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Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
13.9.2024
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
US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links
13.9.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam centers, and trafficked workers were forced into labor...
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris
13.9.2024
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or $75,000 under Harris, with temporary drops under a Harris...
U.S. Election Betting: CFTC Loses Last-Minute Bid to Halt Kalshi Contract
12.9.2024
The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts
Crypto Industry Holds Its Breath as US Election Debate Fails to Clarify Economic Policy
12.9.2024
After the first election debate, QCP Capital shared its perspective on how the U.S. election could influence the cryptocurrency market. According to the firm, investors remain cautious as their attention shifts to key macroeconomic indicators and the upcoming election decision. The CEO of Chirp,...
XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S.
12.9.2024
The fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise
12.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown
12.9.2024
Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
12.9.2024
Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed
Politifi Tokens Price Drops After U.S. Presidential Debate
11.9.2024
The US presidential debate that was held yesterday the tenth of September ended with intense exchanges between the…
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee Reviews the Scope of DeFi
11.9.2024
The US House Financial Services Committee met on September 10, 2024. The objective was to explore the depths…
Bitcoin Plunges Below $56K as Stocks Sell Off in Weak U.S. Trading
11.9.2024
It's been a trend for the last few weeks that cryptocurrencies selloff as the U.S. traditional markets open, underscoring a general risk-off sentiment among American investors
U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated
11.9.2024
Prior to this report, the Fed was widely expected to trim its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points at its policy meeting next week
India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis
11.9.2024
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
Harris Won U.S. Presidential Debate Versus Trump, Polymarket Betting Suggests
11.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have beaten former President Donald Trump in the first debate between the U.S. presidential candidates on Tuesday, based on the direction of prediction bets on Polymarket, while crypto policy went unmentioned
Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States
10.9.2024
Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for users to buy and sell...
Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight
10.9.2024
A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
9.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas...
Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest
9.9.2024
The judge in the prediction market's court case against the CFTC has called a hearing Thursday over the regulator's motion for a two-week delay
Trump Threatens Countries Leaving the U.S. Dollar With 100% Tariffs
9.9.2024
Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump announced future sanctions for countries supporting de-dollarization. At a rally held in Wisconsin, Trump declared: “You leave the dollar, and you’re not doing business with the United States because we are going to impose a 100% tariff...