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SEC Demands $102M From Ripple, Dems Reportedly Prepare for Crypto Roundtable, and More — Week in Review

[Jun 23 6:25 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple in the XRP case. Meanwhile, the Biden administration, along with Mark Cuban and Representative Ro Khanna, are preparing for a crucial crypto…

Bitcoin price drop and crypto market turmoil intensifies — Is Germany to blame?

[Jun 21 2:03 PM] Some traders say Germany’s Bitcoin selling is behind this week’s drop, but a negative reaction to concerning macroeconomic data is the likely culprit.

Kraken-CertiK $3M saga, zkSync airdrop wallets dumping tokens: Finance Redefined

[Jun 21 1:25 PM] The ZK token dump led to a 34.5% price decline in the token $0.18 after it hit a high of $0.32 shortly after launching.

Judge in SEC v. Kraken case suggests he will deny motion to dismiss

[Jun 20 4:10 PM] In their motion to dismiss, Kraken’s lawyers disputed the legal theory that the exchange was an “ecosystem” for crypto asset securities.

Kraken recovers $3 million from CertiK, ending bug bounty saga

[Jun 20 8:30 AM] CertiK has returned the funds to the Kraken exchange, putting a happy end to the bug bounty-related saga.

Kraken-CertiK saga turns murky as part of exploited funds go ‘missing’

[Jun 20 3:33 AM] Kraken is planning to take legal action against security firm CertiK as the "white hat" operation by security firm turns into a legal blunder.

Kraken Calls Security Research Firm’s Demands ‘Criminal’; Certik Slams Threats Against Its Employees

[Jun 19 3:14 PM] Kraken has accused an unnamed security research firm of stealing $3 million from its treasury and attempting to extort more money. Nick Percoco said so-called white hat hackers failed to fully disclose the bug transaction details and have not made…

CertiK Faces Fallout After Confessing $3 Million Heist From Kraken, What’s Next?

[Jun 19 1:38 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it has fallen victim to a major security flaw that has resulted in the theft of $3 million worth of digital assets. However, in a surprising turn of events, the party responsible has been identified…

German Law Enforcement Transfers $425M in Bitcoin From Seized Funds

[Jun 19 1:12 PM] Onchain data reveals that an entity likely tied to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 6,500 bitcoin, valued at approximately $425 million, on June 19. Arkham Intelligence identified the address on Jan. 31 through its…

CertiK identified Kraken exploit, claims exchange ‘threatened’ its team

[Jun 19 12:47 PM] The security firm said it was transferring the digital assets obtained in the exploit of Kraken back to the exchange, but many crypto users questioned its motives.

Kraken Says Hackers Turned to 'Extortion' After Exploiting Bug for $3M

[Jun 19 9:22 AM] The bug found by a "security researcher" led to $3 million stolen from Kraken's treasuries.

Kraken says its being extorted following bug bounty report

[Jun 19 7:52 AM] The bug resulted in at least $3 million worth of stolen funds, but no user funds were endangered, according to Kraken.

Original TRUMP Token Struggles With Exchange Listings as DJT Rockets

[Jun 18 1:44 PM] Exchanges will list TREMP but not TRUMP, claiming the latter is "too political."

Report: Kraken Considers IPO Amid Renewed Investor Interest

[Jun 6 3:45 PM] Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the…

Kraken preparing for $100M funding round ahead of possible IPO: Report

[Jun 6 12:29 PM] The cryptocurrency exchange said in 2021 — before Coinbase’s IPO — that it planned to pursue a direct listing if it chose to go public.

Kraken Said to be Raising Over $100M Pre-IPO Funding: Bloomberg

[Jun 6 11:38 AM] Kraken is looking to raise more than $100 million and this may be completed by the end of this year, Bloomberg reported.

UK tribunal starts hearing $9B BSV delisting case

[Jun 5 6:20 AM] According to plaintiffs, the six exchanges, which delisted Bitcoin SV in 2019, owe BSV holders $9 billion for missed opportunities.

BODEN Token Up Over 10%, TREMP Gains 5% After Kraken Lists Solana PoliFi Duo

[Jun 4 12:39 PM] BODEN appears to be the winner as first exchange open to U.S. residents lists the election-themed tokens.

Security-Focused Crypto ISAC Debuts With Founding Members Including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle

[May 29 8:22 PM] The Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) launches on Wednesday as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to bolstering security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its founding members include Aleo, Circle, Coinbase…

Crypto Biz: Kraken denies USDT delisting, crypto custody on the rise, and more

[May 24 3:30 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s stablecoin plans in Europe, the departure of Grayscale’s CEO, Prometheum’s Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security, and more.

Coinbase, Ripple, Meta Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams, Including Pig Butchering

[May 22 5:16 PM] Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online…

Coinbase, Kraken, Others Form Coalition to Tackle 'Pig Butchering' Scams

[May 22 3:00 AM] The coalition also includes prominent crypto companies Ripple and Gemini, as well as Meta and Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder and Hinge.

Kraken Insists It Will Keep USDT Listed in European Markets

[May 20 7:39 PM] Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, insists it will keep USDT listed in European markets as long as regulations regarding stablecoins are not finalized. Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Kraken’s Asset Growth and Management Business…

Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing

[May 12 1:33 PM] In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024…

Kraken counters SEC’s legal interpretation in dismissal motion

[May 10 3:25 AM] Kraken argues that the SEC’s efforts to refute unaddressed arguments indicate a misunderstanding of the case’s central points.

Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims to Avoid 'Significant Reordering' of U.S. Financial Structure

[May 10 12:53 AM] Lawyers of crypto exchange Kraken have told a U.S. court that claims by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it should be dismissed to avoid a "significant reordering" of the U.S. financial regulatory structure, according to…

Kraken's Indices Provider Anticipates $1B AUM in Hong Kong ETFs by 2024 End: Bloomberg

[May 3 4:16 AM] CEO Sui Chung sees South Korea and Israel as the next markets to list crypto ETFs.

The Bitcoin Halving Is Happening: Supply to Drop to 3.125 BTC Today

[Apr 19 7:00 AM] Today marks a significant event as Bitcoin experiences its fourth scheduled halving. This event, also known as the halving, occurs approximately every four years and has far-reaching implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem. As Bitcoin Magazine…

Kraken Is Buying TradeStation Crypto, Expanding Cryptocurrency Exchange's U.S. Reach

[Apr 18 12:12 PM] The takeover, which hasn't been previously disclosed publicly, expands the cryptocurrency exchange's regulatory licensing in the U.S.

Kraken Releases Own Crypto Wallet, Joining Competition With Coinbase, MetaMask

[Apr 17 9:00 AM] According to a blog post shared with CoinDesk, the new Kraken Wallet will be the first from a major exchange to be open-sourced.