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US Representative Ritchie Torres Calls for Investigation of SEC Over Prometheum’s License
14.7.2023
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres has called for an investigation into the special purpose broker-dealer (SPBD) license given by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Prometheum, a cryptocurrency exchange platform. In two letters sent to U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and SEC Inspector...
Binance headcount reduction hits 1,000 employees: Report
14.7.2023
The ongoing workforce reduction is reportedly global, with customer-service workers heavily affected
Indonesia to launch crypto exchange in July: Report
14.7.2023
Once launched, Indonesia’s national crypto exchange will be the only platform allowing crypto transactions, the local regulator said
Coinbase, Other Crypto Exchanges Relist XRP Following Ruling in SEC v Ripple Case
14.7.2023
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has relisted XRP following a landmark ruling in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple Labs case. Several other crypto exchanges have also resumed trading of XRP. Crypto Exchanges Bring Back XRP Trading Following the landmark...
US crypto exchanges give XRP listings a second chance after court ruling
13.7.2023
After two years, Coinbase and Kraken said they will re-enable XRP trading, iTrustCapital announced it already relisted the token, and exchanges including Gemini may follow suit
US Authorities Accuse Former Security Engineer of Siphoning $9 Million From Defi Platform
13.7.2023
Authorities in the United States recently revealed that law enforcement has arrested Shakeeb Ahmed for “wire fraud and money laundering in connection with his attack on a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange.” The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York suggested that...
Temasek Has No Immediate Intentions to Invest in Crypto Exchanges After FTX Loss
13.7.2023
Singapore’s state-owned investment fund Temasek does not plan to put money into crypto firms amid the current regulatory uncertainty, according to a top executive. The statement comes months after Temasek lost $275 million from its involvement in the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Temasek...
US industry watchdogs oppose draft bill on crypto market structure
13.7.2023
The group sent a detailed letter to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee accusing the crypto market of seeking favorable legislation under the guise of crypto innovation
European Banking Authority calls for early adoption of stablecoin standards
12.7.2023
EBA officials anticipate a surge in stablecoin issuance over the coming months and have urged businesses to use its guiding principles before the necessary restrictions are implemented
Dubai Regulator Deems Crypto Exchange Bitoasis’ License ‘Non-Operational’
12.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitoasis’ license has been deemed “non-operational” by the Dubai digital assets regulator, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. According to the regulator, VARA took the decisive step after Bitoasis failed to meet “mandated conditions within...
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Reveals His Secret for Building ‘Tight Teams’: External Pressure
12.7.2023
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in volume traded, has revealed his secret for building a comprehensive team of employees for any startup. According to Zhao, external pressure has contributed to the unity of the team behind the exchange, and it also makes...
OKX to enable ETH deposits & withdrawals via Starknet’s network
12.7.2023
OKX is the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trade volume and a popular Web3 technology firm that recently issued updates on July 11, 2023. OKX has extended its hands to Starknet’s network, a leading decentralized Layer 2 network. The crypto exchange will allow its users...
US Senate Finance Committee asks digital asset community how to tax it in open letter
12.7.2023
Community members may want to read up on the intricacies of tax law before they respond, but they have two months to do so
BIS gives CBDCs a thumbs up, crypto the middle finger in reports to G20 ministers
11.7.2023
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting this month, and the Bank for International Settlements has findings to present
FTX claims portal becomes unavailable shortly after going live
11.7.2023
Users affected by the bankruptcy of FTX or certain subsidiaries have the option of filing a proof of claim through Kroll’s online customer form and via U.S. mail
US authorities are investigating former FTX exec for potential campaign finance violations: Report
11.7.2023
FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame was the individual who first reported FTX to Bahmanian authorities, but he reportedly may face charges of his own in the United States
Bitcoin exchanges now hold the same BTC supply share as in late 2017
11.7.2023
BTC supply dynamics are pointing firmly in Bitcoin bulls' favor, as an analyst says that "true price discovery" may come as a result
SEC is ‘wrongfully attempting’ to police crypto markets: Paradigm counsel
11.7.2023
Rodrigo Seira has blasted the SEC for overstepping its jurisdiction in its case against crypto exchange Bittrex
Crypto Exchange Volumes Plummet: Spot Trading takes a hit
10.7.2023
The sudden and quick rise in the value of Bitcoin due to ETF investments has not been accompanied by a similar increase in trading volumes. The seven-day average for crypto exchange daily activities decreased from $19.4 billion on June 27 to $14.2 billion on July 8, according to data from The Block...
XRP grows strong in Q2 despite SEC lawsuit concerns, Messari report
9.7.2023
The XRPL saw a significant increase in the total new address count, which reached 138,790, representing a growth of 31.8% compared to the same period last year