Search
NYC Comptroller Slams Mayor Eric Adams' Bitcoin Bond Plan as 'Fiscally Irresponsible'
31.5.2025
Brad Lander criticized Mayor Eric Adams' proposed "BitBond," saying it could jeopardize NYC’s credit reputation
Fortnite Criticized For Use Of AI Darth Vader, Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Will Introduce New City, And More Top Stories
24.5.2025
This week saw Fortnite targeted by SAG-AFTRA for its use of an AI-powered Darth Vader voice that mimics that of the late James Earl Jones. Also, the folks behind Assassin’s Creed Shadows told us why they opted not to let you kill animals in the open-world adventure, fans of Clair Obscur react...
Coinbase distances Base from highly criticized memecoin that dumped $15M
17.4.2025
Crypto exchange Coinbase has distanced its blockchain network Base from a memecoin it shared that saw massive backlash after the token rapidly gained, then dropped in value by millions of dollars.Base posted to X on April 16 with an image promoting the network with its marketing tagline...
Solana deletes ‘cringe’ ad criticized for being ‘tone deaf’ on gender issues
18.3.2025
The team behind blockchain network Solana has deleted a controversial advertisement posted on its X account after immense backlash over political messaging around gender identity.The more than two-and-a-half-minute ad for the Solana Accelerate conference posted on March 17 with the caption...
XRP, ADA Inclusion in Strategic Reserve Criticized; Critics Raise Insider Trading Claims
3.3.2025
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic crypto reserve has sparked controversy with some questioning the timing of the announcement. ADA Inclusion Raises Eyebrows U.S. President Donald Trump’s naming of XRP and ADA among the five digital assets that will make up...
SEC Criticized by Musk and Ramaswamy After Court Ruling
12.12.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced criticism from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy following a Fifth…
SlowMist Founder Disputes Forbes Zombie Token Report on Monero
3.12.2024
Cosine, the founder of SlowMist, took over his social media platform and expressed his disagreements with Forbes article…
Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins
25.11.2024
Early 2000s-style internet shock videos are making the rounds on a popular crypto platform, with such content including extreme acts like individuals engaging in self-harm, animal cruelty, and explicit sexual content to attract attention and potentially increase token value.Despite the platform's...
Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins
25.11.2024
Early 2000s-style internet shock videos are making the rounds on a popular crypto platform, with such content including extreme acts like individuals engaging in self-harm, animal cruelty, and explicit sexual content to attract attention and potentially increase token value.Despite the platform's...
Maker, now Sky’s, new stablecoin lashed over ‘freeze function’
28.8.2024
The new USDS stablecoin from Maker, now Sky, has a freeze function which the project's founder claims won't be part of the token at launch
Congressman Wiley Nickel Slams SEC’s “Open Hostility” Towards Digital Assets, Urges Gensler To Rescind SAB121
15.5.2024
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-CA) is criticizing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler over SAB121 and the agency’s “open hostility” towards crypto, a Wednesday letter to Gensler from Congressman reveals. Nickel's letter comes amidst the controversial staff...
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Hits Back Deutsche Bank’s Argument Over its Solvency
10.5.2024
Deutsche Bank criticized Tether stablecoin, questioning its solvency and its industry standard for crypto derivatives.
The post Stablecoin Issuer Tether Hits Back Deutsche Bank’s Argument Over its Solvency appeared first on Cryptonews
Senate Candidate John Deaton Calls Gary Gensler a “Bad Faith Regulator,” Voices Support For Coinbase in SEC Case
15.4.2024
John Deaton, the pro-crypto candidate running to win Seator Elizabeth Warren’s current senate seat, took to X Monday (formerly Twitter) to criticize United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler over the new Coinbase appeal, calling him a “bad faith regulator.” The...
HashKey CEO Slams Hong Kong’s Crypto Regulations as Barriers to Global Market
12.4.2024
HashKey CEO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong's recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients.
The post HashKey CEO Slams Hong Kong’s Crypto Regulations as Barriers to Global Market appeared first on Cryptonews
HashKey Group COO: Hong Kong’s Crypto Rules Might Limit Global Appeal
12.4.2024
HashKey Group COO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong's recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients.
The post HashKey Group COO: Hong Kong’s Crypto Rules Might Limit Global Appeal appeared first on Cryptonews
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC Over Crypto Regulation, XRP Lawsuit: “Get Off Your Soap Box”
5.4.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “get off its soap box” after the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, seemingly criticized the crypto exchange for its XRP lawsuit.
The post Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Calls Out SAB 121, Claims Agency is “Scaring People Off”
2.4.2024
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized her own agency and its controversial staff accounting bulletin, SAB 121, during Tuesday remarks at the Practicing Law Institute’s 2024 SEC Speaks event. Peirce's dissidence marks the latest dissatisfaction with the SEC's leadership, with the federal agency...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Crypto, Claims It Threatens U.S. Security and “Helps Terrorists
25.3.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) criticized North Korea’s crypto usage and the rise of crypto “pig butchering” scams at a Thursday hearing of the Senate of Armed Services, claiming that cryptocurrency as a whole poses “a threat to our national security.” Warren has long been openly anti-crypto...
Crypto Markets Require Transparency, Says SEC Chair Gary Gensler
23.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has criticized crypto industry participants for avoiding registration requirements with the regulator.
The post Crypto Markets Require Transparency, Says SEC Chair Gary Gensler appeared first on Cryptonews
FTX CEO Slams Attempt to Reduce SBF’s Sentence, Highlights Ongoing Suffering of Victims
21.3.2024
John Ray III, the CEO and restructuring officer of FTX, has criticized an attempt made by Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers to reduce his sentence, emphasizing that the victims of the fraud "have suffered and continue to suffer."
The post FTX CEO Slams Attempt to Reduce SBF’s Sentence, Highlights...