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More SEC Enforcement Action is Coming With DeFi in Firing Line, Warns Key Agency Official
20.9.2023
The head of the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit David Hirsch just sent a chilling warning to the crypto industry, which has already found itself heavily in the agency’s crossfire in recent months....
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Binance Sees Big Drop in Bitcoin Trading Volume Amid SEC Scrutiny
20.9.2023
Binance has seen a massive drop in Bitcoin trading volume this month according to new data from K33 Research. A new report revealed that the platform's 7-day average spot trading volume for Bitcoin has plummeted by 57% since the beginning of September.
The drop stands out when compared to...
Polkadot Ecosystem Expands as Circle Introduces Native USDC Stablecoin
20.9.2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced the official launch of USDC, the second largest stablecoin by market cap, in the Polkadot Asset Hub parachain.
According to Circle’s public statement on September 19, developers, exchanges, digital wallets, and institutional traders can access the stablecoin...
Binance CEO Rejects SEC's Allegation Regarding Wallet Provider Ceffu
19.9.2023
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has responded to allegations the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised regarding Binance.US's association with wallet provider Ceffu.
The SEC has expressed suspicions that the wallet might be linked to Binance's partner company, BAM.
On Tuesday, Zhao...
Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves
19.9.2023
Coinbase is intensifying its efforts to bring about positive changes in U.S. legislation in the crypto sector with a new media campaign it launched today. The company is spearheading multiple initiatives aimed at influencing lawmakers and ensuring clearer crypto regulation....
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Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves
19.9.2023
Coinbase is intensifying its efforts to bring about positive changes in U.S. legislation in the crypto sector with a new media campaign it launched today. The company is spearheading multiple initiatives aimed at influencing lawmakers and ensuring clearer crypto regulation....
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Crypto Investment Products See Continuous Outflows, Nearing $500 Million in Nine Weeks
19.9.2023
Capital continued to flow out of crypto-backed investment funds last week, with total outflows for the past nine weeks now nearing $500 million.
According to crypto research and investment firm CoinShares’ latest crypto fund flows report, outflows for last week alone came in at $54 million,...
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody to Bring Yield on Crypto Holdings for Institutional Clients
19.9.2023
Zodia Custody, a Standard Chartered Bank-owned crypto entity, is bringing yield on digital assets to institutional clients in partnership with Singapore-based digital asset platform developer, OpenEden.
The collaboration comes days after Zodia officially launched its crypto custody services...
Global Investment Bank Nomura Launches Institutional Bitcoin Fund – Adoption on the Rise?
19.9.2023
Japan's largest investment bank, Nomura, unveiled its Bitcoin Adoption Fund through its crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital.
On September 19, Nomura's subsidiary, Laser Digital announced it would use Koimanu, an entity established in 2018 by Nomura, Ledger, and Coinshares, to custody the fund's...
Thailand to Tax Overseas Earnings From Crypto Traders – Will it Impact Foreign Investment?
19.9.2023
Thailand would soon tax foreign earnings from crypto traders, a tighter measure to close the loophole, which allowed overseas income into the country tax-free.
The rule came from Thailand’s Revenue Department, which aims to fund its proposed economic stimulus, according to a BangkokPost report....
These Crypto Websites are Defying the Bear Market – What's Going On?
19.9.2023
Is 2023 really worth calling a ‘bear market’ year for crypto? A look at website traffic data for major industry domains suggests the answer may be a bit complicated.
On one hand, data from Similarweb – a web analytics platform – reveals a decline in monthly website visits for both Binance...
Bastion, Co-Founded by Former a16z Crypto Leaders, Raises $25M to Drive Web3 Adoption
19.9.2023
Crypto startup Bastion has raised $25 million in a funding round led by venture giant Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto.
Also joining the round was several prominent venture capital firms like Nomura’s Laser Digital, Alchemy, Robot Ventures, crypto influencer Packy McCormick’s...
XRP Attorney Addresses New York's Delisting of Ripple and Dogecoin, Denies Political Intentions
19.9.2023
On Monday, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) introduced updated standards for its virtual currency oversight while removing Ripple (XRP) from "its approved list of cryptocurrencies."
According to the updated standards, NYDFS reviewed its existing list of approved...
UK Passes Bill to Seize Crypto from Illicit Activities
19.9.2023
The United Kingdom’s House of Lords has pushed The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill to its final stages of approval.
The bill was introduced in September 2022 with a bid to expand the powers of financial authorities in the country to confiscate monetary proceeds from financial crimes...
OneCoin Lawyer Involved In Laundering $400 Million Denied Fresh Trial
19.9.2023
Mark Scott, a lawyer accused of laundering $400 million in the infamous OneCoin cryptocurrency scam in 2019 has been denied a new trial.
According to a report from Bloomberg, the motion seeking a fresh trial was declined by the court despite the defendant citing several legal mistakes including...
FTX Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents to Recover Millions in Misappropriated Funds
19.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has taken legal action against the parents of its founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing them of being involved in fraudulent activities.
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, seeks to recover "millions of dollars in fraudulently transferred and misappropriated...
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulations Citing JPEX Saga
19.9.2023
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee called for tighter regulations on crypto trading citing the recent alleged rugpull by the unlicensed crypto exchange JPEX.
Addressing a press conference, John Lee said that the JPEX saga highlights the need for tighter crypto regulations. ...
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Blockchain Capital Raises $580 Million for New Cryptocurrency Investment Fund – Here's the Latest
19.9.2023
Blockchain Capital, a crypto-focused investment firm, has successfully raised $580 million for two new investments funds in infrastructure, gaming, DeFi, and consumer technologies.
The first, the sixth $380 million early-stage fund, will concentrate on newer companies and protocols in pre-seed...
Judge Refuses to Compel Binance.US to Release Documents Requested by SEC, Calls for Cooperative Approach
19.9.2023
In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US, a U.S. judge has declined the SEC's immediate request for access to Binance.US's software and other documentation.
The hearing, held on September 18, addressed...
Malta Embraces EU's MICA Regulations: Public Consultation Open Until Sept. 29
19.9.2023
On Sept. 18, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated a public consultation to harmonize its crypto regulations with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations, slated to become effective in December 2024.
On Monday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated...