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Stablecoin bill: expert reaction varies from ‘benefit the digital token economy’ to ‘stifle innovation’
Stablecoin regulation in the US could require stablecoin providers to maintain reserves that would back their coin on “at least one-to-one basis. ” While major stablecoin entities like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) already abide by this guideline, those that don’t risk a $1 million fee or up to five years in prison. дальше »
2023-4-20 20:11
Coinbase CEO Is Considering Relocating Company Outside Of The U.S. Due To Unfavorable Regulation
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, is contemplating moving overseas should the U.S. fail to level the playing field with an unambiguous regulatory framework. дальше »
2023-4-18 20:06
African blockchain ventures outpace global funding growth: Report
Africa witnessed a 429% YoY increase in venture funding in 2022, with the majority of funding coming from Seychelles and South Africa. дальше »
2023-4-19 16:52
Novogratz: Long gold, euro and bitcoin as ‘clearest trades’
Novogratz is bullish on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and gold and the Euro. As the broader market looks for a clear path amid recent macroeconomic events, including the mayhem witnessed after major bank collapses, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz offered his outlook for what could be the best trades in the year. дальше »
2023-4-15 16:17
Bitcoin tops $30K, but why is it rising & will it continue? Inflation and interest rates hold key
The crypto bear is awakening from its long slumber. Last June, Bitcoin was trading at $30,000. Then, emails dropped into the inboxes of Celsius investors, announcing that the crypto lender was suspending withdrawals. дальше »
2023-4-12 13:29
Majority Of Crypto Investors Evaded Taxes In 2022, Study Shows
A digital currency tax firm, Divly, recently conducted a study revealing that nearly all digital asset investors did not pay taxes on their crypto holdings in 2022. A staggering 98% of crypto investors did not report their digital asset transactions to the tax authorities, evading their tax obligations. дальше »
2023-4-7 17:30
SEC Chair Gensler Faces Scrutiny Over Crypto Policy From Congress, Mark This Date
Following recent actions by US authorities against the US crypto industry, Operation Choke Point 2.0 has become more apparent than ever. At the center of the campaign is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which recently sent a Well Notice to Coinbase and brought forth a lawsuit against crypto mogul Justin Sun over fraud […] дальше »
2023-3-29 10:45
Experts react to White House report on crypto: ‘astonishing such a document exists’
The crypto community is surprised at how badly Biden’s administration is missing the point in terms of what the sector offers. Indeed, several experts have expressed their reservations regarding what the White House published in its Economic Report for the President 2023. дальше »
2023-3-23 19:47
War On Bitcoin And Crypto: Here’s How The Industry Will Win
If the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Wells Notice against Coinbase makes anything clear, it’s that the agency is at war with the crypto industry. Coinbase is the poster child for the American crypto industry and has always been committed to regulatory compliance and license registration – otherwise, the exchange wouldn’t have been able […] дальше »
2023-3-23 12:30
deVere Group CEO says Fed’s “Big Decision” on rate hikes was really no decision at all
The US Federal Reserve just raised its interest rate, announcing a 25 basis point hike on Wednesday afternoon. With this, the Fed has pushed the federal funds rate to the 4. 75%-5% range, its highest level since October 2007. дальше »
2023-3-23 22:25
Marcus Sotiriou says US bank closures acted as catalyst for Bitcoin price
Publicly listed digital asset broker GlobalBlock (TSXV:BLOK) market analyst Marcus Sotiriou weighed in on the recent Bitcoin price (BTC/USD) movement that saw it briefly trade above $28K for the first time in months over the weekend. дальше »
2023-3-22 21:33
Mike Novogratz says decentralized revolution is happening– what does this mean for AltSignals?
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) price rose beyond $27,000 on Friday, hitting a 9-month high as crypto bounced higher following this week’s turmoil in the US banking sector. Amid the rally to $27k for BTC and near $1,750 for ETH, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz tweeted that it was time for crypto and that “the decentralized revolution is […] The post Mike Novogratz says decentralized revolution is happening– what does this mean for AltSignals? appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-3-19 16:23
The US Government wants the Voyager-Binance deal to be halted
Key takeaways; The US Government wants to halt the $1 billion deal between Binance. US and Voyager Digital. The government said the deal should be on hold while key legal objections are ironed out. дальше »
2023-3-15 15:08
New York banking authorities shut down crypto-friendly Signature Bank
Key takeaways Crypto-friendly bank Signature Bank has been shut down by New York Banking authorities. The Federal Reserve said the decision was made to protect the US economy and strengthen public confidence in the banking system. дальше »
2023-3-13 06:37
White House Attention Gets Drawn to Silvergate’s Crypto Fallout
The fallout of crypto-focused bank Silvergate has jolted the crypto sector in the past few days, drawing the attention of US regulators and now the White House. дальше »2023-3-7 20:01
The US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for crypto, says Coinbase’s CEO
Brian Armstrong believes that the US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. He added that offshoring crypto hurts the American financial system. Armstrong argues that the traditional financial system hasn’t been updated in nearly four decades. дальше »
2023-3-2 12:39
CZ denies reports Binance plans to delist US-based tokens
The Binance CEO tweeted that the reports were false However, he acknowledged the exchange had “pulled back” on some deals. Binance has endured a lot of FUD over the past several months, particularly after the collapse of FTX. дальше »
2023-2-18 21:06
Expert: SEC’s war on crypto just getting started
Marcus Sotiriou, a market analyst at UK-listed digital asset firm GlobalBlock, says the SEC is just starting in its crackdown on crypto. The analyst said this in a note to clients on Monday following regulatory moves against crypto firm Paxos and the stablecoin BUSD. дальше »
2023-2-13 16:44
Ex-Coinbase manager pleads guilty to insider trading charges
A former employee of global crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) has pleaded guilty to charges related to a crypto insider trading case. Ishan Wahi, who was charged with participating in a scheme that saw him share insider information about Coinbase’s listing of tokens, pleaded guilty on Tuesday. дальше »
2023-2-10 22:35
The Federal Reserve’s tussle with inflation and its effects on crypto
The US Federal Reserve continues to uphold its steadfast commitment to mitigating the escalation of inflation, as demonstrated through recent augmentations of interest rates. The Fed’s endeavor to tackle inflation has not been without consequences of conventional finance, with risk… дальше »
2023-2-6 17:16
DOJ says Bankman-Fried attempted to influence witness
US prosecutors argue that Sam Bankman-Fried tried to influence Ryne Miller, the General Counsel of FTX US. The former FTX CEO allegedly contacted Miller through encrypted instant messaging platform Signal and via email. дальше »
2023-1-28 12:29
The best slot games available in the US
Slot games are one of the most popular casino game genres worldwide, and their popularity has remained solid for decades. Charles Fey invented the original slot machine, and they have evolved hugely since then. дальше »
2023-1-26 22:37
Silvergate reports $1 billion net loss amid significant outflows
Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE:SI) and its wholly-owned crypto-focused subsidiary Silvergate Bank, recorded a more than $1 billion net loss during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to financial results the company reported on Tuesday. дальше »
2023-1-19 17:06
Ondo Finance unveils on-chain US treasuries
Decentralized investment platform, Ondo Finance, announced the launch of a tokenized fund, that will allow stablecoin holders to invest in US Treasuries and bonds. дальше »
2023-1-11 18:15
Coinbase to lay off another 20% of its workforce
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has announced it will cut jobs again as it bids to minimise costs after a brutal crypto winter. Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, said in a blog announcement on 10 January that the layoffs are part of the company’s plans to cut operating costs in 2023. дальше »
2023-1-12 18:11
Mango Markets exploiter denied bail
Avraham Eisenberg, the individual behind the $110 million exploit on Solana-based platform Mango Markets (MNGO/USD), has been denied bail and ordered to remain in custody pending his trial. According to court documents released on Wednesday, Puerto Rico District Court Judge Bruce McGiven noted that Eisenberg would remain in jail as the prosecution had proved the […] The post Mango Markets exploiter denied bail appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-1-6 16:58
The big lesson with FTX’s collapse is onshore vs. offshore, says former Barclays CEO
Bob Diamond believes that cryptocurrency is a very broad term. The former Barclays CEO said the big lesson with FTX’s collapse is onshore vs. offshore. His firm Atlas Merchant Capital is an active investor in the stablecoin issuer Circle. дальше »
2023-1-6 16:27
Coinbase stock soars 11% amid $100 million settlement with NY regulator
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares spiked more than 11. 6% on Wednesday and were trading around $37. 50 at 11:30 am ET. COIN’s gains followed the latest crypto-related news for the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, with the gains also happening as stocks looked to stage an upside move amid multiple sets of economic news. дальше »
2023-1-5 19:50
I am cautiously optimistic about regulatory clarity for the crypto industry in 2023, says Garlinghouse
Ripple’s CEO says he is optimistic about regulatory clarity for the crypto industry this year. Garlinghouse said the support for crypto regulation in the United States is bipartisan. He added that no bill is perfect, but improvements can be made in the future. дальше »
2023-1-4 15:28
Bahamas seized $3.5 billion from FTX to ‘protect customers’
The Bahamas Securities Commission has announced it took custody of over $3. 5 billion worth of FTX deposits. According to a press release the BSC published on Thursday, the regulator moved to seize the assets on 12 November, just a day after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy. дальше »
2023-1-1 12:37
MicroStrategy increases Bitcoin holdings by 2,500 BTC
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world’s leading enterprise analytics firm and the public company with the largest holdings of Bitcoin (BTC/USD), is not done buying the cryptocurrency. While the market has teetered on the verge of a major sell-off as prices oscillate at critical support levels amid crypto contagion, MicroStrategy appears to have tapped into the […] The post MicroStrategy increases Bitcoin holdings by 2,500 BTC appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2022-12-30 18:57
Mango attacker arrested in Puerto Rico
Avraham Eisenberg, who openly confirmed his exploit of cryptocurrency platform Mango Markets (MNGO/USD) in October, has been arrested. According to details in a complaint filed by United States Attorney Damian Williams at the Southern District of New York, Eisenberg was arrested on Monday in Puerto Rico. дальше »
2022-12-30 12:15
US Judge steps down from SBF case
The latest crypto news is that the judge assigned to the case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has recused herself from the case. According to court documents, US District Judge Ronnie Abrams had stepped down “to avoid any possible case of conflict of interest, or the appearance of one. дальше »
2022-12-26 10:21
This week in crypto: SBF extradited to the United States
SBF is finally in the United States after signing an agreement earlier this year. The SEC chair said the agency would continue cracking down on cryptocurrency companies. Paxful removes Ether from their trading platform. дальше »
2022-12-24 18:57
The SEC’s crypto crackdown is just getting started, says Gary Gensler
The SEC wants to increase its oversight of the cryptocurrency market following FTX’s collapse. Gensler wants crypto issuers and exchanges to comply with regulations in the US. Crypto experts continue to call for promotive regulation of the industry. дальше »
2022-12-23 13:55
FTX’s Gary Wang and Alameda’s Caroline Ellison plead guilty to DOJ charges
FTX co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison have both pleaded guilty to several charges related to their role in the eventual collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. дальше »
2022-12-24 15:28
Sam Bankman-Fried’s extradition to the US approved
Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled FTX founder and former CEO, is set to be extradited to the United States following the latest court hearing since his arrest earlier this month. The former FTX CEO’s return to the US under the watch of law enforcement and eventual prosecution is all set. дальше »
2022-12-23 21:24
Incoming House Financial Services Committee chair reintroduces crypto bill
North Carolina’s Representative Patrick McHenry, an incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has reintroduced a crypto bill. The reinstatement of the Financial Services Innovation Act McHenry, who had pushed the Financial Services Innovation Act in 2016 and 2019,… дальше »
2022-12-20 11:11
Voyager token jumps 29% as Binance.US agrees to buy Voyager’s assets
Binance. US, an arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has agreed to buy the assets if Voyager Digital, according to an announcement published Monday. The bid by Binance. US comes amid increased attention on crypto firms, and with Voyager under bankruptcy protection following this year’s crushing crypto winter and contagion. дальше »
2022-12-19 19:02
It is important to regulate crypto issuers and intermediaries, says Gensler
SEC chairman wants cryptocurrency companies to be regulated. The cryptocurrency market is compatible with securities laws, says Gensler The volatile and non-compliant nature of the market puts investors at risk, he added. дальше »
2022-12-19 14:15
PayPal partners with MetaMask to allow users buy crypto
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and MetaMask have partnered to allow users to fund their wallets and buy crypto, the companies announced on Wednesday. The integration means MetaMask users can seamlessly use funds in their PayPal accounts to buy Ethereum. дальше »
2022-12-15 22:49
US Senator Toomey on FTX and SBF: ‘the code committed no crime’
FTX filed for bankruptcy in November and Senator Patrick Toomey says Congress should move to provide regulatory clarity on crypto, adding that FTX’s collapse has nothing to do with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2022-12-15 20:22
SBF tried to buy off Washington, says Congressman Patrick McHenry
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was recently arrested by authorities in The Bahamas and has been charged by the US SEC. Patrick McHenry revealed that the former FTX chairman tried to buy off Washington. FTX’s collapse continues to make headlines in the crypto market. дальше »
2022-12-14 20:18
Binance launches Binance Pay for its US customers
Crypto exchange Binance has rolled out a new feature for its customers in the United States. Binance Pay has been available to clients in other parts of the world since February 2021. Binance remains the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2022-12-14 19:26
SEC charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding FTX investors
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, with the regulator revealing the charges a few hours after Bankman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas. дальше »
2022-12-14 18:36
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested in the Bahamas. The arrest followed a request from the US government, Reuters reported late Monday. дальше »
2022-12-13 11:19
Binance.US Removes Trading Fees For Ethereum Months After Doing Same For Bitcoin
Binance.US has unveiled an early Christmas gift for users by removing trading fees for ETH while offering additional discounts for customers that pay trading fees with BNB. дальше »2022-12-9 21:10
Crypto Lender Nexo to Exit US Market Over ‘‘Unclear Regulations’’
Cryptocurrency borrowing and lending platform Nexo has announced that it is withdrawing its products from the United States over the ‘‘coming months’’ over regulatory challenges. дальше »2022-12-7 00:45
Nexo announces gradual exit from the United States
Nexo, a leading crypto lender based in the UK, has announced a phased exit from the United States. The latest Nexo news comes just a few months after the company revealed a stake in a US-based bank as it sought to bolster its presence in the country. дальше »
2022-12-7 11:59
Coinbase halts NFT transfers for iOS users after Apple blocks app over 30% fee
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the crypto industry, has halted the transfer of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on iOS. According to the exchange, the decision to disable the send NFTs feature in Coinbase Wallet came after Apple Inc. дальше »