CZ Confirms Interest In Selling Binance 90% Stake: Key Takeaways From His Latest Interview

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the billionaire founder of Binance, made his return to the public eye at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, after his recent release from Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc II, where he served four months for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) measures at Binance. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda CEO, begins 2-year prison sentence for role in FTX fraud

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the FTX case, reported to a low-security prison in Connecticut on Thursday to start her two-year sentence, CNBC reported. This follows her cooperation with federal prosecutors that contributed to the conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison reports to federal prison to start sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, has begun her two-year prison sentence following her conviction related to the FTX crypto exchange collapse. Ellison, who reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors and served as the star… дальше »

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SEC trying to dismiss three Kraken defenses in lawsuit

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is urging a federal court to dismiss three defenses presented by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in an ongoing lawsuit concerning alleged securities violations. дальше »

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FTX co-founder Gary Wang asks judge for no prison time

Sam Bankman-Fried’s college friend and FTX co-founder Gary Wang is asking a federal judge to spare him from a prison sentence a few days after FTX executive Nishad Singh was given no prison time. FTX co-founder Gary Wang is pleading… дальше »

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Bitcoin Sees LTH Distribution As Price Climbs – On-Chain Indicator Confirms Bullish Environment

Bitcoin is entering what many consider the most pivotal week of this market cycle, not due to the looming U. S. election or the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, but because it’s on the brink of breaking all-time highs. дальше »

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Polymarket runs election betting ads via influencers despite US trading ban: report

Polymarket has partnered with US-based influencers to promote election betting despite a federal ban on American users placing bets on the platform. Polymarket has contacted U.S.-based social media influencers to promote election betting, despite local restrictions, Bloomberg has learned, citing… дальше »

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FBI recovers more than $8m for victims of Kansas bank crypto scheme

Federal law enforcements were able to recover $8.3 million investors lost in a crypto embezzlement case involving the CEO of a Kansas bank. According to an Associated Press report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation managed to recover the lost funds… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Big Week: Election, FOMC Meeting, And Strong Signs Of A Bull Market

As the market faces one of its most volatile weeks—amid the U.S. election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—Bitcoin appears primed for a lasting rally. Historically, major bull runs have followed post-election periods, and analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin’s potential, forecasting it could hit $100,000 by year’s end, […] дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin, Solana, Popcat, and Mantra prices are diving

It was a sea of red in the cryptocurrency market on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for the US election and the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bitcoin fell to $67,900, while Solana (SOL), Popcat (POPCAT), and Mantra (OM) fell to $158, $1. дальше »

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SEC publishes NYSE Arca’s proposal to uplist Grayscale fund

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published the application to uplist a Grayscale digital asset fund to an exchange-traded fund in the Federal Register. The SEC’s action signals that the review process for the NYSE Arca filing, which seeks… дальше »

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The FDIC has told banks to refrain from providing crypto services in over 20 cases, Coinbase finds

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said that the crypto exchange has discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to “pause” or “refrain from providing” or “not proceed” with crypto-related banking services. дальше »

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Are Crypto Banks In Danger? FDIC ‘Pause Letters’ Spark Fears Of Operation Chokepoint 2.0

A cryptocurrency exchange accused the US government of undermining the cryptocurrency sector orchestrating a campaign against digital currencies. Coinbase revealed that the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has been employing tactics to dissuade financial institutions from engaging in crypto-related activities. дальше »

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Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking

Coinbase discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) advised banks to avoid offering crypto-related services. The post Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MetaMask dev Consensys: SEC claims unsupported in law

Ethereum infra developer Consensys filed its response to the U.S. SEC’s claims of federal securities law violations, piling on its lawsuits against the agency. дальше »

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US indicts 26-year-old Gotbit founder for market manipulation

Federal prosecutors in Boston have indicted Aleksei Andriunin, a 26-year-old Russian national and founder of Gotbit, on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. According to the U. дальше »

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Bitcoin - Identifying the impact of Fed's inflation rate

September's inflation rate reached 2.1%, nearing the Fed's target of 2%. Bitcoin's value dropped to $69,263.81 amid profit-taking following a recent rally. Recent data shows the Federal ReseThe post Bitcoin - Identifying the impact of Fed's inflation rate appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin and altcoins could rise after weak NFP data

Cryptocurrencies and stocks remained on edge after the U.S. released weak nonfarm payroll data, pointing to a potentially dovish Federal Reserve. Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back from around $72,500 to the $70,000 level while Ethereum (ETH) is now down more than… дальше »

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FTX former chief of engineering Nishad Singh spared from prison time

Former FTX executive, Nishad Singh, avoids prison time after being sentenced the Manhattan federal judge. Singh is sentenced to three years of supervised release for his role in FTX’s collapse. дальше »

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AurumXchange operator charged with money laundering in unlicensed crypto exchange case

A recent indictment from a federal grand jury has unveiled the illegal activities of Maximiliano Pilipis, who previously ran AurumXchange, an unlicensed virtual currency exchange located in Noblesville, Indiana. дальше »

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Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case

Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, which a federal court agreed with — now he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right. дальше »

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Former President Trump floats idea of eliminating federal income tax

According to the most recent Polymarket odds, the former President currently has a 65% chance of winning the Presidential election. дальше »

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Tether CEO Rejects WSJ’s Allegations of Federal Money Laundering Investigation

Tether’s CEO rebuts allegations of a U.S. investigation into money laundering, sparked by a Wall Street Journal report. The post Tether CEO Rejects WSJ’s Allegations of Federal Money Laundering Investigation appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tether slams WSJ report alleging US probe as ‘irresponsible reporting’

 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied reports about the firm being under investigation in the US. Ardoino’s clarification comes after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that federal prosecutors in Manhattan are allegedly investigating the stablecoin issuer. дальше »

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Tether In The Hot Seat: US Federal Inquiry Into Potential Sanctions And AML Violations

Cryptocurrency company Tether is currently under federal investigation for possible sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to the Wall Street Journal.  The criminal inquiry, led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is examining whether Tether’s stablecoin USDT has been utilized by third parties to fund illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Plunges Following Report of US Government Probe Into Tether

The Bitcoin price has plunged following a WSJ report of a federal probe into Tether дальше »

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US prosecutors considering plea deal for SEC X account hacker

Federal prosecutors are considering a plea deal offer for Eric Council Jr., the Alabama man recently arrested for hacking the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Bloomberg reported on the latest development in the SEC X account… дальше »

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Satoshi Action Fund seeks to replicate cannabis industry with ‘safe haven’ states for Bitcoin custody

The Satoshi Action Fund is advancing efforts to secure state-level protections for Bitcoin self-custody, employing strategies similar to those used by the cannabis industry to navigate federal regulations. дальше »

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Freedom! Nigerian Court Clears Binance Exec, Orders Immediate Release

Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who had been detained since February, has been officially cleared of all charges by the Nigerian government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested the withdrawal of the case at the Federal High Court in Abuja during a court session on October 23, 2024. This announcement was made during […] дальше »

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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges

The Nigerian government has officially dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings executive, who had been detained since February. On Oct. 23, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the case withdrawal at the Federal High Court in Abuja. дальше »

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Fed President Claims Crypto Is ‘Almost Never’ Used Outside Of Illegal Activity, Gets Schooled By Industry Pundits

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Nic Carter slams Minneapolis Fed President for saying crypto is ‘almost never’ used outside of criminal activity

Venture Capitalist Nic Carter criticizes Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari for his remarks on how crypto is “almost never” used outside of illicit activity, even though the data tells a different story. In an X post on Oct. 22,… дальше »

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Coinbase files FOIA requests targeting FDIC over crypto banking restrictions

Coinbase filed two new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on Oct. 18, seeking regulatory clarity for crypto in the US. The new requests are directed at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and were filed by History Associates Incorporated on behalf of the exchange. дальше »

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Bitcoin labeled a “useless piece of paper” as FED Bank of Minneapolis cites its lack of intrinsic value

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis labels Bitcoin as a speculative asset that threatens fiscal stability. The post Bitcoin labeled a “useless piece of paper” as FED Bank of Minneapolis cites its lack of intrinsic value appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Global regulators discussing ways to ‘eliminate’ Bitcoin highlights cracks in fiat system

Global regulators have intensified their efforts against Bitcoin, with researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and economists at the European Central Bank (ECB) making bold recommendations to “eliminate” the leading crypto. дальше »

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Minneapolis Fed release paper pushing for Bitcoin ban or tax to maintain deficits

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently released a paper that suggested governments should ban or tax Bitcoin in order to maintain primary deficits. In a working paper recently published by the Minneapolis Feds on Oct. 17, governments are urged… дальше »

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Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits. дальше »

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Cardano (ADA) Deep Dive: Reaching $0.50 and Future Potential

Cardano (ADA), one of the leading altcoins in the cryptocurrency market, has caught the attention of investors as it shows signs of a potential rally. Over the past 24 hours, ADA has experienced a 6% price increase, reflecting the broader bullish sentiment across the crypto space following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates. дальше »

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Fed official touts DeFi as ally, not rival, to traditional finance

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller believes that DeFi is more likely to work alongside traditional finance rather than replace it entirely. Speaking at the Vienna Macroeconomics Workshop on Oct. дальше »

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Ex-FTX exec Nishad Singh seeks leniency for minor role in collapse

Former FTX executive Nishad Singh is asking a US federal judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing for his role in the exchange’s collapse. In a memorandum filed on Oct. 16, Singh’s legal team emphasized his cooperation with authorities and the limited nature of his involvement, requesting a reduced sentence. дальше »

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U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says

A federal judge "erred" in letting prediction market purveyor Kalshi list and trade election contracts, attorneys for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission argued in a brief to an appellate court Wednesday, reiterating many of the arguments it made during its case before the lower court. дальше »

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SEC faces Ripple appeal deadline uncertainty, XRP community speculates

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple faces new uncertainty, with the community questioning the deadline for the federal agency to file Form C for its appeal. дальше »

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FTX’s Nishad Singh asks to be spared from prison sentence

Former FTX head of engineering, Nishad Singh, urged a Manhattan federal judge to exempt him from a prison sentence for his role in the fall of the cryptocurrency exchange platform. As reported by Bloomberg on Oct. 16 lawyers representing Nishad… дальше »

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US prosecutors push for 5 year prison sentence for Bitfinex-hack mastermind

US prosecutors urged a Washington federal judge that Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind who extracted 120,000 Bitcoin ($8 billion) by hacking into the Bitfinex crypto exchange, should get five years in prison. дальше »

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Crypto Market Reacts to Fed Comments Ahead of Major Data

Markets evaluating recent comments from Federal Reserve officials дальше »

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Analyst Forecasts XRP Bullish Breakout – A 1,000% Opportunity?

XRP is currently testing a crucial resistance level that will shape its price action in the coming weeks. After the euphoria surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts in late September, the market is experiencing uncertainty and anxiety. дальше »

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Convicted FTX executive Ryan Salame is officially in prison custody

During a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, Salame claimed federal prosecutors unfairly targeted him for political reasons.  дальше »

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Nigerian Judge Keeps Binance Exec Gambaryan In Jail: Health Fears Not Enough

A Nigerian Federal High Court has upheld the detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings Ltd. executive, rejecting his recent bail application on health grounds. The decision, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, maintains Gambaryan’s incarceration despite ongoing concerns regarding his medical condition, as Bloomberg reports. дальше »

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‘XRP Is Not A Security’: Bitnomial Files Lawsuit Against SEC

Bitnomial Exchange, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners on October 10, contesting the SEC’s claim that XRP is a security. The complaint, lodged in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against the federal regulator’s attempt […] дальше »

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Over 63,000 BTC were sent to exchanges in last 72 hours — CryptoQuant

The recent 50 basis-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve has had a mixed impact on crypto markets.

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