Former CFTC Chair: Crypto Regulations Must Not Wait for Litigation, Standards Needed Today
12.7.2023
A crackdown on the crypto industry in the US should not wait for litigation in courts to conclude, but instead move forward with temporary restraints while the courts do their work, a former regulator has said.
Speaking with CNBC on Monday, Timothy Massad, former chairman of the Commodity Futures...
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits all-time high as BTC miner selling peaks
12.7.2023
In recent weeks BTC miners sent a record amount of Bitcoin to exchanges right as the network’s difficulty metric hit a new all-time high
Digitex Founder Ordered to Pay $16M to Resolve CFTC Action, Banned From Trading
12.7.2023
The founder of crypto exchange Digitex, Adam Todd, has been ordered by a federal court to pay almost $16 million to resolve accusations that he ran an illegal platform and sought to manipulate its native token, DGTX, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a Wednesday statement
Mr Hankey Meme Coin Goes Viral as South Park-Related Tokens Take Off – Here's How to Buy Early
12.7.2023
A brand-new meme coin themed on South Park’s Mr Hankey, a sentient, jolly piece of feces and the cartoon’s former Christmas deity, has been going viral in the last few days.
Mr Hankey Coin, which is proudly marketing itself as the crypto industry’s best shitcoin, is launching a stealth presale...
Want a Spot Market Bitcoin ETF? Then Deal With the Consequences
12.7.2023
Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal
12.7.2023
The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license
Google Play Changes Policy on Tokenized Digital Assets, Allowing NFTs in Apps and Games
12.7.2023
Google Play announced a major shift in policy today, allowing developers to incorporate digital assets such as NFTs into their apps and games in the store. Companies that decide to offer the ability to buy, sell or earn tokenized assets will be required to make it clear in the Play Console that...
Singapore's Investment Conglomerate Temasek Drops Crypto Investment Plans Citing Regulatory Uncertainties
12.7.2023
Singaporean investment conglomerate Temasek has decided to drop its plans to invest in crypto exchanges, due to regulatory uncertainties.
In an interview with CNBC, Temasek’s Chief Investment Officer Rohit Sipahimalani revealed the bitter experience of writing down its entire $275 million...
Biggest Movers: BCH 6% Higher, as US Inflation Falls by More Than Expected
12.7.2023
Bitcoin cash rose by nearly 6% on Wednesday, following the release of the latest consumer price index (CPI) in the United States. Inflation fell by 1.0% from May, coming in at 3.0% last month. Polkadot also rose, extending its winning run for a third straight day. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Bitcoin cash...
Can Crypto Match the Internet and Hit 5B Users?
12.7.2023
While early growth in both spaces has been eerily similar, don’t get too excited about crypto’s future
Crypto Analysts Can Learn Something From Baseball
12.7.2023
Searching for crypto’s future stars among young prospects
EU Regulators Issue Stablecoin Guidance, Calls For Compliance Ahead Of MiCA
12.7.2023
Financial regulators within the European Union (EU) have urged stablecoin issuers alongside other industry participants to adopt the guidelines set out in Markets In Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).
MiCA is the first comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework that covers exchanges, assets...