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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Lose $326 Million In Largest Daily Outflow Since Launch
20.3.2024
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States are showing signs of waning momentum after Tuesday marked their largest daily net outflow since launch.
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UK FCA Plans to Implement Market Abuse Regime for Crypto in 2024
19.3.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has announced its intention to introduce a market abuse regime for cryptocurrencies by the end of the year.
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Nonprofit Focused On “Corporate Wrongdoing” Empower Oversight Launches Lawsuit Against SEC Amidst Reports of Conflicts of Interests
19.3.2024
Empower Oversight filed a lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, claiming the federal agency failed to comply with their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding cryptocurrency conflict of interests at the agency.
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Pro-Crypto Lawmaker Targets Leadership of House Financial Committee in Next Term
19.3.2024
Representative French Hill of Arkansas, who currently chairs the United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, has set his sights on assuming the leadership of the full committee.
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IcomTech Ponzi Scheme Promoters Convicted in New York, Facing Two Decades in Prison
18.3.2024
David Brend and Gustavo Rogriguez, promoters of the fraudulent crypto mining and trading facility IcomTech, have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by a New York jury, a Friday press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York states.
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Democratic Senators Urge SEC Chair Gensler Against Crypto ETF Approvals, Cite “Significant” Risks
15.3.2024
Democratic Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pushing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to “strictly limit” the approval of crypto-based ETFs. The senators claim that further approval of crypto ETFs in the U.S. could pose "significant"...
Institutional Interest for Bitcoin Rises, Yet Challenges May Hamper Future Adoption
14.3.2024
Institutional interest for Bitcoin and other digital assets has been apparent in previous years. Yet industry experts believe that investors are taking a newfound interest in Bitcoin (BTC) following the approval of 11 US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). David Lawant, Head of Research...
Coinbase CEO: Adopting Bitcoin Is A Return To The Gold Standard
13.3.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes widespread Bitcoin adoption could mirror a return to the gold standard, potentially stabilizing prices and addressing the escalating U.S. national debt.
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Bitcoin Fog Mastermind Found Guilty in Historic Money Laundering Case
13.3.2024
The founder of Bitcoin Fog, a major crypto-mixing service, has been convicted of money laundering in a United States District Court.
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FDIC Vice Chairman Takes Aim at Controversial SAB 121, Pushes for Regulatory Clarity
12.3.2024
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman Travis Hill criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) controversial SAB 121 while saying that the FDIC’s regulatory approach has “significant downsides" amidst larger discussions around the regulation...
Crypto’s Rising Influence in 2024 U.S. Elections: A Game Changer, Says Analyst
12.3.2024
FOX Business analyst Eleanor Terrett opined on March 11 that the cryptocurrency industry is gaining influence as the 2024 U.S. elections draw near, citing increasing influence of crypto advocacy groups like the Stand With Crypto Alliance.
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Coinbase Sues SEC for Crypto Rulemaking Refusal, Calls for Clarity
12.3.2024
Coinbase takes legal action against the SEC, pressing for a court order to compel the regulatory body to start developing specific rules for crypto operations and oversight.
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UAE Integrates Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Criminal Investigation Security
11.3.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated Cardano blockchain technology to ensure security in criminal investigations. During the World Police Summit in Dubai from March 5 to March 7, 2024, the Dubai police showcased a flagship project based on Cardano.
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Hong Kong Financial Institutions Eye Ethereum ETFs to Bolster Global Crypto Market Position
11.3.2024
In the wake of the successful launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States, financial institutions in Hong Kong are gearing up to tap into the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment products.
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Do Kwon Extradition To South Korea Challenged Again By U.S. Prosecutors
8.3.2024
Terra founder Do Kwon has been caught in a legal battle between the United States and South Korea over which nation gets to extradite the crypto mogul to their turf.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Addresses Concerns Over CBDCs, Prioritizes Privacy
8.3.2024
In a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, Jerome Powell assured lawmakers that the Federal Reserve is not pursuing a CBDC anytime soon and “not far” from cutting interest rate.
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SEC Delays Decision on Options Trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
8.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the decision to approve options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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SEC Commissioners Criticize Agency’s Crypto Enforcement Strategy Following ShapeShift Settlement
7.3.2024
SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voice concerns over the lack of clarity in crypto regulations after ShapeShift’s recent settlement of $275,000.
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UK Regulatory Framework Will Embrace Coexistence of Stablecoins and CBDCs, Aligned with EU Standards
6.3.2024
The United Kingdom is set to embrace the coexistence of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in its regulatory framework. This move signifies a strategic alignment with the EU's regulatory framework and will position the UK as a progressive player in the evolving landscape...
SEC Accepts ShapeShift’s $275,000 Settlement Over Crypto Securities Charges
6.3.2024
The U.S. SEC concludes its cease-and-desist action against ShapeShift with a $275,000 settlement, addressing charges of the firm selling crypto securities without proper registration.
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