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Bitcoin vs. Tulip Mania: Why the Comparison Wilts Under Scrutiny
23.11.2024
With bitcoin reaching unprecedented heights, critics have come out in full force, dusting off age-old arguments. The tired accusations resurface: calling it a pyramid scheme, claiming it’s worthless because it isn’t physical, or likening it to the infamous Tulip mania. These overused...
Gary Gensler is leaving the SEC, but replacement will face scrutiny
22.11.2024
Crypto users celebrated as SEC Chair Gensler announced his resignation, but Trump’s nominee will face confirmation hearings in the US Senate
Tron Founder Justin Sun Backs Polymarket Founder Amid FBI Scrutiny
14.11.2024
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron has publicly backed Shyane Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, amid an FBI…
Crypto.com faces scrutiny in Poland as regulator issues public warning
7.11.2024
Polish authorities have issued a cautionary alert on Crypto.com’s operations, citing possible regulatory noncompliance but stopping short of a ban
Linkedin Under Scrutiny for Potential South African Privacy Violations
23.10.2024
A South African artificial intelligence association has accused Linkedin of violating local data privacy laws by using user data to train its AI models without explicit consent. The association has urged the country’s data regulator to investigate. Linkedin has however defended its practices...
Polymarket is scanning for US users as election odds skew toward Trump: Report
23.10.2024
Donald Trump now has 63.7% odds on Polymarket to win the US presidential election, but voter polls suggest otherwise.
DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
11.10.2024
The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence
Analyst Theorizes Reason Behind Regulatory Scrutiny on Ripple
4.10.2024
The ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drawn a…
EigenLayer's Token Launch Draws Scrutiny Over Supply Concerns
2.10.2024
In some ways, the release of EigenLayer's native EIGEN token this week was as expected; price rapidly rose moments after it was listed on exchanges, leading to a period of price discovery that culminated in a 22% slide from it's momentary record high. But there appears to be a storm brewing behind...
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...
SEC Places Heavier Scrutiny on Binance's Token Listing, Trading Process in Proposed Amended Complaint
16.9.2024
The SEC filed its proposed amended complaint against Binance on Thursday with a greater emphasis on the exchange's token listing process
Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved
13.9.2024
Tether hired a government-affairs veteran from PayPal and Chainalysis, Jesse Spiro, to head its own shop as the issuer of the leading {{USDT}} stablecoin has long been under a cloud of reported U.S. investigations
FTX Fallout Continues: Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal Under Scrutiny
12.9.2024
The ongoing saga of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapse has taken another dramatic turn as former executive Ryan…
UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case
3.9.2024
The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to international human rights standards, emphasizing the need for legality and proportionality...
Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds
27.8.2024
Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted
Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, But Ban not Imminent: Reports
27.8.2024
Telegram, perhaps the most prominent messaging service used by the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is under scrutiny in India but not in immediate danger of a ban, multiple reports have indicated. Indian authorities have asked the investigators for an update on the investigation after Telegram CEO Pavel...
Hong Kong targets noncompliant crypto exchanges in licensing push
22.8.2024
Hong Kong's SFC finds deficiencies in some "deemed-to-be-licensed" crypto exchanges, risking their licensing status amid tightened regulations
California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers
19.8.2024
Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies
SEC Scrutiny Forces NYSE to Drop Bitcoin Options
15.8.2024
NYSE American LLC has withdrawn its move to provide options trading on two BTC-based ETFs. The decision concerns…
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined