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Bittrex challenges SEC’s authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal

[Jul 2, 2023 12:33 AM] Bittrex has aligned its arguments closely with those made by Coinbase.

Celsius Network approved to convert altcoins into BTC or ETH

[Jul 1, 2023 1:07 AM] The liquidations will pave the way for the distribution of the funds to creditors in the near future.

Slovakia to Lower Tax on Income From Crypto Holdings

[Jun 30, 2023 4:30 PM] Lawmakers in Slovakia have adopted legislation that will reduce the tax burden for cryptocurrency holders in the country. Income derived from long-term investments in digital assets will also be relieved from healthcare taxes, the parliamentarians…

Crypto ATM firm Bitcoin Depot will go public on Nasdaq starting July 3

[Jun 30, 2023 4:00 PM] The special purpose acquisition company deal, first reported in August 2022, cost $885 million and is expected to allow investors exposure to Bitcoin Depot’s common stock.

$656M lost from crypto hacks, scams and rug pulls in H1 2023: Report

[Jun 30, 2023 2:25 PM] Approximately $215 million of stolen assets have since been recovered.

Crypto VC is struggling only from a North American perspective — Animoca Brands CEO

[Jun 30, 2023 1:30 PM] Speaking with Cointelegraph at the Collision Conference, in Toronto, crypto veteran Yat Siu outlined how crypto firms can cope with unique environments, stressing that it is not "as bad as it sounds".

South Korean crypto lending firm Delio under investigation by regulators

[Jun 30, 2023 12:30 PM] The firm allegedly denied having any exposure to troubled sister lending firm Haru Invest before suspending transfers earlier this month.

Crypto mass adoption is coming, but how fast?

[Jun 30, 2023 11:30 AM] The latest Cointelegraph Report assesses the current growth rate of global cryptocurrency usage and tries to predict when crypto will reach mass adoption.

Revolut US to delist ADA, MATIC and SOL in September

[Jun 30, 2023 6:36 AM] Crypto-friendly neobank Revolut has halted purchases of Cardano, Polygon and Solana for U.S. customers, but holding and selling remains available until mid-September.

SEC to present response to Coinbase’s legal defense on July 13

[Jun 30, 2023 5:49 AM] The court also rescheduled the pre-trial conference to a pre-motion conference, shifting it to July 13 from its original date of Aug. 24.

South Korea passes cryptocurrency bill to tackle unfair trading

[Jun 30, 2023 4:04 AM] South Korea’s crypto bill aims to establish a basis for imposing penalties and liability for damages caused by unfair cryptocurrency trading.

Binance to Lose Euro Transfers as Paysafe Drops Support

[Jun 29, 2023 9:00 PM] Paysafe will discontinue support for bank transfers of euros to and from Binance, the payments provider announced. The news comes when the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange finds itself under pressure from regulators and banking partners in…

European Banks to Disclose Exposure to Crypto Assets

[Jun 29, 2023 3:00 PM] Banks in the European Union will have to disclose their exposure to cryptocurrencies, EU institutions announced. The obligation will be introduced under a deal to implement globally agreed regulatory standards meant to improve the resilience of the…

“Sam Bankman-Fried really hurt the industry” — Anthony Scaramucci

[Jun 29, 2023 3:00 PM] The politician and business magnate has his eyes set on Binance CEO CZ taking the reins of the future crypto industry.

CME Group set to introduce ETH to BTC Ratio futures

[Jun 29, 2023 2:30 PM] The scheduled launch date for these futures contracts is set for July 31, pending regulatory review.

Coinbase seeks dismissal of SEC suit, claims extraordinary abuse of process

[Jun 29, 2023 7:02 AM] The motion to dismiss argues that even if all the allegations in the lawsuit are true, the plaintiff does not have a valid legal claim.

Bitcoin salary: Employees choose crypto paychecks amid economic instability

[Jun 29, 2023 6:39 AM] Volatility among some fiat currencies has made stablecoins like USDC a more attractive option for payroll, according to HR executives.

Slovakian parliament votes to approve lower crypto taxes

[Jun 29, 2023 4:56 AM] A parliamentary vote held by lawmakers in Slovakia approved an amendment that will reduce the taxation of cryptocurrencies, which is currently on a sliding scale.

Crypto debanking could drive industry underground: Australia Treasury

[Jun 29, 2023 3:08 AM] The Australian government is addressing the risks of cutting banking services to crypto exchanges amid flurry of banks restricting certain services over scams.

Alleged Admin of Darknet Marketplace Monopoly Market Extradited to US

[Jun 29, 2023 2:30 AM] The suspected administrator of the Monopoly Market darknet marketplace has been extradited from Austria to face charges in the U.S. The man, a citizen of Serbia and Croatia who was arrested in Vienna last November, has been accused of facilitating…

Binance Abandons Planned Delisting of Some Privacy Coins in EU Markets

[Jun 28, 2023 10:30 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reconsidered a decision to delist some privacy tokens in several European markets. The leading coin trading platform will continue to offer trading in these digital assets after revising their classification to…

Israeli authorities seize crypto from terror organizations, credit new technology

[Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM] The Israeli ministries of defense and justice and a number of intelligence and enforcement agencies collaborated; Chainalysis also pitched in.

CFTC issues $54M default judgment against trader in crypto fraud scheme

[Jun 28, 2023 11:30 AM] As a result of the judgment, the defendant is also now prohibited from engaging in any trading activities within markets regulated by the CFTC and is barred from registering with the regulatory body.

$7.8B lost in crypto Ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2022: Report

[Jun 28, 2023 11:00 AM] Illicit activities related to crypto increased across the sector in 2022 despite an overall market downturn.

MicroStrategy buys $347M worth of Bitcoin amid market thaw

[Jun 28, 2023 9:30 AM] "DCA works," wrote Binance CEO in response to the purchase.

Paxos and MercadoLibre partner up to bring USDP to Mexico

[Jun 28, 2023 7:01 AM] The move provides PAX coin access to Mexico’s 3.1 million-plus cryptocurrency users.

Voyager to pay $1.1M in legal fees incurred in April

[Jun 28, 2023 5:07 AM] Certain members holding high positions within the firm bill an hourly rate exceeding $2,000 for their professional services.

KuCoin crypto exchange to introduce mandatory KYC in July

[Jun 28, 2023 4:00 AM] KuCoin’s Know Your Customer checks will require new users to complete identity verification to access all services, while existing non-KYC users will not be able to deposit.

Nigeria Leads The Pack: ConsenSys Study Shows Crypto Recognition At 92% Globally

[Jun 27, 2023 6:30 PM] There is no disputing that cryptocurrencies are now widely accepted. Cryptocurrencies are now firmly part of the global conversation; whether it be investors trading crypto, businesses accepting it as a mode of payment, or just reports about the…

Russians Turned to Tether During Wagner Revolt

[Jun 27, 2023 2:00 PM] Russian citizens sought refuge in tether amid the brief mutiny of the Wagner mercenary group that shook their country. The ruble-denominated trading volume of the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin spiked during the short-lived rebellion, market data…