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US DOJ Investigating Binance’s Involvement With Possible Russian Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg
5.5.2023
The US Justice Department is investigating whether Binance Holdings Ltd. was illegally used to let Russians skirt US sanctions and move money through the cryptocurrency exchange, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
The Justice Department’s national security division is looking into whether...
Major Media Outlets Seek Release of 9 Million FTX Customer Names Despite Scam Fears – What's Going On?
5.5.2023
Major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg have asked the court in FTX’s bankruptcy case to hand over a list containing the names of millions of FTX customers.
In total, the lists the media outlets are asking to get access to contains the names of some...
Sen. Warren Plans To Reintroduce Crypto Bill To Crack Down on National Security Risks
5.5.2023
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren has plans to reintroduce a cryptocurrency bill to crack down on money laundering and terrorist financing.
The long-standing crypto critic said she planned to reintroduce that legislation during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday....
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Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles
5.5.2023
The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total...
Solana Founder Unfazed by FTX Troubles and Growing Blockchain Competition – Here's the Latest
5.5.2023
Solana Labs founder Anatoly Yakovenko remains confident about the prospects of the Solana blockchain amid increasing competition from other emerging blockchain networks.
At least six blockchain networks are set to launch soon, with Scroll, Linea, and the Coinbase-backed Base projects already...
NY Attorney General Proposes Bill To Rein In Cryptocurrency Industry
5.5.2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James proposed legislation that would require refunds of customers and audits of cryptocurrency exchanges in her latest move to rein in the industry.
James’ program bill proposes the “strongest and most comprehensive set of regulations on cryptocurrency in...
Nigerian Government Greenlights Policy to Foster Blockchain-Based Economy – Details
5.5.2023
Nigeria Federal Executive Council approved a national blockchain policy in a meeting on May 3, 2023.
This policy will enable the country to develop a proper regulatory framework for blockchain adoption.
Nigeria is one of the nations whose citizens have an avid interest in cryptocurrencies. ...
Alibaba Cloud and Avalanche Collaborate to Enable Metaverse Deployment on Blockchain
5.5.2023
The cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, Alibaba Cloud, and a smart contract layer-1 blockchain platform, Avalanche, announced a collaboration to deploy metaverse on the blockchain.
Metaverse is a virtual reality environment that allows interaction between users in a simulated space.
Recently...
VC Darling Crypto Sui Makes Waves With Market Debut, Price Sinks 37% From All-Time High
5.5.2023
A buzz has been generated around a new layer one (L1) proof-of-stake blockchain initiative named Sui, following the network’s mainnet debut on May 3, 2023. The native token SUI has been listed on various cryptocurrency exchanges, drawing attention to the project. On the same day the network...
Coinbase Faces Existential Risk as SEC Increases Scrutiny on Crypto
5.5.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing an “existential risk” as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its crackdown on the crypto industry, a financial analyst has warned.
The warning from the analyst followed renewed concerns among Coinbase investors that tokens listed...
Crypto Regulation Halts Growth of S Korean Web3 Unicorns, Warns Professor
5.5.2023
A leading South Korean professor says that restrictive crypto laws are stopping Web3 unicorns from growing in the nation.
The expert also claimed that banks and other financial market players should be allowed to move more freely in the crypto market.
According to EDaily, the Web3 comments came...
SUI price drops 70% from market debut top amid excessive supply concerns
5.5.2023
The circulating supply of SUI tokens will grow by nearly 15% by the end of 2023
Nigeria Passes ‘National Blockchain Policy,’ Industry Player Says Central Bank Unlikely to Lift Crypto Ban
5.5.2023
The Nigerian Federal government said on May 3 it had passed what it called the “national blockchain policy.” The Nigerian minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, said the new policy is a product of consultations with 56 institutions and personalities. Lucky Uwakwe...
Blockchain security firm freezes $160K stolen in Merlin DEX 'rugpull'
5.5.2023
CertiK has contacted law enforcement in the U.S. and U.K. to find the pseudonymous operators
Coinbase Reports Increased Earnings in First Quarter, While Making the Call for “Crypto Specific Rules”
4.5.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase reported higher revenue in its first quarter, while also pushing for “crypto specific rules,” in its latest earnings report.
Total revenue grew 23 percent quarter over quarter to $773 million, according to a Coinbase shareholder letter released on Thursday afternoon.
The...
House Financial Services and Agriculture Subcommitees To Hold Digital Assets Hearing
4.5.2023
A House Financial Services Committee panel together with a House Agriculture subcommittee plan to unpack digital asset regulation during a hearing next week.
Both of those subcommittees’ digital asset focused subcommittees will jointly hold the hearing titled “The Future of Digital Assets:...
What's Next for Crypto Prices After Interest Rate Decision? – yPredict Tool Makes AI Price Predictions Easy
4.5.2023
Traders are asking where is next for crypto prices in wake of the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.
At current levels just under the $29,000 and $1,900 levels respectively, Bitcoin and Ethereum are both not much changed in wake of the Fed raising interest rates by 25 bps...
North Carolina House Passes Bill Banning State Agencies From Accepting CBDCs
4.5.2023
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban state agencies from accepting payments in central bank digital currencies.
Lawmakers passed that bill 118-0 on Wednesday.
The bill would encompass “any institution, bureau, board, commission, officer, or political...
U.S. Regulator Cuts Digital Assets Out of Hedge Fund Rule
4.5.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to leave digital assets out of a new rule requiring more information from hedge fund and private equity advisers.
The agency voted to adopt new changes to private fund reporting, specifically to Form PF — a reporting form for registered...
Coinbase to Cease New Loan Issuance Through Bitcoin Borrow Service
4.5.2023
Global crypto giant Coinbase has announced plans to shutter its loan services.
Effective May 10, Bloomberg reports, Bitcoin-backed loans will cease to be available to customers.
The exchange emphasized a focus on prioritizing offerings of utmost importance to clientele, resulting in continuous...