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Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning
1.6.2024
The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong...
A Stunning Zelda Lego Set, A Rocky Return For MultiVersus, And More Of The Week's Top News
1.6.2024
This week, a Sony business briefing gave us a revealing glimpse into the future of the PlayStation brand. Also, the return of WB-themed platform fighter MultiVersus was rockier than many anticipated it would be, No Man’s Sky released an update that leans into loneliness, and Lego revealed...
MotoGP’s Gresini racing goes crypto with new fan sponsorship program
1.6.2024
MotoGP race team Gresini Racing is embracing elements of decentralized ownership through a new program allowing fans to purchase personal team sponsorship packages
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
1.6.2024
Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and...
3 signs that Ethereum price will finally break $4K in June
1.6.2024
Anticipation of potential Ether ETF approvals in June is pivotal in driving ETH's price above $4,000, with whales accumulating and rising holding sentiment furthering the bullish outlook
Uniswap Foundation postpones vote on incentives
1.6.2024
Users imply that the unnamed VC firm’s actions had revealed its significant influence, which could be seen as a mistake, undermining the decentralized values
Report Shows No Evidence of Special Treatment for BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind in Brazilian Jail
1.6.2024
The Brazilian State Attorney General has dismissed allegations that Johann Steynberg, the late mastermind of a South African bitcoin ponzi scheme, was granted irregular access to a computer and the internet while in prison. Acting public prosecutor Lauro Machado Nogueira recently released a report...
Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia
1.6.2024
Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin, for World ID users. Currently, only ten locations...
Crypto community backs CZ amid prison term
1.6.2024
Once he completes his four-month sentence at Lompoc prison, Zhao plans to resume his involvement in cryptocurrency
Bitcoin just had its best May since 2019 despite 'predatory' 3% BTC price dip
1.6.2024
BTC price action sees manipulatory moves into the monthly close, with Bitcoin bulls unable to clinch a key resistance flip in time
Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million
1.6.2024
According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were...
ARK Invest ends partnership with 21Shares in ETH ETF application
1.6.2024
This decision does not affect the ongoing collaboration between 21Shares and ARK Invest on other projects like the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF launched in January
Be persistent with the SEC, says Franklin Templeton digital asset head
1.6.2024
The SEC is safeguarding the economy, but Roger Bayston sees a change in tone at the regulator
Biden misses chance to 'correct' position on crypto — Senator Lummis
1.6.2024
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis claims that US President Joe Biden “doubled down on his administration’s failed policies.”
SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams
1.6.2024
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult....
Spot Ethereum ETF 'fee war' begins as Franklin Templeton discloses fees
1.6.2024
Franklin Templeton has started the spot Ethereum ETF "fee war" by being the first to announce its fees in an amended S-1 application, according to ETF analyst Eric Balchunas
Survey: 77% Believe Presidential Candidates Should Be Informed on AI and Crypto
1.6.2024
The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest...
Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies
1.6.2024
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide...
Estonian Nationals Extradited to US for $575M Crypto Fraud
1.6.2024
Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating...
President Biden Vetoes SEC SAB 121 Repeal Resolution
1.6.2024
U.S. President Joe Biden issued a veto against H.J.Res. 109, a resolution that would disapprove of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). In its veto document, Bides states that the approval of this Republican-led resolution would...