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Paradigm Says Blast Launch ‘Crossed Lines’ in Messaging and Execution, Pacman Defends Platform Amid Criticism
27.11.2023
Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of Ethereum layer two (L2) solutions, Blast, a new entrant, has sparked a wave of discussions in the crypto community. Spearheaded by Pacman, known for his work on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur, Blast has garnered both significant funding...
New Ethereum L2 Protocol Blast Faces Scrutiny as Paradigm Raises Concerns – Here’s What You Need to Know
27.11.2023
Source: Adobe / lumerb Blast, the newly announced Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling network led by the founder of top NFT marketplace Blur, has faced some controversy despite gaining notable traction. For one, Paradigm, a prominent venture capital firm in the crypto space, has outlined numerous...
Did Binance's CZ predict his own downfall?
22.11.2023
An exclusive interview with Cointelegraph in 2018 highlighted growing scrutiny of Binance's meteoric growth
Scrutiny of Several Altcoins Intensifies in South Korean Crypto Community
22.11.2023
Source: Enjin In South Korea, the cryptocurrency community is calling for stronger reporting standards and a more rigorous regulatory framework as multiple virtual assets encounter delistings and circulation discrepancies, according to Digital Today. The push for enhanced oversight follows a series...
Tether’s $1 Billion Deposit With Britannia Financial Subsidary At Center of Legal Battle in London’s High Court
21.11.2023
Source: Adobe/Jim Tether’s deposit of over $1 billion with a financial services firm has come under scrutiny in London’s High Court. According to a Tuesday report from The Financial Times, Tether’s funds were deposited with a subsidiary of investment bank Britannia Financial...
Coinbase Ventures Invests More in Startups Outside the US, Especially in India, Singapore, Australia, and the UK
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Coinbase Ventures has shifted focus to crypto startups outside the United States amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the country. Hoolie Tejwani, the director of corporate development and ventures at Coinbase, told Bloomberg in a recent interview that the company...
Blockchain Staking Firms Update Best Practices Amid 'Increased Scrutiny'
9.11.2023
The new “staking principles,” published by the Proof of Stake Alliance, aim to ensure consumer protections and promote innovation. Signers include Lido, Coinbase, Rocketpool, Blockdaemon
SEC Faces Criticism from Democrat Lawmaker Over Handling of Crypto Accounting Bulletin
3.11.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is under scrutiny after Democratic lawmaker Rep. Wiley Nickel from North Carolina criticized the agency’s management of a controversial bulletin concerning the accounting of companies’ crypto holdings. Rep. Nickel has voiced concerns about...
Paypal Faces SEC Scrutiny Over New Stablecoin PYUSD, Cooperates With Document Production Request
2.11.2023
After releasing its new stablecoin PYUSD, the payments giant Paypal disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoenaed the company concerning the stablecoin. Paypal stated in its Form 10-Q for the third fiscal quarter that it had been asked to produce documents for the...
PayPal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny as SEC Subpoenas PYUSD Stablecoin
2.11.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a subpoena to global payment giant, PayPal over its newly launched stablecoin, PYUSD. On Nov 2, PayPal Holdings announced that it received a subpoena from the enforcement arm of the SEC tied to its U.S. dollar stablecoin...
DCG Hires Former Trump Impeachment Counsel in Defense Against NYAG Civil Lawsuit
1.11.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has found itself under intense legal scrutiny after it was confronted with a civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James on October 19. In an attempt to challenge the allegations, DCG has enlisted renowned litigator Barry Berke, who previously served...
UK Government Rolls Out Final Proposals for Stablecoin Regulation
30.10.2023
The United Kingdom has released proposals for a stablecoin framework alongside wider industry regulations in a bid to position the country as an investment destination and to protect users. In an Oct 30 release, His Majesty’s Treasury published a set of guidelines for regulating...
Meta faces legal scrutiny as AI advancements raise concerns over child safety
26.10.2023
Concerns for child safety come amid rapid artificial intelligence advancements involving text and generative AI
Crypto Projects Turn to Asia for Growth Opportunities Amid Regulatory Scrutiny in the U.S.
16.10.2023
Crypto projects and investors are turning to Asia in search of growth opportunities amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the United States.
Over the past year, there has been a notable increase in the expansion of U.S.-based crypto projects into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, driven...
SEC plans scrutiny of crypto dealer-brokers, transfer agents, per 2024 exam guide
16.10.2023
The SEC sets examination priorities based on feedback from examiners and input from investors and the industry
Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny
10.10.2023
The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company
Sam Bankman-Fried's Father Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Role in Democratic Dark Money Network
22.9.2023
Joseph Bankman, the father of the embattled former crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried, has reportedly been implicated in holding an advisory position within a prominent Democratic dark money network. Watchdogs suggest that this arrangement warrants a thorough investigation.
This allegation...
Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
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...
Bitcoin Fog Case Challenges Blockchain Analysis; Chainalysis Software Faces Scrutiny in US Court
15.9.2023
Since his arrest in April 2021, Roman Sterlingov, the alleged operator of the crypto mixing service Bitcoin Fog, has been defending his claimed innocence for more than two years. Recent court filings indicate Sterlingov’s legal team is challenging the Reactor software from Chainalysis, which...