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New York Tightens Customer Service Regulations for Crypto Companies
1.6.2024
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair resolution of issues, maintain records for regulatory...
U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance
1.6.2024
U.S President Joe Biden signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121
Penguiana Doubles Market Cap to Over $2.5 Million Ahead of GUIANA NFT Mint
1.6.2024
Penguiana, the distinctive penguin-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, continues to captivate the crypto community, achieving a new milestone by doubling its market cap to over $2.5 million according to Dexscreener. This surge in valuation underscores the strong investor confidence...
Crypto Re-Staking Platform Attracts $18.8 Billion
1.6.2024
The rising trend of “re-staking” has driven significant cryptocurrency investments into platforms that reward users for locking up their tokens. Leading this movement is Seattle-based startup Eigenlayer, which secured $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto...
Ripple CEO says XRP ETF 'inevitable' — Consensus 2024
31.5.2024
Brad Garlinghouse said he believes the market is headed toward a $5 trillion valuation and that the advent of XRP, SOL, and other crypto ETFs is a matter of time
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
Metaplex Announces Introduction of Hybrid Defi Protocol for Solana
31.5.2024
Metaplex, a Solana-based protocol that allows for the easy deployment of NFTs across applications, has introduced MPL-404, a hybrid decentralized finance standard. MPL-404 leans on SPL-404, a protocol that allows for the exchange of an NFT for a fixed number of tokens assigned by the designers...
Crypto Biz: Solana’s rise, BlackRock’s growing BTC exposure, and more
31.5.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Solana’s comeback, BlackRock funds’ growing exposure to Bitcoin, Riot Platforms’ bid for Bitfarms, Semler Scientific using BTC as a treasury reserve, and more
Senator Lummis sends letter to Biden urging no veto for SAB 121 repeal
31.5.2024
The Senator pointed to the troubling manner in which the Securities and Exchange Commission issued its controversial staff accounting bulletin
Paraguay seizes 2,738 ASICs as power theft crackdown continues
31.5.2024
Power-intensive crypto mining is controversial in Paraguay, where an attempt at crypto regulation was vetoed because of it
Dragonfly-Backed Stablecoin, Agora, to Launch Natively on Sui
31.5.2024
Agora, a stablecoin company that recently raised $12 million in its Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, has announced that it will launch its AUSD token natively on Sui. The company aims to produce a better stablecoin focusing on emerging markets, and sharing the revenue obtained with partners...
Iggy Azalea’s anti-scam plan and crypto losses from hacks decline by 12%: Finance Redefined
31.5.2024
In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins
Nigerian Artist Davido’s Meme Coin Plummets Shortly After He Pockets $474,000 From Token Sale
31.5.2024
Nigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups...
Why is Bitcoin stagnated despite $2B in spot ETF inflows?
31.5.2024
Reasons for BTC's weakness include Mt. Gox coin movements, regulatory actions, and the U.S. Senate's anti-crypto lobby
Ether ETF approvals show staking may still be a security in SEC's eyes
31.5.2024
The inclusion of staking in filings for Ether ETFs could have been an indication that regulators want to keep a back door open for future scrutiny
Conviction Fails to Deter Donald Trump’s 2024 Election Odds, According to Polymarket Bets
31.5.2024
Following the landmark news of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts related to a hush-money scheme allegedly influencing the 2016 election, data from the Polygon-powered prediction market Polymarket shows Trump still leading in forecast bets for the 2024 election. Convicted...
Trump convicted: Is the pro-crypto presidential candidate at risk?
31.5.2024
Donald J. Trump is officially a criminal after being convicted for concealing a sex scandal with pornstar Stormy Daniels. Does U.S. law permit a criminal to become President?
Uniswap Postpones Protocol Upgrade Vote; UNI Tumbles 9%
31.5.2024
The "fee-switch" vote was supposed to take place today
Bitcoin to be worth 100 oz of gold, says veteran trader Peter Brandt
31.5.2024
Brandt claimed that BTC’s price would fluctuate over the next 12 to 18 months before finally surging 230% against gold