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Private Equity Giant David Rubenstein Makes the Case for Bitcoin
8.8.2023
Billionaire private equity titan David Rubenstein believes Bitcoin (BTC) is here to stay thanks to growing institutional interest as evidenced by BlackRock’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF as well as general global demand for a form of money that can’t be controlled by governments
Former FTX exec Ryan Salame and US prosecutors are discussing a plea deal: Report
8.8.2023
It's unclear whether any reported guilty plea from Ryan Salame would have the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO testify at Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in October
Prosecutors will still consider Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged campaign finance scheme at trial
8.8.2023
Rather than reinstating a count on campaign finance violations to SBF’s indictment, the Justice Department said it will consider the evidence as part of a wire fraud charge
PayPal’s New Stablecoin and the ‘2 Wolves’ Inside Crypto
8.8.2023
Today in Crypto: Binance Becomes First Fully Licensed Exchange in El Salvador, Coinbase Offers to Buy Back Up to $150 Million of Its $1 Billion Bonds, Bitstamp in Talks to Raise Fresh Funding, Brazilian CBDC Gets Its Official Name and Logo
8.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Binance Becomes First Fully Licensed Exchange in El Salvador, Coinbase Offers to Buy Back Up to $150...
Bank of England will get more power in regulating stablecoins
8.8.2023
The United Kingdom government could rebalance the power between the Bank of England and the country’s principal financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority
Binance Labs Maintains Dominance in Crypto Funding Despite Regulatory Challenges
8.8.2023
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, remains an active investor in the crypto space despite its parent company facing regulatory challenges and potential fraud charges.
Last week, Binance Labs announced four investments through its Most Valuable...
PayPal’s Regulated Stablecoin Is a ‘Watershed Moment’ in Crypto Space, Says Partner Paxos
7.8.2023
“The difference is significant because we have a prudential regulator,” said Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert
Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges
7.8.2023
Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements
Today in Crypto: Kenyan Police Reportedly Raided Worldcoin Warehouse, US FBI Issues Warnings About NFT Scammers, Curve Finance Offers a $1.85 Million Bounty to Identify & Convict the Hacker
7.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Kenyan Police Reportedly Raided Worldcoin Warehouse, US FBI Issues Warnings About NFT Scammers, Curve...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Embraces Bitcoin Donations for Presidential Bid
7.8.2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a vocal crypto advocate, announced that his Presidential campaign is officially accepting donations in the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC).
In an interview, the Miami Mayor said, “officially, my campaign is accepting Bitcoin.” The announcement aligns with...
G20 President India Proposes ‘Action Points’ for Implementing Global Crypto Rules
7.8.2023
The Indian Presidency of G20 has put forward proposals for a roadmap to introducing a global regulatory framework for crypto assets. India believes a more coordinated policy will be needed to enforce international standards in the field and adequately minimize associated risks. India’s...
Coinbase Reports Significant Drop in Consumer Trading Volume Raising Concerns for Crypto Industry
6.8.2023
Coinbase has reported a significant drop in consumer trading volume, which has raised concerns for the crypto industry.
On Thursday, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange released its second quarter earnings report, revealing that transaction volume for consumers and institutions...
Worldcoin Confirms Kenya ID Verification Pause
5.8.2023
The CEO of Worldcoin’s founding entity confirmed on Aug. 2 that his organization has paused “World ID verifications in Kenya” and will attempt to address concerns raised by authorities. Kenya’s ICT Minister Eliud Owalo has said Worldcoin’s verification services were...
Coinbase CEO says leaving US 'not even in the realm of possibility right now': Report
4.8.2023
Brian Armstrong has previously suggested Coinbase might abandon the U.S. for a more crypto-friendly country, but also said the exchange was “100% committed” to the local market
US lawmakers urge White House to address North Korea's use of digital assets: Report
4.8.2023
Senator Elizabeth Warren was part of a group of lawmakers who pushed for provisions against crypto mixers and privacy coins in the National Defense Authorization Act in July
'The SEC has violated due process' — Coinbase CLO on motion to dismiss lawsuit
4.8.2023
Lawyers for Coinbase cited precedent from the SEC v. Ripple case, in which a judge ruled that the XRP token largely did not qualify as a security by the commission’s standards
Digital Bank Revolut to Suspend Crypto Services For US Customers Citing Regulatory Uncertainty
4.8.2023
Crypto-friendly British neobank Revolut has announced plans to halt its crypto services for US customers.
The digital bank cited the market uncertainty and changes to the local regulatory landscape in the country for suspending crypto services.
The England-based fintech firm will suspend...
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
4.8.2023
Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned
Figure Abandons Quest to be U.S. Chartered Crypto Bank After Three-Year Fight
3.8.2023
Figure Technologies, Inc., has pulled its application to become a federally chartered bank in the U.S., ending a three-year rollercoaster ride as regulators clamped down on crypto activity and digital assets banking suffered a black eye when regional lenders associated with the tech world cratered...