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NYDFS Not Afraid to Take Legal Actions Against Defaulting Crypto Companies: Superintendent Harris
5.12.2023
Source: YouTube/Financial Technology Association The momentum of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States continues to intensify, with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) asserting its readiness to call out defaulting businesses. Speaking at a Financial Times (FT) event...
Crypto Firms Should Use Binance’s Settlement As a “Template” For How to Operate, Says CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson
5.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Binance’s $4.3 billion fine from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission should be used as a “template” for how to operate, CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson said. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Crypto and Digital Assets Summit: Winter Edition on Tuesday, Johnson asserted that...
New Binance CEO Evasive in First Marquee Interview Since Getting One of the Biggest Jobs in Crypto
5.12.2023
In his first public interview since getting the job last month after founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao was formed to step down amid a $4.3 billion legal settlement with the U.S. government, Teng said Binance’s compliance systems were inadequate in the past and that mistakes were made. But Teng, who...
The City of Lugano Drives Crypto Adoption, Accepts Bitcoin and Tether for Tax Payments
5.12.2023
Lugano takes a major step in crypto adoption by letting residents pay taxes with Bitcoin and Tether. Image by Myst, Adobe Stock. The city of Lugano, Switzerland made a bold move to drive cryptocurrency adoption by announcing today that it will now accept tax payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether...
SEC Pushes for Judge to Classify Crypto as Securities in Terraform Labs Case, Bypassing Jury
5.12.2023
The SEC pushes for a judge to determine if crypto assets qualify as securities in its court case against Terraform Labs. Image by dennizn, Adobe Stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urged a judge on Monday to decide whether certain cryptocurrencies qualify as securities in...
Bitcoin Taps $44,000, Surpassing Meta and Berkshire Hathaway in Market Capitalization
5.12.2023
On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price soared past the $44,000 mark, peaking at $44,011 per unit. In the last month, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization has seen a surge exceeding 24%, and 17% in just the past two weeks. BTC Breaks Through $44K Barrier, Reaching Peak Levels Since...
IBM Introduces New Cold Storage Tech for Crypto Assets
5.12.2023
The new Offline Signing Orchestrator tech is being used by IBM’s long standing partner in the crypto space, Ripple-owned custody firm Metaco
Solana’s BONK Token Hits Record High Amid Crypto Surge
5.12.2023
Source: video screenshot / YouTube / BONK The Solana-based meme coin BONK is continuing to surge in the market, hitting an all-time high with a market capitalization close to $420 million on Tuesday. According to data from CoinGecko, the token had risen more than 21% just in the last 24 hours...
Central Bank of Italy and South Korea Strike CBDC Partnership on IT and Payment Systems
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The Central Bank of Italy and South Korea have announced a partnership to collaborate on key areas like payment systems and IT in the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). A Dec 5 press release by La Banca d’Italia disclosed the agreement which would see both...
BTC Price to Hit $50k Soon as Traders Rush to Buy Up Bitcoin ETF ($BTCETF) Token After Successful $2.5 Million Raise
5.12.2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – Crypto markets are flourishing as Bitcoin hammers-up to an 18-month high, and with BTC on course to hit $50k soon, investors are racing to participate in the Bitcoin ETF ($BTCETF) token presale. The Bitcoin ETF Token presale has smashed the monumental milestone...
BRC20 Token ORDI Hits $1B Market Cap Amid Crypto Surge, Soaring 676% in a Month
5.12.2023
In the recent surge in the cryptocurrency market, the BRC20 token ORDI has experienced substantial growth. This week, it reached a new milestone with its market capitalization surpassing the $1 billion threshold. The token’s value has soared by 676% in the past month and by 189% in just...
Is It Too Late to Buy ORDI? ORDI Price Shoots Up 190% as New Telegram Casino Surpasses $3.3 Million
5.12.2023
The original BRC-20 token ORDI has been host to a surge in growth as markets flip bullish on Bitcoin above $40k, with ORDI price shooting up +190% so far this week, is it too late to buy ORDI? Excitement around the potential approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs has fuelled explosive growth...
House's McHenry Won't Seek Reelection, Costing Crypto a Top Ally: Politico
5.12.2023
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably the crypto industry's most important advocate in the U.S. Congress, has decided not to seek another term, sources told Politico on Tuesday
Is Pyth Network Going to Zero? PYTH Price Falls 6.9% and New Bitcoin Mining Protocol Reaches $4.8 Million
5.12.2023
Latest airdrop gainer Pyth Network is battling downside movements as PYTH price tumbles -6.9%, leaving some anxious bag-holders asking ‘Is Pyth Network Going to Zero?’. However, market sentiment remains bullish, with traders identifying the ongoing bounce out of the moving average...
Grayscale Drops Update on GBTC Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Approval – Get Ready for Ethereum (ETH) and Everlodge (ELDG) Price Surge
5.12.2023
Grayscale, a prominent name in the crypto investment sphere, recently made waves with its update on the approval status of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) Spot Bitcoin ETF. This long-awaited development has sparked anticipation and excitement. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) and Everlodge...
Indian Government Reveals 28 Crypto Service Providers Are Registered With Financial Intelligence Unit
5.12.2023
The Indian government has revealed that 28 crypto service providers are currently registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance has clarified that the anti-money laundering guidelines and reporting requirements apply to offshore cryptocurrency...
Crypto Miner Phoenix Group's Shares Surge 35% in Abu Dhabi Stock Market Debut
5.12.2023
The UAE-based company said its initial public offering (IPO) in November was 33-times oversubscribed
Institutional Funds to Ethereum Products Flips Green as Asset Trades Above $2,200
5.12.2023
Source: Pexels The bullish drive of institutional investors in recent weeks can be seen across several market metrics as digital assets soar to levels not recorded in months. Ethereum (ETH) traded sideways for most of the year before soaring above $2,000 following the recent market uptick which...
Binance Backed Crypto Wallet Firm Web3Auth, and Safe Launch SafeAuth
5.12.2023
Source: PexelsWeb3Auth, a wallet-as-a-service infrastructure provider has teamed up with the smart contract-based multi-signature crypto wallet provider Safe (formerly known as Gnosis Safe) to launch “SafeAuth” a service which allows users to create wallets quickly without the need for seed...
Cryptocurrency Industry Spends Record $18.96 Million in Federal Lobbying So Far in 2023
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The cryptocurrency industry has spent a staggering $18.96 million in federal lobbying in the first three quarters of 2023. The figure surpasses the $16.1 million spent during the same period in 2022, Reuters reported, citing data from nonprofit research group OpenSecrets. ...