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How will Bitcoin halving affect BTC price, and is DeFi dead?
3.8.2023
Blockware Solutions account executive David Gamble told Market Talks host Ray Salmond that the crypto market will hit a $10 trillion market cap in the next few years
Individual charged with money laundering admits to hacking Bitfinex in 2016: Report
3.8.2023
The identity of the hacker or hackers behind an exploit which removed more than 100,000 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 2016 had only been the subject of speculation until Aug. 3
NY Times defends article on Caroline Ellison: the public has a 'legitimate interest'
3.8.2023
The media outlet claimed the public and press had a right to receive information on a "central participant in a financial scheme that defrauded investors of billions of dollars"
Stablecoin Bill's Failure Reflects Deepening Political Divide in Crypto
3.8.2023
The passing of a much-discussed stablecoin bill last week in the House Financial Services Committee revealed just how deep the political divide in Washington has become, a recent Fortune Crypto newsletter said.
The bill, which was close to getting bipartisan support after negotiations between...
Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies
3.8.2023
The new position for Kristen Hecht comes as Binance is under scrutiny by multiple law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad and could even face fraud charges
US DoJ is concerned about a run on Binance should prosecutors bring fraud charges: Report
2.8.2023
Officials reportedly speculated an indictment against Binance in the U.S. could cause a run on the exchange similar to what happened with crypto exchange FTX in November 2022
Ukrainian government reports $81M tax loss from unregulated crypto exchanges since 2013
2.8.2023
A crypto bill signed into law in 2022 paved the way for the Ukrainian government to amend its tax code, but local exchanges still largely operate outside this framework
GameStop Decides to Shut Down NFT Wallet Citing Regulatory Uncertainty
2.8.2023
Popular video game retailer GameStop has announced plans to shut down its NFT wallet due to regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space.
According to a pop-up message on its NFT marketplace, GameStop would cease support for the wallet starting November 1.
"Due to the regulatory uncertainty...
Today in Crypto: Binance Denies Reports of Its Activities in China, Coinbase is Looking Into Adding Bitcoin Lightning Network, OKX Launches Account Abstraction Feature, Hyundai & Kia Partner With Hedera
2.8.2023
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ETF analyst raises spot Bitcoin ETF approval chances in the US to 65%
2.8.2023
The ETF analyst predicted that recent developments in the Ripple vs SEC case and the upcoming Grayscale lawsuit would be crucial to first spot Bitcoin ETF approval
India Pushes For A Clear G20 Crypto Strategy, Backs FSB Recommendations
2.8.2023
India has backed calls for a properly structured legal regime on digital assets globally in its latest release to the G20.
The country which currently presides over the G20, an association of the world’s 20 leading economies has in recent months deliberated on its local crypto laws while making...
Kenya Suspends WorldCoin Operations, Launches Investigation For Collecting Public Data
2.8.2023
The Ministry of Interior of Kenya has suspended the operations of Sam Altman’s WorldCoin and launched an investigation into the company for collecting public data.
Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration issued a statement earlier today saying that the government is concerned...
GameStop will stop support for its crypto wallets, citing ‘regulatory uncertainty’
1.8.2023
The retail company used to be known primarily for its brick-and-mortar retail stores but has also launched an NFT marketplace and a soon-to-be-canceled line of crypto wallets
3AC co-founder rejects jurisdiction of bankruptcy court, claiming he renounced US citizenship
1.8.2023
As Singapore does not allow dual nationality, 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies said he chose to renounce his U.S. citizenship after getting married and receiving permanent residency
Why MiCA Is Overly Burdensome Regulation for Ukraine's Crypto Industry
1.8.2023
As a European Union's candidate member, Ukraine is set to adopt the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). But the law's requirements may become too strict for the country’s blockchain future, says Ukraine's deputy minister of digital transformation
GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty'
1.8.2023
Leading game retailer GameStop will suspend its crypto wallets due to regulatory uncertainty in the United States, just one year after launching, the company announced Tuesday
Bankruptcy judge signs off on order allowing Terraform Labs to subpoena FTX entities
1.8.2023
Terraform Labs claimed that the failures of its algorithmic stablecoin and governance token were the result of an attack from short sellers, potentially involving Alameda Research
Today in Crypto: FTX Proposes Possible Restart of FTX.com for 'Dotcom Customers', US IRS Says Income From Staking Crypto Must be Reported, Justin Sun Announces Tron-Curve Partnership and Buys $3M Worth of CRV for $2M
1.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: FTX Proposes Possible Restart of FTX.com for 'Dotcom Customers', US IRS Says Income From Staking Crypto...
Ukraine Mandates Digital Asset Firms To Disclose Financials As Wider Regulation Looms
1.8.2023
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has requested local cryptocurrency firms to file details of their financials, raising concerns over new regulatory measures.
The bank demanded at least four virtual asset firms including Kuna, CoinPay, Geo Pay, and Qmall to provide financial documents alongside...
Crypto Staking in the Crosshairs: IRS Unveils New Tax Guidance
1.8.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a decree stating that American citizens drawing income from cryptocurrency staking services must categorize the value of those digital assets as gross income, the moment they officially take possession of the staking reward. IRS Clarifies...