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The Real Use Case for CBDCs: Dethroning the Dollar
7.7.2023
Central bank digital currencies will revolutionize how companies settle international trade and reduce the need for greenbacks in the world economy, says Michael Casey
Should you ‘orange pill’ children? The case for Bitcoin kids books
5.7.2023
Bitcoiners want to pass on their values to the next generation and BTC kids books aim to help. But is it education or indoctrination?
Cameron Winklevoss Proposes 'Final Offer' in Genesis Crypto Bankruptcy Case
4.7.2023
Cameron Winklevoss, the billionaire co-founder of the Gemini crypto platform, has put forth his "best and final offer" in the bankruptcy restructuring of digital asset lender Genesis.
In an open letter to Barry Silbert, the founder of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which...
Bittrex Requests Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Arguing for Congressional Approval in Crypto Regulation
2.7.2023
According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval...
US Judge Orders Kraken to Release Customer Data to IRS in Cryptocurrency Tax Probe
1.7.2023
Kraken, the San Francisco-headquartered digital currency exchange, has received a court order from a U.S. judge requiring the release of customer data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The court filing, submitted on Friday, states that the IRS is seeking details pertaining to accounts that...
SEC vs Coinbase Case Set for July 13 After Exchange’s ‘Creative' Opening Response
30.6.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will present its response to Coinbase's first legal defense, filed Thursday, on July 13, the court has ordered
CBDCs aren't about solving today's problems — Australia's CBDC lead
30.6.2023
Dilip Rao, a former Ripple executive who's now leading Australia’s CBDC pilot has been examining 14 possible use cases of central bank digital currencies
Crypto Exchange Binance’s Motion to Restrain SEC’s Public Statements Denied
29.6.2023
Binance’s attempt to prevent the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from making public statements alleging that the crypto exchange mishandled U.S. customers’ assets has been denied by the judge overseeing its enforcement case. A former SEC head of internet enforcement warned...
Aussie Crypto Scammers Charged in $5.5 Million Fraud Case, $600K Ferrari Among Seized Luxury Vehicles
24.6.2023
Authorities in Australia have charged two individuals accused of operating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded two companies of $5.5 million. Luxury vehicles worth $2.7 million including a $600,000 Ferrari have been seized by law enforcement. Ferrari Seized From Car Dealer Australian authorities...
Lawyer Seeks Reopening of Onecoin Case in Bulgaria, Seizure of Assets
23.6.2023
A lawyer representing Onecoin victims has urged Bulgarian authorities to reopen an investigation into the crypto pyramid scheme and seize assets to compensate his clients. The attorney is asking officials in Sofia to take into account developments he considers related to the case, including...
JPMorgan Managing Director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou: Hinman Docs Are a ‘Boost to Ethereum’
23.6.2023
Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, a managing director at JPMorgan, believes the release of the Hinman docs in the Ripple vs. SEC case will influence crypto regulation. Panigirtzoglou stated this document release is likely to start a race for other cryptocurrency projects to become more decentralized...
Romanian Prosecutors Pursue Confiscation of $563K Bitcoin Stash Owned by Andrew Tate
20.6.2023
Romanian prosecutors have officially submitted documents to the court, seeking the seizure of 21 bitcoin valued at $563,000 from Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer. The British-American ex-kickboxer, who gained a significant online presence, was charged with grave offenses...
JPMorgan Report: Hinman Documents in SEC-Ripple Case Strengthen Ether
19.6.2023
JPMorgan believes the release of the Hinman documents in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission could benefit ethereum (ETH).
In a Thursday research report, JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote that the internal SEC messages related to...
Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case
19.6.2023
The court has also ordered the confiscation of two Costa Rican passports, two Belgian passports and two identity cards belonging to Kwon and fellow Terra executive Han Chang-Joon
Hinman Documents Release in SEC-Ripple Case Is a Boost to Ether: JPMorgan
19.6.2023
The documents are likely to intensify the move among major cryptocurrencies to become more decentralized and look more like ether, the report said
US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities
16.6.2023
A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that they...
U.S. Banking Watchdog Makes Case for Tokenization, Just Not on Public Blockchains
16.6.2023
Self-styled crypto skeptic Michael Hsu, the acting head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), said tokenization of assets is a serious advance into the future of finance, but decentralized blockchains may be too problematic to handle that movement
Understanding effective use case shows Avorak will likely outperform Chainlink
16.6.2023
Real-world use cases are becoming more essential as cryptocurrency gains further mainstream adoption. And according to analysts, understanding effective use cases shows Avorak (AVRK) will likely outperform Chainlink (LINK). Chainlink (LINK) price prediction Chainlink has emerged as a prominent...
Token Sale Ahead: Celsius to Convert Customer ‘Altcoins’ to BTC and ETH
16.6.2023
Amid the regulatory crackdown in the United States, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has announced that all of its customers’ “altcoins” will be converted to bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). Over $215 million worth of coins such as CEL, ADA, LINK, LTC, and others will...
Hinman documents in Ripple case raise questions about SEC's motives
15.6.2023
According to crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli, the Hinman documents depict an agency prioritizing expanding its jurisdiction over fulfilling its core responsibility of safeguarding U.S. investors