Binance to Quit Netherlands After Failing to Acquire License
The crypto exchange's attempt to secure a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Dutch regulator was unsuccessful.
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Bitcoin Shorts Lose $16M as BlackRock ETF Filing Sparks Bullish Outlook
Total crypto market capitalization rose nominally with dogecoin (DOGE) leading gains among major tokens.
Avantgarde, Agio Digital Unveil Institutional Onchain Funds Platform
The platform will allow for users to set up fully regulated on-chain funds.
OKCoin Accused by FDIC of Making False Claims About Customer Protections
OKCoin must scrub misleading statements that suggest its customers’ accounts are protected by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the U.S. banking regulator ordered late Thursday, complaining the company is making false claims.
U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month
Was UST a security because it was designed for practical uses rather than as an investment?
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong as Crypto Hub? The City's Strict Banking Requirements May Be an Obstacle
A Hong Kong-based entrepreneur says that while the digital assets regulation is "overall friendly," banking regulations will make the industry's growth there difficult. ALSO: Bitcoin surges post-BlackRock iShares ETF filing but the rally sputters.
Do Kwon to Remain in Custody While Montenegro Courts Consider Extradition Request: Report
Courts in the country approved bail for the Terraform Labs founder, but a South Korea extradition request is set to keep him in jail.
Bitcoin Jumps Past $25.7K After BlackRock iShares ETF Filing
The largest cryptocurrency rose more than 1.3% in the hour after the announcement.
BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF
The SEC has rejected numerous attempts by other fund companies to launch a spot bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin Regains Ground to Reach $25.2K, but Investors Remain Jittery About U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy
Tether’s USDT stablecoin loses its $1 peg, while other major cryptos spend their day in red territory.
Dmitri Cherniak's 'The Goose' NFT Sells at Sotheby's Auction for $5.4M
The NFT was purchased by 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies in August 2021 for about 1,800 ETH – worth roughly $5.8 million at the time.
MakerDAO Hikes DAI Savings Rate, Ousts Paxos Dollar, Curbs Gemini Dollar in Reserve
The move could redefine baseline interest rates in the DeFi space, spurring higher stablecoin lending rates and making leverage more expensive, one analyst noted.
Crypto Lobbyists Ask SEC for Info on Prometheum, The Mysterious 'Regulated' Crypto Firm
The “regulated crypto exchange” backed Gary Gensler’s viewpoint in front of Congress. But are they for real?
Mick Mulvaney-Linked Astra Protocol Faces Investor Backlash Over ‘Severely Deficient Communication’
Astra Protocol, provider of Web3 compliance solutions, previously had a dispute with investor Republic Crypto over an alleged token sale.
Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday.
Binance.US Cuts Staff After SEC Suit, Citing ‘Very Costly Litigation Process’
Binance cuts staff.
EigenLayer’s Restaking Smart Contracts Reach Max Limit on Same Day as Mainnet Launch, Pulling in $16M
Notable depositors into EigenLayer’s pools include one address that deployed the U.S.-sanctioned Tornado Cash money mixing tool and another address associated with Hassan Bassiri, former vice president of portfolio management at crypto hedge fund…
Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey To Integrate With Coinbase and Cash App
Public beta testing will begin in a few weeks according to parent company Block.
Ripple, SEC Seem to Agree About Not Taking Hinman Speech Seriously
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem to be on the same page about the documents known as the Hinman Emails: The former official’s past remarks shouldn’t govern current policy.
Following Second Arrest, Trump NFT Project Says 'NOW' Is Time to Claim Prizes
Two days after Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be charged with a federal crime, his NFT project, Trump Digital Collectible Cards, let people know that it was not letting his second arrest stop them from awarding prizes associated…
Aave's Decentralized Social Media Platform Lens Protocol Releases New Governance Model
Lens Improvement Proposals (LIPs), which is inspired by Ethereum and Aave, is an attempt to create a framework for developers, creators and users to participate and have a voice in the decision-making process of Len’s future development.
Unveiling the Uniswap Foundation's Bridge Report: Winners and Losers
Wormhole and Axelar take top honors after a months-long assessment process aimed at addressing concerns with Uniswap’s previous bridge selection practices.
Crypto Trading Volumes Drop in Q2 to Yearly Lows
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, lost the most market share of trading volume in the second quarter of this year.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s ResearchHub Startup Raises $5M in Funding
The Series A round was led by Open Source Software Capital with participation from Boost VC, RedHat's Bob Young and others.
Former FTX Ventures Head Amy Wu Joins Menlo Ventures
The 47-year-old firm has $5 billion in assets and has backed the likes of Uber and Roku.