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Bank of America Faces Scrutiny After Coinbase User Alleges the Bank Closed His Account Over Bitcoin Transactions
15.7.2023
Bank of America has come under scrutiny after a Coinbase user claimed that the bank closed his account over Bitcoin transactions. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong quickly addressed the issue, asking other users if they have encountered the same problem with Bank of America. Coinbase’s CEO Raises...
Horizen Scraps Privacy Coin Moniker Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
28.6.2023
Horizen says it's now simply a layer 0 blockchain after depreciating the shielded pools on its main chain
Binance faces scrutiny in Brazil, exec summoned to testify before Congress
22.6.2023
This development comes amid a global regulatory crackdown on Binance, which is facing scrutiny in multiple countries
Binance Unit in Britain Cancels UK Regulatory Authorization
20.6.2023
Britain’s financial regulator has approved a request by Binance to cancel its regulatory permissions in the United Kingdom. The move comes as the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange takes steps to focus on fewer European markets amid increased scrutiny from regulators and ahead of Europe’s...
Binance cancels registration in the UK amid regulatory scrutiny
19.6.2023
Binance’s deregistration with the FCA did not have an operational impact, as it had never done business in the United Kingdom, a regional manager said
Hong Kong Legislator Invites Coinbase Amidst SEC Scrutiny
12.6.2023
The US SEC has been actively examining the operations of digital asset exchanges, raising concerns about investor protection and market integrity.
It slammed the top crypto exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, with lawsuits alleging securities laws violations on June 5 and 6.
But despite the...
Hong Kong Legislator Invites Coinbase Amidst SEC Scrutiny
12.6.2023
The US SEC has been actively examining the operations of digital asset exchanges, raising concerns about investor protection and market integrity.
It slammed the top crypto exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, with lawsuits alleging securities laws violations on June 5 and 6.
But despite the...
Hong Kong legislator invites Coinbase to the region amid SEC scrutiny
11.6.2023
Hong Kong fosters a favorable environment for industry growth amid its active regulation and dedication to becoming a digital hub
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of FTX Customers’ Identities, Citing Security Concerns
10.6.2023
In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability...
Robinhood to Delist Cardano, Solana, and Polygon Amidst SEC Regulatory Pressure
9.6.2023
Fintech and crypto firm Robinhood has announced the delisting of cardano (ADA), solana (SOL), and polygon (MATIC) on June 27, 2023. This development comes after the publicly-listed company revealed that it was “actively reviewing” its coin listings in the wake of recent U.S....
After Binance, Coinbase comes under the scrutiny of the SEC
7.6.2023
The US Securities & Exchange Commission has charged Coinbase with the allegations of failing to register the offering of staking-as-a-service. This is on top of not registering the buying and selling of securities. Coinbase, here, seems to be on the path of Binance, which was recently charged...
Coinbase Becomes the Latest Target of SEC: Accused of Unregistered Brokerage and Securities Violations
6.6.2023
After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Binance, it has now filed a legal case against the San Francisco-based exchange, Coinbase. The SEC alleges that Coinbase breached multiple securities regulations and has been functioning as an unregistered broker since 2019. SEC Alleges...
Binance entities and Changpeng Zhao come under SEC scrutiny
6.6.2023
The US Securities & Exchange Commission, also known as SEC, has announced that they have filed Section 13 charges against Binance, BAM Trading Services, and Changpeng Zhao for violating several security laws. A brief summary mentioned by the SEC states that the charges are related...
Are Web3 apps under scrutiny?
5.6.2023
One of the biggest challenges Web3 apps are facing is the difficulty of reaching a wider audience
Binance plans new round of layoffs amid increased regulatory scrutiny
31.5.2023
Binance's chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann hinted on Twitter the resource reorganization is meant to address growing regulatory pressures targeting the crypto space
Could Ben.eth’s PSYOP tokens face legal scrutiny? It depends, say lawyers
31.5.2023
Michael Kanovitz, a lawyer threatening to file a class action against Ben.eth, says the PSYOP scheme bear similarities to cases that have seen SEC enforcement
American Crypto Exchange Bittrex Declares Bankruptcy Amid SEC Scrutiny – is Binance US Next?
9.5.2023
Bittrex US has filed for bankruptcy in a federal court in Delaware less than a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission accused the crypto platform of running an unregistered securities exchange.
On Monday, the US arm of cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global filed for Chapter...
Coinbase Faces Existential Risk as SEC Increases Scrutiny on Crypto
5.5.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing an “existential risk” as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its crackdown on the crypto industry, a financial analyst has warned.
The warning from the analyst followed renewed concerns among Coinbase investors that tokens listed...
Three Arrows Capital Founders Face Dubai Regulator's Scrutiny Over New Unregulated Exchange OPNX
3.5.2023
Dubai regulators are scrutinizing the co-founders of now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital over their new unregulated digital asset exchange, OPNX.
On April 18, Su Zhu and Kyle Davies received a written reprimand from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for promoting...
Ethereum Price to Peak at $2,758 This Year, Then Fall to $2,342 by 2023’s End, Finder Experts Say
27.4.2023
A recent survey made public by the online comparison platform Finder.com has revealed the predictions of 32 professionals in the fields of fintech and cryptocurrency. The specialists have expressed their conviction that ethereum, the second largest digital asset by market capitalization, will...