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CFTC Sues Former CEO of Crypto Lender Voyager for Fraud
14.10.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged the former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital with fraud. The regulator accused Stephen Ehrlich and the company of luring investors with promises of high-yield returns while breaking derivatives rules. Ehrlich was also...
Stablecoin Market Navigates Shifting Sands as Tether Announces New CEO and USDR Depegs
13.10.2023
The stablecoin landscape has been stagnant for the last two months, barely exceeding $123 billion as we approach the third week of October. Even though fiat-pegged token trading saw a spike this week, on October 13, stablecoin transactions made up 22.96% of the global crypto economy’s trade...
Voyager Digital was ‘no better than a house of cards’ — CFTC commissioner
13.10.2023
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s comments came after separate lawsuits from the CFTC and FTC were filed against Voyager and its former CEO Stephen Ehrlich
JPMorgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network Facilitates Blackrock-Barclays Trade
13.10.2023
Banking giant JPMorgan Chase has debuted its blockchain-based collateral settlement system. Blackrock became the first client to use JPMorgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN). The world’s largest asset manager used the system to convert shares in one of its money market funds into digital...
Voyager Ex-CEO Charged by U.S. Regulators With Fraud, Making False Claims
12.10.2023
U.S. regulators have targeted former Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich with lawsuits claiming he engaged in fraud and deliberately misrepresented his customers’ government protections
Binance rolls out self-trade prevention for spot and margin trading
11.10.2023
Introduced in January 2023, Binance’s STP functionality is designed to block the execution of an order if it would result in a self-trade
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Below $28,000 Ahead of Key US Economic Reports
10.10.2023
Bitcoin consolidated recent losses on Tuesday, as focus shifts to Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. Traders will look for guidance from the report, to see the Fed’s stance on the economy, after opting to keep rates unchanged last month. Ethereum remains below...
Around 100 Devs At Just Cause Studio Are Unionizing
6.10.2023
Around 100 employees at Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios Group are unionizing. This means around a fifth of the 500-person Swedish team is now bargaining with the company’s management for a fair contract.Read more
Ripple in Preliminary Talks with Australian Freight & Trade Alliance for Future Partnership
6.10.2023
Paul Zalai, Director of the Australian Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), disclosed the possibility of a future partnership with San Francisco-based fintech firm Ripple during an interview with TLG.
The news comes at an opportune moment for Ripple, which has been looking to expand its global...
U.S. Treasury Targets Crypto Wallets Linked to Illegal Fentanyl Trade – Here's What You Need to Know
6.10.2023
The United States Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned several cryptocurrency wallets associated with the illegal fentanyl trade.
On Tuesday, the OFAC added a new set of crypto wallets to its specially designated nationals (SDN) list, targeting a drug trafficking...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Approaches Key Price Ceiling Ahead of Friday’s US Payrolls Report
5.10.2023
Bitcoin continued to consolidate on Thursday, ahead of the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report in the United States. Payrolls are expected to come in at 170,000 for September, down from 187,000 the month prior. Ethereum fell for a fourth straight day. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) continued...
Which markets are the best to trade like a pro? Ultimate guide!
4.10.2023
Are you standing on the tip of an iceberg and unable to analyze the giant structure below sea level? Most popular markets are like giant structures that go unnoticed due to a lack of familiarity and trading experience. In this world of large-scale marketing, beginners might be unaware of...
Here’s how Bitcoin investors can trade the tension surrounding a U.S. government shutdown
3.10.2023
Rumors of a US government shutdown impact asset prices, including Bitcoin. Here’s how BTC options traders can capitalize on the 45 day funding deadline
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Above $27,000, ETH Reaches 1-Month High
29.9.2023
Bitcoin continued to trade above the $27,000 level on Friday, after a surge beyond this point towards the end of yesterday’s session. Ethereum rallied to a one-week high. Bitcoin Bitcoin remained above the $27,000 level on Friday, following a late rise in bullish sentiment towards the end...
Ending the Staking Trade-Off Can Save DeFi Communities
27.9.2023
Bitcoiner who tried to trade his way to Alaska has failed, 900 miles from finish
27.9.2023
Despite coming up short of his goal, crypto trader Thomas Kralow said the crypto-funded expedition was all about two things: “Bitcoin and happiness.”
Arbitrum Users Can Now Trade Bitcoin Mining Power With Each Other
26.9.2023
Mining marketplace Lumerin was released Tuesday on the Arbitrum network
First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower
25.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Regulator Sues Crypto Exchange Kraken Provider in Australia
22.9.2023
Australia’s securities regulator has initiated civil proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, an entity providing Kraken services to Australian users. According to the government agency, the company failed to comply with regulatory obligations meant to ensure proper consumer protection. Australian...
ASIC Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Bit Trade for Alleged Compliance Failures
21.9.2023
Australia's regulatory body, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has initiated legal proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, the provider of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange for Australian users, for breaching design and distribution obligations related to its margin...