2 by TokenInsight indicates the crypto market saw a decrease in the total market capitalization […] The post Stablecoin decline as ETH staking, Layer-2s see major growth in Q2 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-29 23:15


Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried

U.S. prosecutors have withdrawn political campaign financing charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a July 27 court filing. The decision to drop the charges stems from the terms of the United States extradition treaty with the Bahamas, which stipulate that the government would not prosecute Bankman-Fried on charges for which the Bahamanian […] The post Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-28 04:00


Bitcoin, Solana community calls out Coinbase CEO on crypto payment vision

The vision for a future where crypto payments are instant, accessible, and global has ignited a spirited debate among industry leaders on the path toward achieving this goal. As reported by Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the crypto industry, including Coinbase, focuses on integrating layer 2 solutions, better on-ramps, and simpler user experiences to bring […] The post Bitcoin, Solana community calls out Coinbase CEO on crypto payment vision appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-28 20:00


Binance’s European exodus continues as exchange withdraws critical license application in Germany

Binance confirmed to CryptoSlate that it had withdrawn its crypto custody license application in Germany, according to a July 26 emailed statement. In June, unconfirmed reports emerged that BaFin, Germany’s top financial regulator, intended to deny Binance’s application for a crypto custody license. дальше »

2023-7-26 18:28


Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case

A Singaporean High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency is a property capable of being held in trust, according to a July 25 ruling. ByBit vs. Miss Ho The court reached this decision in a case involving Seychelles-based crypto exchange ByBit which alleged that a contractor Miss Ho Kai Xin, breached the terms of her employment […] The post Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 16:55


Hong Kong based stablecoin FDUSD goes live on Binance with monthly audits

Hong Kong-based First Digital Group announced on July 26 that its stablecoin, First Digital USD (FDUSD), has been listed on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. As one of Asia’s leading qualified custodians, First Digital Trust is part of the First Digital Group, which includes FD121, the entity under which FDUSD has been […] The post Hong Kong based stablecoin FDUSD goes live on Binance with monthly audits appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 12:15


Google and Microsoft describe AI prospects in latest earning reports

Alphabet — the parent company of Google — and Microsoft both described their artificial intelligence (AI) prospects in quarterly earnings reports on July 25. Google calls itself an AI leader Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said: “Our continued leadership in AI and our excellence in engineering and innovation are driving the next evolution […] The post Google and Microsoft describe AI prospects in latest earning reports appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 06:00


Venom blockchain hits 1M testnet wallets in two months

Venom Blockchain has reached one million wallets on its testnet within just two months of its launch, according to a July 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The blockchain network’s Foundation attributed the rapid adoption “to its innovative technology, rigorous regulatory compliance, and secure, user-friendly environment catering to a diverse user base. дальше »

2023-7-25 22:15


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Bitcoin sees first outflows in a month as Ethereum, XRP enjoy investors’ confidence

Digital assets investment products recorded $6.5 million in outflows this week after four consecutive weeks of inflows totaling $742 million, Coinshares reported on July 24. This week’s outflows break the longest streak of inflows since late 2021, coinciding with the recent market downturn that saw Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dump to its lowest value since June […] The post Bitcoin sees first outflows in a month as Ethereum, XRP enjoy investors’ confidence appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-24 19:10


SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that a portion of the Ripple ruling was “wrongly decided,” according to documents filed in court on July 21. The part of the ruling referred to — the part that went against the SEC — stated that the sale of XRP on exchanges did not constitute a […] The post SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-23 22:34


How DeFi adoption varies across chains, BTC price affects velocity

The ‘DeFi Summer’ of 2020 was a turning point in the blockchain industry, as the season saw the debut of several DeFi projects, signaling the dawn of a new era in finance. DeFi’s evolution during this period didn’t just make waves; it catalyzed a paradigm shift, positioning itself as the bold trailblazer of this unprecedented […] The post How DeFi adoption varies across chains, BTC price affects velocity appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-22 17:52


$125M CoinDesk deal may be in final stages

A partial sale of the crypto news site CoinDesk valued at $125 million could soon be completed, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 20. The investor group reportedly involved in the sale is said to be headed by Peter Vessenes of Capital6 and Matthew Roszak of Tally Capital, the latter of which is focused […] The post $125M CoinDesk deal may be in final stages appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-21 01:40


Bankrupt FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried for $71M to recover ‘political capital’ payments

Bankrupt exchange FTX filed a lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Foundation, and several other entities to recover over $71 million, according to a July 19 court filing. FTX alleged that Latona, a sham non-profit company in the Bahamas, in compliance with the FTX Foundation, took over $71 million in commingled funds from Alameda and FTX […] The post Bankrupt FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried for $71M to recover ‘political capital’ payments appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-20 14:20


Elizabeth Warren asks SEC to investigate Elon Musk’s dual roles at Twitter and Tesla

On July 17, Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to initiate investigations into two companies led by Elon Musk, namely Tesla and Twitter, due to potential legal and ethical issues Warren began by reiterating concerns that she sent to Tesla in December 2022, all of which concern Musk’s dual leadership […] The post Elizabeth Warren asks SEC to investigate Elon Musk’s dual roles at Twitter and Tesla appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-18 04:05


National Australia Bank blocks millions in crypto transactions citing scam concerns

National Australia Bank (NAB) blocked over A$270 million (around $184 million) in customer payments that raised scam concerns during the last four months, according to a July 17 statement. NAB blocking payments to ‘high-risk’ cryptocurrency exchanges NAB stated it stopped an undisclosed amount of transactions to crypto platforms where scams were prevalent between March and […] The post National Australia Bank blocks millions in crypto transactions citing scam concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-18 22:15


Mysterious self-proclaimed Binance stakeholder “Eeon” seeks to intervene in SEC’s suit against the exchange

“Eeon,” an individual that claims to represent Binance customers, attempted to enter an ongoing securities case concerning the exchange company on July 14. Eeon and the affected customers wrote in a filing: “We are the proper parties to this matter as we have been identified by the Court in its Order issued on June 17, […] The post Mysterious self-proclaimed Binance stakeholder “Eeon” seeks to intervene in SEC’s suit against the exchange appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-15 01:40


Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges

Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky was released on a $40 million bail on July 13, the same day he was arrested after being charged with multiple counts of fraud, according to a CNN report. Mashinsky’s lawyer Jonathan Ohring told CNN that the former CEO “vehemently” denies all charges and intends to “vigorously” fight them […] The post Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-14 21:00


First European Bitcoin ETF set to launch this month after 12-month delay

Jacobi Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), the first European BTC ETF,  is set to launch later this month on Euronext Amsterdam, Financial Times reported on July 13. Jacobi Asset Management reportedly stated that the fund was “on track” for listing this month as there was now demand for it following its initial 12-month-long hiatus because […] The post First European Bitcoin ETF set to launch this month after 12-month delay appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-14 20:10


Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent

Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-13 20:18


Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time

Quick Take More than 10 years: 14.8% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for over 10 years. Between 7 and 10 years: 5.6% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 7 […] The post Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-12 12:07


Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton suggested during a CNBC interview on July 10 that regulators could soon feel compelled to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. Clayton explained that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously chosen to reject spot Bitcoin ETFs while approving futures Bitcoin ETFs based on the latter’s surveillance sharing agreements […] The post Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 01:10


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Grayscale challenges SEC’s decision on leveraged Bitcoin ETF as GBTC discount narrows

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has questioned the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to approve a leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in a July 10 letter. The firm’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also narrowed to its lowest point since May 2022, according to ycharts data, GBTC discount narrows GBTC’s discount to its net asset value […] The post Grayscale challenges SEC’s decision on leveraged Bitcoin ETF as GBTC discount narrows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 23:57


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Bank of International Settlements predicts 15 retail and nine wholesale CBDCs by 2030

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) predicted that there will be 15 retail and nine wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by 2030, according to its survey of 86 central banks. Central Banks increasingly pro-CBDC According to the report, 93% of central banks are researching CBDCs, and more than 50% have started making substantial efforts […] The post Bank of International Settlements predicts 15 retail and nine wholesale CBDCs by 2030 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 18:59


Standard Chartered, Matrixport foresee Bitcoin hitting $120k next year

International bank Standard Chartered predicted that Bitcoin’s (BTC) price could end the year as high as $50,000 and reach $120,000 by next year, according to a July 10 Reuters report. Standard’s Chartered prediction is congruent with Matrixport, a crypto financial services platform that predicted BTC’s price to reach $125,000 by 2024 in a report shared […] The post Standard Chartered, Matrixport foresee Bitcoin hitting $120k next year appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-10 16:50


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Bankrupt Voyager experiences $250M withdrawal surge as users move assets to centralized exchanges

Voyager, the now-bankrupt crypto lender, has seen approximately $250 million in net outflows since it reactivated its withdrawal function on June 23, as per data from Dune Analytics. Data from Dune showed that Voyager saw massive withdrawals during the week starting July 3, as users withdrew $64 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), $74 million in […] The post Bankrupt Voyager experiences $250M withdrawal surge as users move assets to centralized exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-10 16:10


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Crypto community questions SEC probe into DeFi protocol BarnBridge

DeFi protocol BarnBridge said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and team member, according to a July 7 tweet. To reduce the protocol’s legal liability, Douglas Park, BarnBridge DAO’s elected legal counsel, advised that the protocol should cease the creation of new pools, and old liquidity pools […] The post Crypto community questions SEC probe into DeFi protocol BarnBridge appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-7 19:35


Will artificial intelligence choose Bitcoin as its currency? Arthur Hayes thinks so

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has proposed that Bitcoin could become the preferred currency for the rapidly advancing domain of artificial intelligence. In a recent blog post titled “Massa,” Hayes discussed a future where AI and robotics would eliminate the less desirable tasks in human work, allowing more people to focus on […] The post Will artificial intelligence choose Bitcoin as its currency? Arthur Hayes thinks so appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-7 11:27


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Celsius moves altcoins to new wallets in preparation for Bitcoin and Ethereum conversion

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network moved around $70 million worth of altcoins on July 5 following the recent court approval to sell them for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Data from Arkham Intelligence showed that the lender had moved millions of altcoins and stablecoins to different wallets, including those related to crypto market maker Wintermute, […] The post Celsius moves altcoins to new wallets in preparation for Bitcoin and Ethereum conversion appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-6 23:05


Binance suspends support for 8 Multichain-bridged tokens amid cross-chain issues

Crypto exchange Binance will suspend support for eight Multichain-bridged (MULTI) tokens on July 7 till further notice because of the issues with some of the protocol’s cross-chain routes. In a July 5 update, Binance stated that its users would be unable to deposit or withdraw digital assets, including Travala, Alchemy Pay, Harvest Finance, Polkastarter, and […] The post Binance suspends support for 8 Multichain-bridged tokens amid cross-chain issues appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-5 15:20