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Wall Street Asks Biden Not to Veto Congress' Rejection of SEC Crypto Policy
31.5.2024
In a rare lobbying overlap with crypto world, Wall Street banks and members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reverse course on his vow to veto the U.S. congressional resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) crypto accounting policy
Bybit restructures executive team following $26M airdrop fiasco
31.5.2024
Bybit confirmed internal role changes for several executives following a botched airdrop that affected 320,000 users and led to a $26 million compensation payout
U.S. Sen. Wyden: House 'Right' to Pursue Crypto Bill, Late in Session for More Progress
31.5.2024
AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), one of the U.S. Senate Democrats who've shown some support for crypto issues, cast doubt Friday that a legislative solution for the industry would move quickly, but he suggested to an audience at CoinDesk's Consensus 2024 that the momentum will continue next...
TradFi execs say crypto derivatives will play larger role in Bitcoin’s future
31.5.2024
Experts say BTC and ETH derivatives will be instrumental in integrating crypto to TradFi and sending each to new all-time highs
Japanese exchange DMM loses $305M in Bitcoin via private key hack
31.5.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange lost 4,502.9 BTC due to a hack of its private key; withdrawals have been temporarily suspended
Over $300M in BTC Stolen From Japanese Exchange DMM Bitcoin in Major Security Breach
31.5.2024
DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $303 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May...
Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Suffers $305M Hack
31.5.2024
Measures have been taken to prevent further unauthorized outflows, the exchange said
Trading revenue of Coinbase facing pressure as crypto market matures
31.5.2024
The consumer trading volume of Coinbase has dropped to $56 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This is in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2021, a time when the crypto market was experiencing a massive bull run. This is credited to the market attaining maturity since the approval of the Spot...
Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges
31.5.2024
This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC's commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading
Citadel-backed Hidden Road halts ByBit access for clients
30.5.2024
Hidden Road cited Know Your Customer verification policies and concerns surrounding Anti-Money Laundering regulations on the ByBit exchange
Marketnode Secures Series A Funding Led by Financial Services Giant HSBC
30.5.2024
On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins...
Hidden roadblocks to the link to cryptocurrency platform Bybit
30.5.2024
Presumptions are being made that Hidden Road has blocked all connectivity with Bybit due to factors related to KYC and money laundering issues. As per speculations, there are seemingly certain contradictory aspects to both matters. Incidentally, Hidden Road is a brokerage firm with the support...
Hashdex Withdraws Application for Spot Ether ETF, SEC Filings Show
30.5.2024
According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 24, Hashdex has officially withdrawn its application for the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF.
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BlackRock Files Revised S-1 Form for Spot Ethereum ETF as Launch Looms
30.5.2024
Analysts suggest that spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States could potentially launch by late June.
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New York Stock Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Options Products
30.5.2024
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday announced its intention to introduce cash-settled spot Bitcoin options, pending regulatory clearance.
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NYSE Would Consider Crypto Trading If Regulatory Picture Were Clearer, President Says at Consensus 2024
29.5.2024
NYSE President Lynn Martin and Bullish CEO Tom Farley discussed crypto regulations, changing U.S. politics and the limitations and opportunities of blockchain tech to improve traditional markets
Mastercard's crypto credentials P2P pilot program goes live
29.5.2024
The credit card company hopes to streamline transactions and limit user error through an alias credentialing system
Mt. Gox Moves Billions In Bitcoin – Best Altcoins To Buy Now If Crypto Prices Crash
29.5.2024
Long-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox moved billions in Bitcoin (BTC) this week, sending shudders through the market that a sudden surge in sell pressure be could around the corner.
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Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet to Buy Additional Bitcoin for Its Treasury
29.5.2024
Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors passed a resolution to purchase an additional 250 million yen (approximately $1.6 million) worth of bitcoin. For BTC held for long-term purposes, the company explained that...
HTX Exchange Surpasses Coinbase In Spot Trading Volumes
28.5.2024
On May 27, HTX passed US-based Coinbase in daily spot trading volumes for the first time, marking a significant milestone. This development underscores HTX's increasing market presence and impact, signalling a significant shift in the global crypto trading platform hierarchy.
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