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Crypto Exchange Gemini Requests Federal Judge to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
21.8.2023
The Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange Gemini has filed a response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, seeking the dismissal of allegations over unregistered securities.
The embattled crypto exchange wrote in a filing, documented in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
Cryptocurrency Startup Sues Crypto.com Exchange After Falling Victim to Scam
21.8.2023
Cryptocurrency startup Glow Token LLC filed a lawsuit in a US court against the Crypto.com exchange over a recent fraud, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
The lawsuit was filed on August 10, assigned to Judge Jose Martinez of the Florida Southern District Court, and last updated...
Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns
21.8.2023
Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close trading positions
Bitget mandates KYC requirements in line with tightening global regulations
21.8.2023
The exchange operator is instituting new KYC requirements for users from September 2023 to comply with developing global regulatory guidelines
SEC Files Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling
21.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion to certify an interlocutory appeal of two rulings in the Ripple case regarding XRP. According to the securities regulator, “Immediate appeal of these rulings is warranted … because they involve controlling questions...
Coinbase's Global Exchange Surges with $280 Million Daily Trading Activity – Can it Overtake Binance?
20.8.2023
Coinbase's offshore derivatives exchange has experienced a significant surge in trading activity, with volumes approaching $300 million per day.
According to data from The Block's data dashboard, Coinbase International, which facilitates trading in perpetual futures contracts, has consistently...
Banks Allowed to Issue Crypto Mastercard Cards in Uzbekistan
20.8.2023
Authorities in Uzbekistan have authorized two local banks to issue payment cards allowing users to spend their digital coins. The move is part of a pilot project to launch virtual cards linked to cryptocurrency wallets on an exchange that will facilitate instant conversion to fiat money. Uzbekistan...
Ripple CTO clarifies on SEC appeal, spotlights case complexity
20.8.2023
According to the CTO, the SEC is seeking an appeal at this specific point based on its interpretation that the legal case has not yet reached a conclusion
Bankman-Fried Wants to See His Lawyers Outside Jail Five Days a Week
20.8.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is asking to be released from jail five days a week to work on his defense for the fraud trial against him set to begin in October. On Friday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers complained to a judge in Manhattan that the currently proposed preparation time and regime...
US Court Classifies Tornado Cash as ‘Person’ in Verdict Echoing Ooki DAO Designation
19.8.2023
A recent ruling by a U.S. judge declared that Tornado Cash holds the legal status of a “person.” This development came on the heels of a previous verdict in June, which recognized the decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO in a similar manner. U.S. Judiciary Designates Tornado Cash...
Sam Bankman-Fried requests weekday freedom for legal defense work
19.8.2023
Lawyers of SBF stated that their client faced difficulties in thoroughly reviewing the extensive document accumulation related to the case while confined to the detention center
SEI’s Rocky Start: New L1 Crypto Token Dives 65% in 3 Days Amid Market Turmoil
18.8.2023
The newly listed cryptocurrency SEI took a substantial hit after its debut, plummeting over 65% from its peak value in just three days. The coin’s latest 13% tumble mirrored a decline in the broader crypto market in the last 24 hours. New L1 Token Plummets 65% From Record High Enter SEI, the latest...
Report: SEC on Cusp of Approving Ethereum Futures Amidst Crypto Market Rollercoaster
18.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is said to be on the verge of greenlighting futures products tied to ethereum (ETH), as per a Bloomberg report. One insider privy to the development indicated that a handful could secure approval come October. Unnamed Sources Reveal SEC May Soon...
Bitget and crypto influencer embroiled in legal saga after ReelStar token listing fiasco
18.8.2023
Evan Luthra says Bitget froze his account in April. The exchange claims it was done on suspicions of market manipulation related to the sale of REELT tokens
Bitcoin, Ether price slump leads to crypto bloodbath with $1B in liquidations
18.8.2023
The liquidation event saw one trader lose $55.9 million, while another saw $10 million worth of hedged positions get liquidated
Strategies for profitable perpetual futures trading
18.8.2023
Perpetual futures trading is a type of derivative trading that utilizes contracts to deliver an underlying asset at some point in the future. These derivatives allow traders to speculate on price movements and take advantage of short-term market swings without purchasing or selling any underlying...
Coinbase Canada halts USDT trading this month
18.8.2023
Coinbase, a widely-recognized cryptocurrency exchange, has notified its Canadian users through emails of an imminent suspension of trading for the digital asset Tether. In the words of an official representative from Coinbase’s team, this trading halt is due to happen on August 31 at 12...
Valkyrie Files for Ethereum ETF With US Securities Regulator
18.8.2023
U.S.-based asset manager Valkyrie is requesting regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move follows the acceptance by the SEC of Valkyrie’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF last month. Asset Manager...
Judge Grants SEC’s Request to Seek Interlocutory Appeal in Ripple Case Over XRP
18.8.2023
District Judge Analisa Torres has granted the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to file an interlocutory appeal in the Ripple case over XRP. Judge Torres’ approval came one day after Ripple Labs filed its objection to the SEC’s request. Judge...
Bybit Announces ‘Imminent’ Listing of Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
17.8.2023
According to the crypto exchange Bybit, the trading platform plans to list Paypal’s stablecoin soon. Amid Bybit’s announcement, Paypal’s PYUSD token has seen little movement as most of the supply is held by the contract and the Paxos Treasury. Dubai-Based Bybit Prepares to List...