Deribit warns against scammers posing as crypto job recruiters

Deribit has issued a warning about rising cases of job scams targeting crypto talents. Fraudsters are leveraging social engineering tricks and fake LinkedIn profiles to steal from victims. Users should be careful when job hunting, particularly developers and senior company staff. дальше »

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DOGE proposes slashing Internal Revenue Service staff by 20%

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly proposing cutting the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) workforce by 20% in a change expected to take effect by May 15, 2025. дальше »

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Internal Ripple Emails Expose Anti-Bitcoin Smear Campaign

Internal Ripple emails from 2018—submitted in the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over alleged unregistered securities sales—have resurfaced. These documents show that Ripple executives and staff actively discussed promoting the narrative that Bitcoin is “controlled by China,” a claim often referred to as “China FUD” (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt). How Ripple Directed The Bitcoin […] дальше »

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CFTC and SEC staff in talks over digital assets: report

Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are engaging with their counterparts at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding digital assets. This is according to CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham, who revealed that  CFTC and SEC staff are in… дальше »

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Staff of SEC’s Crypto Task Force Includes Former Big-Law Crypto Lawyer

Mike Selig, the newly-appointed chief counsel for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, was previously a New York-based partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. дальше »

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Berachain staff denies news of 10 million token unlock this week

Berachain denied rumors of upcoming 10 million token unlock this week. Berachain (BERA) staff pushed back against claims of a 10 million BERA token unlock this week. The rumor gained traction after Tokenomist included BERA in a list of tokens… дальше »

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SEC declares memecoins are not securities in landmark staff statement

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance clarified that memecoins do not constitute securities under federal law, marking a notable stance on a sector of the crypto market often fueled by speculation and internet culture. дальше »

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CZ says YZi Labs staff promoting coins will be ‘fired’ amidst Pump.fun hack aftermath

CZ warns users of hacked accounts promoting tokens and says YZi Labs staff who promote coins will be ‘fired immediately.’ In a recent post, Changpeng Zhao shared a screenshot of an account belonging to a trader who was a Binance… дальше »

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SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval

The SEC's potential dismissal of the Coinbase lawsuit could accelerate legislative efforts to establish clearer crypto regulations. The post SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking Big Moment for U.S. Crypto

The company says the commission will vote on a deal negotiated by staff to abandon the enforcement case at the core of the agency's previous crypto stance. дальше »

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ESMA seeks feedback on proposed competency standards for crypto service providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking public feedback on proposed knowledge and competency standards for crypto service providers. In a Feb. 17 consultation paper, ESMA laid out new rules requiring crypto service providers to ensure their staff have… дальше »

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SEC’s top crypto prosecutor reassigned to IT unit

President Trump’s U.S. SEC advanced staff changes with a shuffle to its crypto-focused litigation team amid plans to scale back enforcement actions. дальше »

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SEC staff must obtain top-level approval before launching investigations under new leadership

The new SEC approval process may slow investigations, potentially allowing fraud to go unchecked, while aiming to prevent unwarranted probes. The post SEC staff must obtain top-level approval before launching investigations under new leadership appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC разрешила банкам храненить криптовалюты

Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) отменила правило SAB 121. Документ фактически запрещал банкам хранить цифровые активы. Bye, bye SAB 121! It's not been fun: https://t. co/cIwUc0isUE | Staff Accounting Bulletin No. дальше »

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SEC Withdraws Controversial Crypto Financial Reporting Bulletin

The SEC published a new staff accounting bulletin rescinding SAB 121, which set certain rules for financial firms wanting to hold crypto. дальше »

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SEC Withdraws Controversial Crypto Tax Accounting Bulletin

The SEC published a new staff accounting bulletin rescinding SAB 121, which set certain rules for financial firms wanting to hold crypto. дальше »

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CFTC strengthens crypto focus with Harry Jung’s digital asset appointment

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Harry Jung to spearhead its crypto, DeFi, and digital assets efforts. Jung will also serve as Acting Chief of Staff under Acting Chair Caroline Pham, according to a Jan. дальше »

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Senator Lummis claims FDIC destroyed Operation Chokepoint 2.0 docs

“You must ensure your staff cease and desist destruction of all materials and end retaliatory actions immediately,” Lummis wrote. дальше »

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Sen. Lummis warns FDIC staff against destroying OCP 2.0 docs

Senator Cynthia Lummis threatened criminal referrals for FDIC staff allegedly engaged in destroying documents linked with “Operation Choke Point 2.0”. дальше »

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Vancouver Champions Bitcoin: City Council Approves Pioneering Motion

The Vancouver City Council approved a motion to explore integrating Bitcoin into its financial operations. The measure, introduced by Mayor Ken Sim and passed at the December 11, 2024 Standing Committee meeting, directs staff to investigate accepting BTC for city taxes and fees and the feasibility of incorporating it into the city’s financial reserves. The […] дальше »

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Vancouver City Council passed motion to make the city “Bitcoin-friendly”

On December 11, Vancouver councilors voted in favor of Mayor Ken Sim's motion to make the city "Bitcoin-friendly" and authorize staff to look into holding cryptocurrency in reserve. дальше »

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USDC stablecoin issuer Circle cuts 6% staff amid push for AI: report

Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%, saying the layoffs are part of a routine review of investments and expenses as the company continues its global expansion. Stablecoin issuer Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%,… дальше »

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Here’s what HashKey’s 30% token allocation for staff could mean for investors

HashKey recently announced that it allocated 300 million tokens to team incentives with a 36-month unlocking period after the launch of its native token HSK. How does this impact investors? On Dec. 5, HashKey posted an official statement that explains… дальше »

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Foundry Cuts Workforce by 60%: The World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Restructures

On Monday, Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 60% of its staff. This decision, confirmed by a report from Blockspace, affects both US and international staff, reducing the company’s headcount from over 250 to around 80-90 employees. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says it won’t work with law firms who hire anti-crypto staff

Gurbir Grewal was the enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) He joins international law firm Milbank as a partner in its litigation and arbitration practice Brian Armstrong has said that Coinbase won’t work with law firms if they hire people who worked against the crypto industry during their time in government. дальше »

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Axie Infinity developer cuts 21% workforce: report

Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis lays off 50 employees as part of broader efforts to adapt post-hack and market shifts. Sky Mavis, the developer of the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity, said it will lay off 21% of its staff —… дальше »

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Axie Infinity Creator Cuts 21% of Staff Despite Year of ‘Valuable Growth'

Sky Mavis has laid off 21% of its workforce

The web3 firm said the decision was not related to its finances.

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Binance Boosts Compliance Staff by 34% Year-Over-Year, Citing Industry’s ‘Rapid Maturation’

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, says it expects to have 645 full-time compliance employees on staff by the end of the year — a 34% increase from last November — as it continues to rapidly build out its compliance department. дальше »

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United Nations launches blockchain academy to upskill staff worldwide

More than 24,000 United Nations staff are set to gain blockchain skills as the UN expands its academy, developed in partnership with the Algorand Foundation. The United Nations Development Programme is expanding its blockchain education academy to provide training to… дальше »

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Crypto Milestone: Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Get CFTC’s Stamp Of Approval

Spot Bitcoin ETFs hurdle its biggest legal roadblock to date after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified that it’s no longer taking a role in clearing BTC ETF options. In a staff advisory dated November 15th, the CFTC, through its Division of Clearing and Risk, announced that it was transferring the approving authority […] дальше »

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Dogecoin Community Celebrates DOGE Day – What Is It All About?

Today, the Dogecoin community, including investors, traders, and enthusiasts, are rallying to celebrate “DOGE Day,” an annual event dedicated to the beloved doggy-themed meme coin, Dogecoin (DOGE). Related Reading: Kraken Sacks 15% Of Staff—A Strategic Pivot For Growth Or A Risky Gamble? As an unofficial holiday for the Dogecoin community, DOGE Day brings together different […] дальше »

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Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring Efforts 

Kraken’s restructuring affects 15% of staff amid crypto industry layoffs, plans for 2025 blockchain expansion, and SEC regulatory disputes. The post Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring Efforts  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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dYdX lays off 35% of staff shortly after major Consensys cuts

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees.  дальше »

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Consensys cuts workforce by 20% amid restructuring

Consensys is reducing its workforce by 20%, a move designed to streamline operations and reinforce its leadership in the web3 space, according to an Oct. 29 release. The staff cuts are part of its new restructuring plan, which aims to strengthen its long-term sustainability and commitment to decentralization as it navigates tough economic conditions and […] The post Consensys cuts workforce by 20% amid restructuring appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Consensys cuts workforce by 20%, cites macroeconomic and regulatory challenges

ConsenSys, the blockchain software firm behind the popular crypto wallet MetaMask, is laying off a significant portion of its workforce, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Lubin announced. The layoffs will impact about 20% of the company’s staff, Lubin said… дальше »

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FCA-Regulated Crypto Trading Firm Portofino Technologies Sees Staff Exodus

The firing of the firm’s co-founder and its CFO in July triggered a wave of departures. дальше »

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Ex-Trump chief of staff says crypto election impact will be ‘fascinating’

Mick Mulvaney, who worked under former US President Donald Trump, said the crypto industry had developed “professional operations” for lobbying in DC. дальше »

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BNY targets crypto ETF custody post-SAB 121 review

Following an exemption from an SEC staff accounting bulletin, BNY edged closer to Bitcoin and Ethereum custody. Bloomberg reported that BNY was poised to provide crypto custodial services for spot Bitcoin (BTC) and spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds on Wall… дальше »

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BNY Mellon targets crypto ETF custody post-SAB 121 review

Following an exemption from an SEC staff accounting bulletin, BNY Mellon edged closer to Bitcoin and Ethereum custody. Bloomberg reported that BNY Mellon was poised to provide crypto custodial services for spot Bitcoin (BTC) and spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds… дальше »

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IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption

IMF staff members have introduced a high-level four-stage framework emphasizing regulation, education, design and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption. дальше »

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Mi Primer Bitcoin Promotes Two Staff Members to Leadership Roles

The open-source Bitcoin education platform founded in El Salvador moves two members of its in-house talent — one a native Salvadoran — into supervisory positions. дальше »

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SEC softens stance around SAB-121: Galaxy Research

In May, United States congressional lawmakers voted to repeal Staff Accounting Bulletin-121 in a 228-182 bipartisan vote.

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Top GOP lawmakers scrutinize SEC’s Gensler on hiring

Gary Gensler, chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is under fire for his staff hiring choices at the regulatory agency. Republican lawmakers have opened an investigation into hiring decisions at the U. дальше »

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SEC’s Hester Peirce questions Commission’s stubborn stance on SAB 121

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has raised ongoing concerns about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Peirce’s comments came after a Sept. дальше »

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SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’

SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.” дальше »

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Blockchain Developer Alchemy Buys BWare, Pushing Into Europe, Adding About 25% to Staff

Company officials told CoinDesk this was its biggest acquisition to date, bringing on 42 developers and engineers from the Bware team and increasing Alchemy's headcount to 210. дальше »

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DeFi network Radix team cuts 15% of staff, citing need to ‘refocus’

Piers Ridyard, the CEO of RDX Works, said the cuts are part of a “more comprehensive set of changes that need to be made.” 

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20% of Binance’s new hires this year will be in compliance, says CEO

The company aims to increase its compliance workforce by 200 this year, along with another 800 staff in other departments. 

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Ex-Coinbase staff founded NPC Labs raises $21M to build gaming on Base

The $21 million funding effort was led by Pantera Capital, which contributed $18 million, and included funding from Makers Fund, Hashed, Mirana Ventures, and several other investors. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining analyst on Bitfarms: ‘CEO overhang now lifted’

Despite recent takeover attempts and staff changes, analysts at H.C. Wainwright believe that Bitfarms’ future is bright.  On Wednesday, Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms hosted a virtual fireside chat featuring newly appointed CEO Ben Gagnon and CFO Jeff Lucas. This event… дальше »

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