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‘They’re Playing a Game’: What New Yorkers Think of the SEC’s War Against Crypto
21.11.2023
After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation
Aragon DAO votes to fund legal action against its founders
21.11.2023
The DAO expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s recent move to dissolve its governing body and shut down its token without consulting the community
Analysts Fear European Digital Identity Wallet Implementation Might Lead to Mass Surveillance
21.11.2023
A group of analysts and companies have raised their voices against the risks that the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet implementation might bring to Europeans’ privacy. Article 45 of a leaked Eidas document (Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services) indicates...
SEC Accuses Kraken of Operating Unregistered Platform, Kraken Responds
21.11.2023
Source: Kraken The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, claiming it has been operating an unregistered securities trading platform. The SEC filed the lawsuit in North District of California against the parent firms...
Senator Warren Addresses Growing Threat of Crypto Scams on Seniors
20.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Senator Elizabeth Warren has highlighted the dangers posed by cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors, receiving support from a cybersecurity expert who endorsed her digital asset legislation as a preventive measure against future scams. In a Senate hearing on November 16, Warren...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin is the “Best Protection” Against Hyperinflation – Here’s Why
20.11.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/The Rich Dad Channel Renowned author and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki believes Bitcoin (BTC) is the “best protection” against hyperinflation because it is people’s money. The investor, best known for his book ‘Rich Dad Poor...
Pro-Bitcoin, Central Bank Critic Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidential Elections
20.11.2023
Source : X / @JMilei In a decisive win during Argentina’s presidential run-off on November 19, pro-bitcoin and far-right populist candidate Javier Milei clinched victory with over 55% of the votes, boasting a substantial lead of nearly 3 million votes, according to Bloomberg data. Milei...
dYdX DEX and YFI Token Hit by $9 Million Targeted Attack – Here’s What Happened
19.11.2023
Image Source: Unsplash Decentralized exchange dYdX has used its insurance fund to cover losses amounting to $9 million resulting from a “targeted attack” against the exchange. In a Saturday post on X (formerly Twitter), the dYdX team said that the v3 insurance fund was deployed...
SEC Chair Gensler Slammed for Stating SEC Doesn’t Prosecute Honest Business
19.11.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler was slammed by the crypto community for stating: “We are not prosecutors of honest business, nor defenders of crookedness.” Many crypto advocates pushed back against Gensler, arguing that the SEC under his leadership has taken...
Another Round of Bitcoin Spot ETF Rejections Likely: BitGo CEO
17.11.2023
Source: BitGo/Canva The general belief amongst market experts is that a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval is on the horizon following Grayscale’s significant legal victory against the SEC. However, BitGo’s CEO, Mike Belshe, feels otherwise. Making his opinion known in...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Slips 4%, Traders Eye Critical Support With Caution
17.11.2023
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced a downturn on Friday, dropping 4.7% against the U.S. dollar. Over the previous week, it has seen a decline of 6.6% in its value. The trading dynamics on November 17, 2023, showcased a complex blend of factors...
US Congress Kicks Against SEC’s SAB 121 Rules in Latest Memo
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest release of its Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 is receiving major backlash from legislators. Making their opinions heard in a memo dated November 15, several members of the US Congress wrote to the Chairman of...
Solana Soars 19% Amid Market Consolidation, Commands Notable ‘Kimchi Premium’ in South Korea
15.11.2023
Bitcoin and ethereum have remained stable on Wednesday, showing little change in their values recently. In contrast, solana (SOL) experienced a notable surge, climbing over 19% against the U.S. dollar, moving from a low of $52.92 to a peak of $63.32. Despite a minor decrease following its rise into...
Court Rejects Class Certification Request Against Robinhood in GameStop Meme Case
15.11.2023
Source: Pixabay A US District Court for the Southern District of Florida has ceremoniously rejected the requests for class certification by investors who have taken legal action against the Robinhood platform. Making her decision known in a court document on November 13, Chief Judge Cecilia...
From ‘Big Short’ to Big Shift — Michael Burry Rotates Out of Bearish Bets Following Several Misfires
15.11.2023
Michael Burry, famously known for his bold ‘Big Short’ wager against subprime mortgages in the early 2000s, has recently offloaded several substantial bearish positions following unsuccessful outcomes. As the founder of Scion Asset Management, Burry dissolved his put options on major...
Gemini looks into ways to protect users against financial crime
15.11.2023
Gemini is continuously engaged in the process of identifying potential threats to the protection of user interests. With regard to protecting users against financial misdeeds within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, greater clarity is necessary, according to the group. They are currently concentrating...
Tornado Cash Users Appeal Court Ruling Backing Treasury Department’s Sanctions
15.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The plaintiffs in the case against the United States Treasury Department’s sanctions over the popular cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash are dissatisfied with the ruling of the court. A group of five Tornado cash users has filed an appeal against the judgment of the US District Court...
Robert Kiyosaki: Fiat Money Isn’t Safe, Investors Must Protect Themselves From Central Bankers
15.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned that fiat money is not safe, emphasizing that central banks are buying gold to save themselves. He urged investors to safeguard themselves against central bankers and reiterated his advice to invest in gold, silver, and bitcoin. Is Fiat Money...
Blockchain Association Pushes Back Against IRS Regulations on Crypto Brokers
14.11.2023
Source: Adobe / photoschmidt The Blockchain Association, a prominent crypto advocacy and lobbying group based in the US, has strongly opposed proposed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations targeting crypto brokers. In a comment letter submitted on November 13, the association argued that...
Court Issues Protective Order Governing Disclosure of Material in SEC-Binance Lawsuit
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay US Court has approved a protective order that will govern the production, use, and disclosure of all information and materials produced by any party in the ongoing SEC’s lawsuit against Binance entities and CEO Changpeng Zhao. Earlier, the US SEC and Binance had jointly moved...