Crypto Lender Helio Faces Regulatory Penalties In Australia For False License Claims

Melbourne-based cryptocurrency lending firm Helio has been subjected to penalties by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) for making false claims about holding an Australian credit license (ACL). дальше »

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SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to file an interlocutory appeal against Ripple on Aug. 18 as part of its ongoing case against the firm. Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York previously issued rulings on Ripple’s programmatic exchange sales of XRP and its distributions of XRP as payment for […] The post SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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XRP Pain May Not Be Over Following This Decision In The Ripple Vs SEC Case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reopened old wounds after a federal Judge grants the regulator’s request to file a new appeal against Ripple.    Ripple And SEC Legal Battle Continues Ripple, the crypto firm behind XRP cryptocurrency, had secured a partial victory in July in its case against the SEC that had raged on for almost three years. дальше »

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Bitcoin Plummet Sends 10% Of Supply Into Loss

On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s plummet toward the $26,500 mark has sent 10% more of the total supply into a state of loss. Bitcoin Supply In Profit Has Dropped From 71% To 61% After The Crash According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the supply in profit has taken a big hit with this […] дальше »

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Securitize acquires $40B crypto fund manager Onramp

Digital securities firm Securitize will provide new alternative assets to major cryptocurrency fund managers like WisdomTree and Valkyrie Invest. дальше »

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Key Metric Suggests Institutional Traders Have Completed Their BTC Accumulation — Bullish Move Incoming?

Major institutional traders may have potentially concluded their Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation phase, paving the way for a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market. MAC D, an analyst from onchain metrics firm Santiment recently shared insights into this intriguing development in an August 12 post, noting that this could be rooted in the tumultuous events of […] дальше »

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Crypto firm Helio Lending gets bond sentence over false license claims

Melbourne-based crypto lender Helio Lending had previously pleaded guilty to falsely claiming it had an Australian credit license. дальше »

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Tether stops minting USDT on three blockchains, including Bitcoin’s Omni Layer

On Aug. 17, leading stablecoin firm Tether announced its decision to discontinue support for its USDT stablecoin on three blockchains and blockchain layers: the Omni Layer, Kusama, and Bitcoin Cash SLP implementations of its USDT stablecoin. дальше »

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Federal Reserve issues enforcement action against FTX-linked US bank

Moonstone Bank, which renamed itself Farmington State Bank, received roughly $11.5 million from FTX’s sister firm, Alameda Research, through its holding company in 2022. дальше »

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Alameda Research to claim $175m from Genesis’ assets

FTX's Alameda Research has settled a claim for $175 million with the bankrupt crypto firm, Genesis, according to recent court filings дальше »

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Shibarium launch falters, $2.5M locked in bridged funds wiping $500M from SHIB market cap

Shiba Inu’s highly anticipated layer2 network Shibarium mainnet launch started to a rocky start with the network recording stuck transactions and funds. Blockchain security firm Beosin disclosed that about $1. дальше »

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BitGo valued at $1.75b after $100m funding round

The Palo Alto-based security infrastructure and custodian firm, BitGo, secured a $100 million Series C funding round. This put the company at a $1.75 billion valuation. According to the press release, despite the regulatory differences, BitGo is already regulated in… дальше »

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Valkyrie charts new territory, files for Ethereum futures ETF with SEC

Valkyrie sought SEC approval for an Ether futures ETF, aiming to broaden its investment options. The Asset management firm joins prominent players like Grayscale, VanEck, and ProShares in pursuThe post Valkyrie charts new territory, files for Ethereum futures ETF with SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Arkham Allegedly Discovers Donald Trump’s Crypto Wallet, Worth $2.8M

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham claims to have found Donald Trump's crypto wallet, suggesting he has around $2. 82 million in crypto holdings, significantly more than the $250,000-$500,000 reported earlier. дальше »

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BitGo vaults ahead in crypto custody space, valued at $1.75B following fresh funding rounds

BitGo, the Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm, has raised $100 million in funding, setting its valuation at an impressive $1. 75 billion, a stark contrast to its price tag in 2021 when a $1. 2 billion acquisition deal by Galaxy Digital Holdings was eventually called off, according to Bloomberg. дальше »

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Crypto Long Trades Account for 90% of Total Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether Slump

One trading firm has a price target of as low as $24,000 in the coming months in the absence of immediate market catalysts. дальше »

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CBI signs strategic deal with Cardiff City FC to advance “Football at AplhaVerse”

A leading tech firm Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI), has revealed a strategic collaboration with United Kingdom’s football club Cardiff City FC. CBI is a French company specializing in video games and projects related to cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain. дальше »

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VC firm a16z releases open-source microverse packed with generative AI NPCs in AI Town

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has released the code for AI Town, an open-source project that lets developers create their own AI-powered simulated world. As the a16z team reported on X, this ambitious project aims to “democratize building your own simulation environment with AI agents. дальше »

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Sora Summit to close out Taipei Blockchain Week 2023 with powerhouse speakers

Crypto investment firm Sora Ventures will host its Sora Summit in Taipei on Dec. 16 to mark the end of Taipei Blockchain Week, according to a recent statement shared with CryptoSlate. The initiative, first hosted in Macau in 2018, will feature over 100 speakers discussing Web3-related topics before the over 1000 expected attendees. дальше »

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Blockstream to raise $50m to expand ahead of next BTC halving

Major crypto mining firm Blockstream looks to raise $50 million to acquire mining equipment in anticipation of the next Bitcoin (BTC) halving. During a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Blockstream’s mining sales head James Macedonio said that the firm wants to… дальше »

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SoFi’s сrypto business in jeopardy amid US regulatory concerns

Fintech firm SoFi declared it may be “forced to cease trading in certain types of assets” amid the US regulatory hurdle. In a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SoFi outlined several regulatory risks related… дальше »

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Silvergate CEO and top execs to depart amid bank’s wind-down

Silvergate, once known as a crypto-friendly bank, faces significant changes as CEO Alan Lane and two other key executives prepare to leave. Alan Lane and the firm’s chief legal officer, John Bonino, will step down on Aug. 15. Antonio Martino,… дальше »

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Lawmakers Grill SEC and FINRA on Granting SPBD License to Prometheum

US lawmakers are questioning the SEC and FINRA's decision to grant a broker-dealer license to Prometheum Ember Capital LLC, citing concerns about the firm's track record and potential national security risks. дальше »

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Morgan Creek Founder Predicts Bitcoin to Surpass $100,000 Within A Year If This Happens

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SEC Delays Ruling On Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Application: Will the Decision Arrive In 3 Days?

Grayscale Investments, the renowned digital asset management firm, is yet to receive a decision from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to convert its Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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SHIB Breaking News: Shiba Inu Taps Leading Investment Firm for Doggy Dao Advisor

SHIB Doggy DAO is decentralized autonomous organization governed by Shiba Inu token holders дальше »

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Hackers Make Off with $865,000 in ETH in RocketSwap Labs Breach

In a recent security breach, hackers managed to siphon off 471 ETH, translating to a value of approximately $865,000. The exploit was confirmed by renowned security firm, PeckShield, which has been at the forefront of crypto security. дальше »

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Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam

Jacobi first won approval for the fund in October 2021 with plans to list it in 2022. However the firm opted to push back its plans due to inopportune circumstances elsewhere in the digital asset market. дальше »

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Las Vegas-based crypto custodian Prime Trust files for bankruptcy

In June, the Nevada regulator announced its plan to take over the firm, alleging Prime Trust was nearly insolvent. The firm will continue to function as "debtors-in-possession" under the jurisThe post Las Vegas-based crypto custodian Prime Trust files for bankruptcy appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) Nears Pivotal Support Zones – Buy Now or Wait For it to Fall Further

As XRP approaches the pivotal support zone at $0. 55, the crypto community is on high alert. Breaching this zone could lead to volatile price fluctuations, with the potential for the currency to oscillate before finding its next firm footing at the $0. дальше »

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a16z Holds Nearly $400,000,000 in UNI, COMP, and ETH – Here’re the Projects They Recently Invested In

a16z, recognized as a Tier-1 private venture capital firm, has been making waves in the crypto industry. With billions invested in the sector, they’ve been early backers of some of the most prominent names in the crypto world. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Supported By Thin $40 Million Bid Pool, But For How Long?

In the ongoing market turbulence on higher timeframes, Bitcoin (BTC) is at a crucial juncture as a great consolidation phase persists. Research and analysis firm Material Indicators closely monitored the recent weekly candle close/open, paying particular attention to two key factors: the trend line and the 21-day, 21-week, and 21-month moving averages (MA) – all of which are currently influential in shaping market dynamics. дальше »

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Sora Ventures champions decentralized science with investment in ResearchHub

Crypto investment firm Sora Ventures has invested an undisclosed sum in Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong-backed decentralized science (DeSci) project ResearchHub, the firm told CryptoSlate in a statement. дальше »

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Fenwick & West Faces an Array of Charges in FTX Litigation

Plaintiffs have filed a new class action lawsuit against prominent law firm, Fenwick & West LLP. The firm stands accused of aiding and abetting FTX’s “largest financial fraud in US history.” The post Fenwick & West Faces an Array of Charges in FTX Litigation appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Market Boredom Continues As Volumes Drop Lower

On-chain data shows the trading volumes across the top cryptos have remained low recently, showing how disinterested the traders are. All The Top Assets In Crypto Sector Have Seen Lowering Volumes Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, volumes in the crypto market have taken a hit recently. The “trading volume” here […] дальше »

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USDC vs. DAI, Everlodge can be an alternative

Everlodge is firm in the ongoing presale even as the SEC acts on stablecoins like USDC. ELDG can be an option as an hedge against inflation дальше »

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Zunami Protocol lost $2.1 million to cyber attack

Zunami Protocol has suffered an attack on its zStables pools, leading to a $2.1 million loss. The company assures that the collateral is secure. The blockchain security firm, PeckShield, detected the attack on August 13. It stated that the company… дальше »

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PayPal aiming for DeFi push after stablecoin launch – SVP Blockchain, crypto

PayPal intends to continue its push into the crypto industry by integrating its newly launched stablecoin PYUSD with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, said during an appearance on the Unchained Podcast that the firm wants its stablecoin to be useable for […] The post PayPal aiming for DeFi push after stablecoin launch – SVP Blockchain, crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin

The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust. дальше »

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Zunami Protocol confirms stablecoin pools attacked, $2.1M loss estimated

Blockchain security firm PeckShield estimates the protocol suffered more than $2.1 million from the price manipulation attack.

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Bankrupt Voyager moves massive amount of crypto to Coinbase

Cryptocurrency firm Voyager strategically transfers of $2.77M ETH and $2.7M SHIB to Coinbase. This comes as the firm seeks to settle its obligations with its customers. дальше »

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Canada streamlines process of crypto and NFT seizures

Canada is addressing the growing incorporation of these assets in unlawful activities by emphasizing the necessity for secure storage. The RCMP's priorities lie in firm security measures, scalaThe post Canada streamlines process of crypto and NFT seizures appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Will Curve DAO (CRV) Recover? Here’s What On-Chain Data Says

Curve DAO (CRV) has continued to decline recently. Here’s what on-chain data says regarding if a rebound is probable for the coin anytime soon. What Curve DAO Metrics Hint At Regarding Futures Price Action In a new insight post, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has recently discussed how the underlying metrics related to CRV have looked. дальше »

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Zcash and Aptos falling as Pomerdoge doubles in ongoing presale

Zcash (ZEC) and Aptos (APT) are sliding while Pomerdoge (POMD) has been firm and drawing investor interest дальше »

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SEC punts on ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, opens proposal to comments

ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood predicted on Aug. 7 the SEC would delay its decision on the firm’s spot BTC ETF application. дальше »

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Libbitcoin vulnerability leads to $900k theft from Bitcoin wallets

A vulnerability in the Libbitcoin Explorer 3.x library has led to the theft of over $900,000 from Bitcoin users. Blockchain security firm SlowMist reported the issue. It could also affect users of other digital currencies like Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP),… дальше »

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Bittrex, SEC Reach Settlement In Securities Violation Case

Another crypto firm, Bittrex, bites the dust in the SEC’s continued clampdown on major players in the crypto industry amidst regulatory uncertainty. The regulator has been known to come hard at these crypto firms because it believes they aren’t toeing an almost non-existent regulatory framework. дальше »

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Circle Relying on $1B Cash Reserves Amid Shrinking Supply and Heated Competition 

Circle is using its $1 billion cash reserves to counter a decline in USDC supply and compete with new entrants in the stablecoin market. The firm attributes the decline to Binance's withdrawal and a crisis of confidence following exposure to the bankrupt Silicon Valley Bank. дальше »

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Coinbase Ventures Invests in Ethereum Staking Up-and-Comer Rocket Pool

Coinbase Ventures has invested in Ethereum staking platform Rocket Pool as part of a strategy to scale Ethereum's infrastructure. The firm has been buying RPL tokens from Rocket Pool for this purpose. дальше »

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Sequoia Capital Losing Investors, Retail Investment in Potent AI-Led Projects Like Borroe Gaining Traction

In a landscape of dynamic shifts and evolving trends, the world of cryptocurrency continues to command attention. As traditional investors navigate the ebbs and flows of the market, a notable development is unfolding—a surge in retail investment in AI-led projects, exemplified by the rising popularity of projects like Borroe. While mega VC firm Sequoia Capital […] дальше »

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