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House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May
[May 10 2:25 PM] The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act passed out of committee in July 2023 but could be headed for a full floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Grayscale Maintains Steady Revenue Despite Massive GBTC Outflows in Q1
[May 10 1:19 PM] Grayscale Investments maintained stable revenue in the first quarter despite substantial outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), its converted spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm reported $156 million in revenue, little…
Hong Kong issuer seeks spot Bitcoin ETF for mainland China
[May 10 8:55 AM] Harvest’s CEO believes the Hong Kong-mainland China ETF bridge program could enable crypto ETF access in mainland China.
Altcoins will bottom in early summer before bull run — Analyst
[May 9 11:25 PM] An altcoin bull run would first require Bitcoin to break out from its current range, according to Nansen's principal research analyst.
Woman Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Crypto-Funded Murder-for-Hire Scheme
[May 9 6:33 PM] Michelle Murphy, 58, from Bedford, Texas, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for attempting to hire a hitman using bitcoin to kill her boyfriend’s lover. Charged in September 2023 and pleading guilty in December, Murphy used…
Binance Fined Over $4 Million in Canada for Money Laundering Violations
[May 9 4:11 PM] Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) has imposed a fine of C$6 million on crypto exchange Binance for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws. This penalty, equivalent to…
Mastercard, Visa, JPMorgan, and Other Major Banks Explore Tokenized Asset Settlements
[May 9 3:20 PM] Several major financial firms are collaborating to test the benefits of shared-ledger technology for jointly settling tokenized assets like commercial bank money and various securities. The initiative, known as the Regulated Settlement Network, is…
SEC has taken ‘too expansive’ a view of crypto, says former commissioner
[May 9 1:45 PM] Former SEC commissioner Troy Paredes was not the first to criticize the U.S. financial regulator’s lack of clarity on digital assets.
EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
[May 9 10:16 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an…
EU Watchdog Considers Crypto Integration Into $12.88 Trillion Investment Market
[May 9 7:00 AM] Europe’s securities regulator is seeking input from stakeholders on the potential inclusion of crypto assets in a potentially massive market. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulatory authority responsible for…
Binance denies reports of DWF Labs market manipulation
[May 9 4:40 AM] DWF Labs was first hit by market manipulation accusations in September 2023.
President Biden says he would veto resolution countermanding SEC crypto rule
[May 8 2:14 PM] After the U.S. House of Representatives postponed proceedings on a resolution overturning an SEC policy affecting crypto, President Joe Biden said he would veto the measure.
FCA crypto regulators will take the best from TradFi and DeFi, says exec
[May 8 6:44 AM] The United Kingdom’s FCA has been combining different approaches to regulating the crypto market to see which one would work best.
‘Big Short’ Investor Calls Crypto One of the ‘Great Themes of Our Time,’ But He’s Not a Believer
Did XRP price just bottom against Bitcoin?
[May 7 12:06 PM] XRP price has fallen over 14% year-to-date, pressured by Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC. So, a bounce is in order, analysis suggests.
Crypto must adapt to laws, not the other way around — John Reed Stark
[May 7 11:02 AM] Former SEC official John Reed Stark has criticized the misuse of “regulation by enforcement” claims in a hearing before U.S. Congress.
This Week’s Crypto Watchlist: Top Coins Poised For Gains
[May 7 7:00 AM] In a post on X, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher laid out his strategic predictions for high-performing cryptocurrencies in the upcoming week to his 501,700 followers. His analysis delved deep into Bitcoin’s trading patterns, the surging…
Crypto options desk QCP Capital wins Abu Dhabi license: Report
[May 7 6:24 AM] The in-principle approval enables QCP Capital to offer regulated digital asset activities in the region.
Bitcoin distribution ‘danger zone’ over, analysts say
[May 6 12:35 PM] Bitcoin’s post-halving “danger zone” is over as Bitcoin establishes a firm footing above the $60,000 reaccumulation range, new analysis suggests.
Crypto Analyst Reveals 6 Must-Buy Altcoins With The Most Potential
[May 6 5:30 AM] As the crypto market exhibits signs of a burgeoning altseason, crypto analyst Alex Wacy has shared a strategic forecast with his 175,000 followers on X. Wacy predicts a selective yet explosive growth phase for altcoins, emphasizing the critical…
Uniswap CEO weighs In on ethical token distribution
[May 5 6:53 AM] The Uniswap CEO strongly disapproved of low float tokens, considering them malicious and his biggest pet peeve.
Coinbase faces new lawsuit over alleged investor deception
[May 5 3:23 AM] The plaintiffs claim Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Near Protocol (NEAR), Decentraland (MANA), Algorand (ALGO), Uniswap (UNI), Tezos (XTZ), and Stellar Lumens (XLM) are securities.
Sui Network addresses claims about its token supply
[May 5 1:09 AM] Sui maintains that its tokenomics are sound and that it uses reputable third parties to handle token storage.
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
[May 4 12:09 PM] According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece…
Vodafone looks to integrate crypto wallets with sim cards
[May 4 10:36 AM] The telecom company is reportedly seeking $1.8 billion in loans amid a plan to raise a total of $2.9 billion in debt
Why This Crypto Bull Run Might Not Live Up To The Past: Analyst
[May 3 7:30 AM] In a detailed analysis shared with his 788,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), renowned analyst Pentoshi has forecasted a more restrained outlook for the current crypto bull run, suggesting that it may not mirror the explosive growth seen in…
Trader loses $68M in address poisoning scam
[May 3 6:49 AM] The attack caused the unknown trader to lose over 97% of their crypto holdings.
Buy Crypto In May, Go Away: Arthur Hayes Shares His Top Altcoin Picks
[May 3 1:20 AM] In his most recent publication dated May 2, 2024, Arthur Hayes, the founder of exchange BitMEX, shared his insights into the crypto market’s recent tumultuous behavior and the broader macroeconomic signals shaping potential future trends…
Friend.tech v2 airdrop could introduce non-transferable token
[May 2 5:43 AM] Making the token non-transferable could force users to pay the 1.5% Friend.tech platform fee in an “ironic” shift from the platform’s non-venture capitalist approach.