U.S. court decides against former Coinbase employee, calls some crypto assets securities

A federal judge in a landmark ruling supports the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) position that certain crypto assets are securities even when traded on secondary markets. A March 1 judgment in the SEC case against a former Coinbase staffer… дальше »

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Hackers target Coinbase, Binance staff with phishing clones of Gmail, iCloud

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon, which targets employees of Coinbase, Binance, Gemini, and Kraken. A phishing campaign employing a new toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon has emerged, targeting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees as well as staff… дальше »

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Why ChatGPT puts Bitbot No. 1 for 2024's must-buy crypto rankings

With a perfect storm of bullish factors aligning for crypto investors in 2024—an upcoming Bitcoin halving, BTC crossing $50k, and the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts, to name a few—everyone The post Why ChatGPT puts Bitbot No. дальше »

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Is Meme Moguls worth buying after the PCE data today?

Crypto market is in focus today after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said core personal consumption expenditures price index was in line with expectations in January (read more). Why is inflation data significant for Meme Moguls? The in-line inflation data this morning is of significant since it may create more room for the Federal […] дальше »

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Ripple Faces New Bombshell Class Action Lawsuit Over Unregistered XRP Sales — XRP’s Fate Hanging In Balance?

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Man Who Laundered Billions in Bitcoins Says Bitcoin Fog Was a Help: Bloomberg

Ilya Lichtenstein, one of the crypto industry's most high-stakes criminals, is now helping federal prosecutors in their case against Bitcoin Fog, one of the mixing services he said he'd used to conceal assets. дальше »

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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta urges caution while embracing crypto in banking

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, via its Board of Governors, recently outlined its stance on integrating crypto and financial innovation within the banking sector, emphasizing a dual focus on regulatory adherence and technological advancements. A Feb. 26 statement by… дальше »

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Ripple to Face Another Lawsuit: Details

Ripple is set to face a new class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal and California securities laws by offering and selling XRP without registration дальше »

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Ted Cruz leads Republican senators in resistance to CBDC bills

Spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Republican senators are making concerted efforts to restrict the ability of the Federal Reserve to launch a CBDC. дальше »

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Judge Signs Off on Binance's $4.3B Plea Deal With U.S. Prosecutors

A federal judge approved the U.S. Department of Justice's $4.3 billion fine on Binance after the crypto exchange pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws last November. дальше »

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Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms sue US federal agencies over crypto energy scrutiny

Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms have initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), its Energy and Information Administration (EIA), and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The legal challenge, filed in the U.S.… дальше »

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FTX receives go-ahead to sell its stake in AI startup Anthropic

Collapsed crypto exchange FTX has been cleared to sell its stake in Anthropic which has more than doubled in value since the exchange’s investment.  United States federal bankruptcy judge John Dorsey approved FTX’s motion to sell its shares in artificial… дальше »

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Winklevoss twins give out $4.9m to Fairshake crypto lobbying group

Founders of Gemini exchange, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, have donated $4.9 million to the Fairshake political action committee (PAC). The Winklevoss twins have each donated $2.45 million to the Super PAC, according to the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) and… дальше »

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Detective accused of Bitcoin theft from Trezor hardware wallet

The NACC of Australia has alleged that a federal police officer stole 81.62 Bitcoin from a Trezor hardware wallet during a drug raid. The BTC stash is worth over $4 million at current prices.  дальше »

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Crypto Probe Unveils Federal Officer’s Connection To Alleged Bitcoin Theft

A dark cloud hangs over the Australian federal police as one of its own, Officer William Wheatley, stands accused of a daring crypto heist. The missing loot? A staggering 81. 62 Bitcoins, valued at a then-humble $309,000 in 2019, but now a cool $4. дальше »

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US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

US prosecutors filed a sentencing memo on Feb. 16 asking a federal judge to sign off on the Binance plea deal, Bloomberg News reported. In November 2023, Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pled guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. дальше »

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Crypto to Strengthen U.S. Dollar, Fed Official Predicts

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller suggests that the burgeoning DeFi sector дальше »

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U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

Crypto critics often warn of digital currencies' potential to destabilize the U. S. dollar, but Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller argued that stablecoins' dependence on the dollar could actually strengthen the U. дальше »

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Jerome Powell urges for stablecoin regulatory framework

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed House Democrats regarding the necessity of a legislative framework for stablecoins. дальше »

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Fed Chair Powell Told House Democrats U.S. Needs Stablecoin Bill: Politico

Powell also said a CBDC would need Congress' approval before the Federal Reserve will act. дальше »

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Will Bitcoin Drop to $40,000 After Higher Than Expected CPI?

Unexpected US inflation data has led to a $60 billion loss in cryptocurrency market capitalization, cooling expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and causing Bitcoin to fall below $50,000. The post Will Bitcoin Drop to $40,000 After Higher Than Expected CPI? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin retreats below $49k as CPI release dashes hope of rate cuts

Bitcoin (BTC) price saw a significant pullback, erasing gains from Monday as investors recalibrated their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy following the release of January Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. дальше »

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Faces Delay In Criminal Sentencing

The sentencing of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” on a money laundering rule charge has been delayed until April 30, a notice in Seattle federal court disclosed. This two-month postponement comes after Zhao, a Canadian national and former Binance CEO, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21 to a charge of failure to maintain […] дальше »

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CZ’s Sentencing Postponed: Binance Founder Now Set To Know His Fate In Late April

A U.S. court has rescheduled the sentencing of Changpeng Zhao, with no apparent explanation provided for the two-month delay. The notice of rescheduled hearing was filed in a Seattle Federal Court on Monday.  дальше »

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Top Fed Official Slams Bitcoin

Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, has cast significant doubt on Bitcoin's value as an inflation hedge дальше »

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Arthur Hayes gives bullish prediction on Bitcoin’s rally to $1 million

The co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, has said that Bitcoin’s price could rally to $1 million amid a potential crisis in the US banking industry. Hayes shared his bullish prediction through a post on X, where he dismissed the sentiments of the US Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. The Fed Chair has […] дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Steady as Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates steady, maintaining the benchmark rate in the 5.25% to 5.5% range for the fourth consecutive meeting дальше »

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SOL and AVAX spearhead the rebound in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin surpassing its 50-day average just ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

Сообщение SOL and AVAX spearhead the rebound in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin surpassing its 50-day average just ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting. появились сначала на Coinstelegram. дальше »

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Major FED Decision to Affect Crypto Market in Two Days

First major financial decision by Federal Reserve expected to shake up market дальше »

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Why US Inflation Can Still Move Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price

The preferred inflation gauge of the US Federal Reserve came in below 3% in December, which could mean that Bitcoin will get a chance to mature ahead of anticipated rate cuts. The post Why US Inflation Can Still Move Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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OneCoin Lawyer Mark Scott handed a 10-year sentence

In a significant legal development, Mark Scott, a lawyer implicated in the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. This follows his conviction for bank fraud and money laundering related to the OneCoin project, which amassed nearly $4 billion between 2014 and 2016. дальше »

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