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Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday
[Sep 27 9:30 AM] Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
[Sep 27 5:26 AM] Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday.
U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO
[Sep 26 11:02 AM] The U.S. crypto market will "bifurcate from the rest of the world" said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk.
Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO
[Sep 25 3:29 PM] Stablecoins will drive institutional adoption in Asia, "even if regulators are not happy with it," Chainalysis co-founder and CEO Michael Gronager said in an interview.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Cautions Against Market Optimism — ‘Geopolitics Is Getting Worse’
[Sep 25 1:30 AM] JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a serious warning about escalating geopolitical risks, stating that they pose greater threats to global stability than current economic challenges. His remarks come in light of rising tensions, including attacks…
Will Trump pardon SBF? 6 weird Polymarket betting pools on US politics
[Sep 24 3:00 PM] As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come.
Lavrov Says He Agrees With Donald Trump on US Sanctions Weakening Dollar’s Status
[Sep 23 3:30 AM] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that sanctions imposed by the Biden…
Judges quiz CFTC, Kalshi over US election markets offering
[Sep 20 6:33 AM] US appeals court judges peppered the CFTC and betting platform Kalshi’s lawyers with questions as the regulator bids to overturn a lower court’s decision allowing election markets.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead
[Sep 19 11:30 PM] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us…
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
[Sep 19 2:30 AM] New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable…
US lawmakers urge top crypto ATM operators to tackle fraud
[Sep 16 6:03 AM] Seven Democratic US Senators have sent letters to ten of the country’s biggest Bitcoin ATM operators urging them to address fraud against elderly Americans.
Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession
[Sep 16 3:30 AM] Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues…
New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets
[Sep 15 6:30 PM] A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity…
Circle predicts stablecoins will become mainstream global payment method
[Sep 15 9:23 AM] Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
[Sep 13 9:36 PM] According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past.
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
[Sep 13 2:00 PM] A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
[Sep 13 6:39 AM] Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed.
EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies
[Sep 12 1:30 PM] The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether.
Rare Ape CryptoPunk sells for $1.5M, Magic Eden dominates NFT trading volume: Nifty Newsletter
[Sep 11 7:02 PM] A group of blockchain advocates urged the United States Congress to clearly define NFTs in response to the SEC Wells notice to OpenSea.
India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis
[Sep 11 12:00 PM] India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday.
Crypto Retail Market Is Poised for a Rebound: Gemini
[Sep 10 11:00 AM] Crypto adoption has remained steady in the U.S. and the U.K. in the past two years, the report said.
US, Nigeria Convene AI Conference to Promote Inclusive Tech Adoption
[Sep 8 10:46 PM] The U.S. and Nigeria will host a pan-African Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Lagos from September 10-11. The conference will bring together government officials, tech leaders, and civil society to discuss the opportunities and challenges…
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
[Sep 4 3:56 PM] Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation
[Aug 30 9:17 AM] In 2022, a group of investors alleged that Elon Musk and his company had manipulated the price of dogecoin using their X (then Twitter) accounts.
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
[Aug 29 10:48 AM] Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs.
BlackRock ETF sees biggest inflow in 35 days as Bitcoin weekly rally pauses
[Aug 27 5:44 AM] BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin fund had its biggest inflow day since July 22 as Bitcoin slipped back under $64,000 following a weekly rally.
Donald Trump Teases 'The DeFiant Ones' Crypto Project on Truth Social
[Aug 23 10:05 AM] “It’s time we take a stand – together,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account with a Telegram group link to the unreleased decentralized finance platform.
Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Offers AVAX Token Investment in New Avalanche Trust
[Aug 22 1:00 PM] The provider of bitcoin and ether ETFs now offers more than 20 crypto investment products.
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Buy Rival Stronghold Digital for $175M in Stock, Debt
[Aug 21 11:16 AM] The deal comes weeks after Riot Platforms dropped a bid to buy Bitfarms, choosing to overhaul the company's board before pursuing a takoever again.