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Bitstamp Halts ETH Staking for US Customers Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
24.8.2023
In a move fueled by increasing regulatory uncertainty in the United States, global cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced to terminate Ethereum staking service for US users.
The exchange has set September 25 as the deadline for users to earn rewards on their staked assets, after which...
New Zealand is ‘Cautious’ on Crypto While Singapore Takes Proactive Approach to Regulate Stablecoins
24.8.2023
Stakeholders in New Zealand are advocating for a gradual and meticulous strategy in regulating the crypto industry in the country. On the other hand, Singapore is embracing a proactive and comprehensive regulatory stance toward stablecoins....
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Crypto entrepreneur faces potential prosecution in Israel related to $290M scam: Report
23.8.2023
The police force of Israel reportedly recommended to prosecutors that Moshe Hogeg be charged with fraud, theft, money laundering, and sex crimes
Binance Faces Criticism Over Alleged Transactions with Blacklisted Russian Lenders
23.8.2023
Binance is facing criticism for its alleged involvement in facilitating transfers to and from blacklisted Russian lenders.
According to a Tuesday report from The Wall Street Journal, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange offered its customers the option to use five sanctioned Russian...
Sam Bankman-Fried can meet with lawyers outside of jail with 48 hours’ notice, says judge
23.8.2023
Judge Lewis Kaplan said the order was in line with the accommodations for access to discovery materials the U.S. government proposed for the former FTX CEO on Aug. 18
Israeli Business Tycoon Moshe Hogeg Accused of $290 Million Crypto Scam Following Two-Year Probe
23.8.2023
Business tycoon and former owner of Beitar Jerusalem FC, Moshe Hogeg, has been accused by the Israeli police of orchestrating a $290 million crypto scam.
According to the authorities, Hogeg raised a staggering $290 million from investors both in Israel and internationally through four...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers argue previous FTX legal team led him to act 'in good faith'
23.8.2023
The filing surrounding the legal strategy followed an all-day session between SBF and his lawyers on Aug. 22 outside of jail, which was granted by a judge on a one-time basis
The Thermodynamics of Crypto Investing
23.8.2023
As the various structural risks of crypto investing change over time, the opportunities for returns change, too
US Lawmaker Slams SEC’s ‘Reckless’ Rulemaking — Warns of ‘Lasting Economic Harm’
23.8.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, for “pursuing a reckless, rushed rulemaking agenda with inadequate economic analysis and limited public input.” He warned that “the adverse consequences in one sector...
US Court Hands 3-Year Jail Sentence to Man Accused of Conspiring to Defraud Crypto Holders
23.8.2023
A U.S. court has sentenced a man accused of conspiring to defraud cryptocurrency owners to three years in prison. The court also ordered the man to pay $2,816,433 in restitution to 11 victims of his Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap fraud scheme. SIM Swap Fraud Scheme A United States district...
OpenSea manager accused of insider trading sentenced to 3 months in prison, $50K fine
22.8.2023
Nathaniel Chastain will reportedly have until Nov. 2 to surrender himself following his conviction for wire fraud and money laundering related to insider trading on OpenSea
SEC Charges Crypto Investment Adviser for Publishing Misleading ‘Hypothetical Performance Projections’
22.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Titan Global Capital Management for publishing misleading “hypothetical performance projections” regarding its crypto investment product. Titan Global is also accused of violating the marketing rule when it advertised...
First Republican presidential debate to feature pro-crypto candidates
22.8.2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy will be in attendance at the political debate on Aug. 23, but not Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, despite earlier claims
BlackRock has more to lose from a BTC price crash pre-Bitcoin ETF
22.8.2023
The notion that BlackRock gains from cheaper Bitcoin for its ETF launch isn't straightforward, neither is the government's suppression of BTC price
Today in Crypto: Thailand May Banish Facebook Because of Crypto Scam Ads, Terra Freezes Website Due to Phishing Scams, Phantom Launches the 'Sign In With Solana' Feature
22.8.2023
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Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says
22.8.2023
Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said
Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Wins Operating License in Dubai
22.8.2023
The company can now offer its full range of digital asset custody services to clients in the emirate, including institutional staking and collateral management
Sam Bankman-Fried will get one day in court to meet with lawyers
21.8.2023
According to a judge's order, SBF will be allowed access to one laptop and "WiFi device” for roughly 6.5 hours while meeting with counsel in a courthouse cell block attorney room
Coin Center responds to US lawmakers' request for crypto tax guidance
21.8.2023
Among the crypto advocacy group's suggestions included a De Minimis exemption for crypto transactions and having the IRS provide guidance on block rewards, airdrops, and hard forks
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bitget Makes KYC Necessary for New Users
21.8.2023
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget announced revised Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
The move comes as the crypto exchange aims to align its operations with recommendations from international regulatory bodies and to provide...