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Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge
Pending a motion for review filed by the U.S. government, the former Binance CEO will not be allowed to return to his home in the United Arab Emirates as he awaits sentencing. дальше »
2023-11-28 22:33
Binance founder and CEO plead guilty to federal charges | Opinion
Channeling Marie Antionette “Let them eat cake” may have been the famous last words of Binance’s compliance officer before Binance’s guilty plea. дальше »
2023-11-26 16:09
Alchemy Pay bags money services license in Iowa, expands US services
The crypto-fiat payment services provider Alchemy Pay is expanding its presence in the U.S. after acquiring a money services license in the state of Iowa. дальше »
2023-11-24 16:11
US 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings
The suggested regulation would apply to attorneys and litigants without legal representation appearing before the court, obliging them to confirm that filings produced with the help of AI were assessed for precision. дальше »
2023-11-24 11:50
Binance outflows reach $1.2b in past 7 days
Following the $4.3 billion fine by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), Binance’s outflow has surpassed the $1 billion mark over the past week. According to data provided by DeFi Llama, Binance witnessed a negative net outflow of $1.2 billion… дальше »
2023-11-23 10:55
Coinbase cites SEC action against Kraken in push for crypto rulemaking
The Nov. 22 letter claimed that "only mandamus will impel the [SEC] to fully, finally acknowledge that Coinbase's petition for rulemaking was pocket-vetoed long ago." дальше »
2023-11-22 19:11
FTC enhances investigative procedures to deal with AI-related lawbreaking
The Federal Trade Commission unanimously approved a measure to streamline its staff’s ability to issue civil investigative demands in AI investigations while retaining its authority to determine when CIDs are issued. дальше »
2023-11-22 12:48
OpenAI to rehire Sam Altman as CEO with new initial board members
OpenAI says it has reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return as CEO, with a new board including Bret Taylor as chairman, Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. дальше »
2023-11-22 09:21
US Justice Department seizes 9M USDT amid $225M illicit funds frozen by Tether
Officials reported the seizure was tied to an organization responsible for “pig butchering” romance scams.
дальше »2023-11-21 20:45
Breaking: Binance’s CZ to plead guilty to violating Anti-Money Laundering requirements — WSJ
Changpeng Zhao reportedly plans to plead guilty to violating U.S. Anti-Money Laundering requirements and step down as the CEO of the Binance crypto exchange. дальше »
2023-11-21 20:29
Celsius entity to focus only on mining under proposed reorganization plan
The lending firm has been in bankruptcy court since its Chapter 11 filing in 2022, while the SEC filed a lawsuit against both the firm and former CEO Alex Mashinsky in July. дальше »
2023-11-21 18:03
Binance average daily volume is down by 60% amid DOJ’s $4b fine
Binance trading volume down by over 60% amid U.S. DOJ's $4b fine дальше »
2023-11-21 14:38
U.S Senator Slams SEC Over Kraken Scrutiny
US Senator Cynthia Lummis has recently criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s regulatory approach over Kraken, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, without clear crypto rules. дальше »
2023-11-21 12:45
Tether freezes $225M in USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam. дальше »
2023-11-20 18:02
Who is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s interim CEO?
OpenAI’s new interim CEO is considered a “product person” who supports regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence.
дальше »2023-11-20 23:29
Bitcoin fees skyrocket on spot BTC ETF hype
The Bitcoin blockchain reached $11.6 million in fees paid on Nov. 16, with the average transaction fee up 746% from a year ago.
дальше »2023-11-18 23:18
Sushi to test Bitcoin swaps and Opyn DeFi protocol founders cave to CFTC pressure: Finance Redefined
Sushi is set to test Bitcoin swaps on 30 different blockchains using the interpretability protocol ZetaChain.
дальше »2023-11-18 22:25
Opyn co-founders exit following CFTC charges
The co-founders of Opyn stepped down as their defi options protocol faced charges from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in September. CEO Zubin Koticha revealed today in an X post that he and co-founder Alexis Gauba have chosen to… дальше »
2023-11-14 12:54
U.S. House Committee to probe crypto’s role in illicit activities
On Nov. 15, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will scrutinize cryptocurrency’s role in illicit activities, focusing on money laundering and terrorism funding. The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee (FSC) is holding a big meeting on Nov. 15… дальше »
2023-11-14 12:37
U.S. lawmakers establish CLARITY Act to shutdown federal ties to Chinese blockchain
U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn and Abigail Spanberger have introduced the CLARITY Act of 2023, a bill aimed at prohibiting federal officials from transacting with Chinese blockchain companies to safeguard national security interests. дальше »
2023-11-10 00:31
Maine state treasurer to focus on abandoned crypto accounts
The Office of the Maine State Treasurer issued a program evaluation report in November with the intention to prioritize the management of abandoned cryptocurrency accounts. дальше »
2023-11-9 19:13
Chinese president calls for unity on AI challenges and cyber development
Xi Jinping addressed the World Internet Conference Summit, saying there is a need to “deepen” exchanges and cooperation on an international level on AI challenges and cyberspace development. дальше »
2023-11-9 13:23
Coinbase council gains 4 to tackle regulatory uncertainty
Coinbase has added four Washington, D.C., heavyweights to examine what ‘consequences will result from regulatory uncertainty.’ Crypto exchange Coinbase has included four national security experts in its Global Advisory Council as regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. looms. According to the… дальше »
2023-11-8 16:34
U.S. Treasury urges Congress to act against crypto abuse
During a recent speech, deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo urged Congress to support the Biden administration’s efforts to tackle the illicit use of crypto. Adeyemo’s latest call to action comes in the wake of concerns that militant groups like Hamas… дальше »
2023-11-8 16:15
Circle eyes IPO in 2024 after failure in 2021: Bloomberg
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial is considering going public, although no final decision has been made yet. USDC issuer Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is weighing an IPO in 2024, three years after the firm announced its plans to go public… дальше »
2023-11-8 11:43
Gemini loses second executive amid U.S. legal turmoil
Winklevoss’ Gemini is losing its second executive this year as the firm struggles to expand in the Asia-Pacific region amid legal battles in the U.S. Gemini’s Chief Technology Officer Pravjit Tiwana is leaving the firm after he joined in early… дальше »
2023-11-7 14:24
US lawmaker seeks to slash SEC chief’s salary to just $1
U.S. legislator has proposed reducing the annual salary of Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler to a mere one dollar. Representative Tim Burchett has put forth an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill, proposing to… дальше »
2023-11-7 13:56
Is China “Monitoring” The Bitcoin ETF Scene Via Hong Kong?
According to Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, China could be closely monitoring how the United States navigates the spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) pressure through its “proxy asset manager,” Hong Kong. дальше »
2023-11-7 04:00
FTX advisers sharing customers’ data with FBI: Report
FTX advisers have complied with subpoenas from multiple FBI field offices in recent months, providing law enforcement with records of some customers’ trades. дальше »
2023-11-4 22:47
U.S. attorney says Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case is “old as time”
U.S. attorney warns fraudsters that they are not untouchable, following Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction in the old FTX fraud case дальше »
2023-11-3 15:19
U.S. authorities to seize $54m in Ethereum connected to narcotics trafficking
The U.S. government has filed a civil forfeiture action to recover $54 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) previously seized from Christopher Castelluzzo дальше »
2023-11-3 14:54
UK AI Safety Summit: Musk likens AI to ‘magic genie,’ says no jobs needed in future
The second day of the U.K. AI summit featured a one-on-one talk between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk, who discussed the future of the job market, China and AI as a “magic genie.” дальше »
2023-11-4 14:07
SEC seeks summary judgment in Do Kwon and Terraform Labs case
The “evidence” of violations provided by the SEC points to Kwon’s involvement in misleading crypto investors by creating and marketing Terra and its in-house Terra (LUNA) tokens as securities. дальше »
2023-11-4 09:59
NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order
Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”
дальше »2023-11-3 00:00
ProShares announces launch of short Ether-linked ETF
ProShares’s new Short Ether Strategy ETF is set to start trading on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol SETH.
дальше »2023-11-3 16:06
Sam Bankman-Fried ‘doubled down’ by buying Binance’s stake in FTX — US prosecutors
The prosecution is delivering its closing arguments at the Southern District Court of New York, where SBF’s trial has been taking place since Oct. 3. дальше »
2023-11-2 23:03
‘That’s fraud,’ prosecutors say in closing arguments at Sam Bankman-Fried trial
The U.S. government delivered its closing arguments in New York in an effort to convince the jury that SBF is guilty of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. дальше »
2023-11-2 18:08
GAO finds controversial SEC guidance is subject to congressional oversight
The SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has been the target of much criticism in the crypto community.
дальше »2023-11-1 00:29
Crypto startup Bastion secures money transmitter licenses in US
Launched in September by two former Andreessen Horowitz executives, Bastion has acquired its first two money transmitter licenses in New Hampshire and Arkansas. дальше »
2023-11-1 16:00
Bittrex secures court approval to wind down US operations
Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has received court approval to proceed with its revised bankruptcy plan, aimed at winding down its operations in the United States. On Sep. 30, Judge Brendan Shannon approved the company’s liquidation plan during a hearing in… дальше »
2023-10-31 14:52
Sam Bankman-Fried's perspective on FTX fall
Sam Bankman-Fried testified in court this week, denying any wrongdoing between FTX and Alameda Research despite admitting “big mistakes." дальше »
2023-10-29 20:52
Sam Bankman-Fried’s perspective on FTX fall
Sam Bankman-Fried testified in court this week, denying any wrongdoing between FTX and Alameda Research despite admitting “big mistakes.“ дальше »
2023-10-30 20:52
Nobody Cares About Bitcoin (BTC) In The US: Google Trends
If Google Trends data is anything to go by, it could mean that Americans don’t care about Bitcoin (BTC) or the interest is ultra-low and falling despite the series of bullish events in the last few days. дальше »
2023-10-28 03:00
Only 7% happy with U.S. financial system, Coinbase reports
New research by Coinbase shows only a tiny percent of U.S. citizens still believe the American Dream is achievable in the current financial environment. Less than 10% of Americans are happy with the nation’s financial system as younger generations become… дальше »
2023-10-27 11:49
Gary Gensler teases details of SEC’s $5B take from enforcement actions, shades crypto
Gensler revealed that the SEC took 780 enforcement actions, including 500 standalone cases, and distributed $930 million to harmed investors. дальше »
2023-10-26 15:32
Hashdex sits down with SEC over spot Bitcoin ETF application
Asset manager Hashdex recently met with the U.S. SEC to address the regulator’s concerns over its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2023-10-26 00:50
North America leads in crypto usage trend, Chainalysis says
The recent report from Chainalysis offers an insightful look into the crypto market in North America, examining its global dominance, the impact of institutional investments, etc. The Chainalysis report posted on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-24 11:28
SEC moves to dismiss lawsuit against Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen
The civil lawsuit against the Ripple executives had been ongoing since December 2020.
дальше »2023-10-20 00:22
US says crypto mixers threaten national security amid Middle East conflict
The U.S. Treasury Department is currently pushing for new rules that enhance monitoring and reporting capabilities on virtual currency mixers leveraged by illicit actors and terrorist groups. дальше »
2023-10-20 22:37
US Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto exchange
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued sanctions on Buy Cash, a digital asset exchange located in Gaza used by Hamas for terror financing. дальше »