Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says
The FTX founder’s constitutional rights are being violated because he is ‘unable’ to prepare his defense from jail, his lawyers argued.
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EOS Network's Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan, EOS Surges Nearly 10%
Under the Payment Services Act, the JVCEA and FSA, two financial bodies, closely monitor and regulate crypto-asset providers, requiring a thorough pre-screening process for new tokens.
Crypto Exchanges Saw Inflows of 30K Bitcoin Prior to Grayscale's SEC Victory
The exchange supply of bitcoin increased significantly just prior to Grayscale's win over the SEC, according to analytics firm Santiment.
Tornado Cash Indictments May Prove to Be Just a Localized Storm After All
The Tornado Cash indictments could be another tipping point for crypto. How the case plays out could define how the federal government can deal with decentralized trading platforms if they’re seen as broad precedents. But the case may be much more…
Grayscale’s Victory Ignites a GBTC Trading Frenzy as Investors Bet on Narrowing Discount to Bitcoin Price
The SEC must review its rejection to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund, the appeals court ruled Tuesday.
SEC’s Grayscale Court Rout Puts Agency in Will-They, Won’t-They Role Starring Gensler
The crypto industry’s campaign to set up exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has now pushed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against a wall with Grayscale Investments’ consequential court win, but it’s still up to the agency to decide whether…
The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters
The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto.
CBDC-Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race
Suarez previously said his campaign will accept bitcoin donation and said he would ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC), if elected.
Robinhood and Jump Trading No Longer Have Crypto Partnership: Source
The retail broker’s entry into crypto several years ago was powered by Jump Trading, which is a giant in traditional financial markets.
Arca’s Jeff Dorman: Market’s Fixation on Bitcoin ETF is Because 2023 is Boring
Arca’s Chief Investment Officer says there hasn't been much to sink your teeth into as a digital asset investor this year.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Complaints About Discovery Are 'Misleading,' DOJ Says
Federal prosecutors have challenged FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s allegations that prosecutors dumped “millions” of pages worth of potential evidence on the former CEO’s defense team just two months ahead of his criminal trial, a Tuesday court
Bitcoin Jumps 5% on Grayscale Ruling, While Crypto-Related Stocks Soar More Than 10%
A U.S. court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of Grayscale's bid to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.
SEC's Secret Binance Court Filing Has Observers Bracing for Bad News
A new secret court filing related to Binance, the crypto exchange that already faces U.S. accusations of abetting money laundering and sanctions circumvention, has some wondering whether more bad news is about to hit the industry giant.
SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of the trust issuer's bid to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund.
Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum
The Chain Development Kit (CDK) will allow developers to build their own customizable chains, and connect to each other through a ZK-powered bridge to form a “Value Layer.”
First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Its Current Range?
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Dogecoin's 10% Decline This Year Led By Bearish European Hours
DOGE's cumulative year-to-date return during the European hours were -44.44% at press time.
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive to XDC Network as Digital Bond Market Grows
The market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has grown nearly sixfold to $622 million this year, as real-world assets on blockchains keep expanding.
Bitcoin's Most Loyal Holders Continue Accumulation Despite Price Lull
Long-term holders continue to accumulate bitcoin, with 40% unmoved in more than three years, or an all-time high for that metric.
Yearn Finance Voters to Wintermute: Drop Dead
One of the biggest market makers in crypto is having trouble getting nearly free money out of Yearn Finance.
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Cuts Support Team, Citing Market Doldrums
The crypto investment platform laid off 44 people, or nearly 7% of its employees, about three weeks ago.
Long Bitcoin With Tight Stop Loss in Place, Matrixport Says
Traders should monitor for a potential drop below $25,800, Matrixport's Markus Thielen said while discussing the stop loss.
FTX Customers Hit By ‘Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack
Woes for users of the Sam Bankman-Fried-owned company show no signs of stopping.
DCG Reaches Crucial in Principle Deal With Genesis Creditors, Recoveries Could be Upto 90%
Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis creditors have reached a deal in principle to resolve the claims in the Genesis Capital Chapter 11 cases, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
All of Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses Should be Barred From Testifying: DOJ
All of FTX founder’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed witnesses should be disqualified from testifying because their disclosure filings are insufficient, their experience may be misleading or their planned testimony may not be relevant, prosecutors…
Binance to Offer 'T+3' Daily BNB/USDT Options
The new T+3 BNB/USDT options will have a trading lifetime of three days.
SUI and HBAR Slump Ahead of Latest Crypto Token Unlocks
Both protocols have seen their tokens drop more than ether in daily trading as the next unlocks inch closer.