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Nigerian Regulator Threatens Crackdown on Unlicensed Crypto Entities
10.9.2024
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to crack down on unlicensed cryptocurrency businesses targeting Nigerians. This comes just two weeks after approving two crypto exchanges and promising to consider similar applications. The SEC aims to protect investors without...
Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation
10.9.2024
The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin...
Graph Foundation Director: BTC Rally Fails to Rekindle Investor Interest in Crypto Startups
9.9.2024
According to a director of a non-profit organization, investors’ growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) may be diverting funds away from crypto startups. The director suggested that the diminished investor interest, even with a rising crypto market, supports this assertion....
Istanbul Police Arrest Omegapro Managers Over $4 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
8.9.2024
Two managers from the now-defunct crypto fraudulent investment platform Omegapro were arrested in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Dutch executive Robert Velghe was arrested Tuesday, following the July arrest of Swedish co-founder Andreas Szakacs. Omegapro, founded in 2018...
Report Highlights Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Facing Heightened Unrealized Losses
7.9.2024
A recent report from Glassnode, led by researchers Ukuriaoc and Cryptovizart, highlights growing stress among short-term bitcoin (BTC) holders. As market pressure mounts, these investors experience heightened unrealized losses, suggesting they may drive future sell-side activity. Glassnode:...
Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
3.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about...
Bitcoin 'new' investor spike echoes 2019 BTC price peak — Analysis
3.9.2024
Bitcoin investors who bought in at the March highs have been fighting choppy BTC price action ever since
Bitcoin ‘new’ investor spike echoes 2019 BTC price peak — Analysis
3.9.2024
Bitcoin investors who bought in at the March highs have been fighting choppy BTC price action ever since
Japanese Bitcoin investor Metaplanet works with Ripple’s partner SBI
2.9.2024
SBI Group’s fully-owned crypto exchange, SBI VC Trade, will assist Metaplanet in its Bitcoin strategy by providing various support in trading, storage and operation
Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed
1.9.2024
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused them of manipulating the price of dogecoin (DOGE) for personal gain. A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide convincing evidence, despite multiple revisions of their claims. The lawsuit...
Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange
30.8.2024
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that...
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
29.8.2024
The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin...
Bitcoin strength wanes as crypto market stuck in 5 month ‘structurally ordered downtrend’
27.8.2024
Bitcoin’s weekend rally to $65,000 has evaporated despite confirmation that the US Federal Reserve will cut rates in 2024
AI tokens market cap rebound 79.7% to $32B amid renewed investor confidence
27.8.2024
After a significant slump, the AI and big data crypto market cap has rebounded by nearly 80%, driven by renewed investor confidence
SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
27.8.2024
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium.
SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
27.8.2024
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium.
Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation
25.8.2024
While the government’s concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes
Crypto advocates file brief against SEC's investor tracking database
23.8.2024
The Consolidated Audit Trail would gather a monumental amount of data, and more than it is meant to when it exposes the identity of crypto wallet holders
Crypto advocates file brief against SEC's investor tracking database
23.8.2024
The Consolidated Audit Trail would gather a monumental amount of data, and more than it is meant to when it exposes the identity of crypto wallet holders