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Coinbase tweets sharp clarifications towards SEC’s claims
13.2.2023
Coinbase clarifies all the assertions and questions that have so far been raised by the SEC on its staking services. Taking it for securities or any other similar service is based on the grounds that have been finally moved by Coinbase. Brian Armstrong and Paul Grewal took to Twitter to share...
Paxos Trust Co. gets Wells notice from SEC over BUSD token
13.2.2023
It happens to be the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that has duly informed the crypto company, Paxos Trust Co., which happens to be a crypto firm, that it is contemplating suing the company. This is with regard to its suspicion of the entity having violated investor protection laws....
Coinbase Argues Its Staking Services Are Not Securities, Criticizes SEC Regulatory Approach
13.2.2023
Coinbase, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., has stated that the staking services offered on its platform do not constitute securities. The statements, made in the wake of the $30 million settlement that Kraken, another U.S.-based crypto exchange, completed with the U.S....
Russia Releases Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko After Questioning
12.2.2023
Russian authorities have released the recently arrested co-founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, said to have processed illicit funds worth millions of U.S. dollars. Anton Shkurenko, who was questioned in Moscow, denies the French charges against him that became the reason for his brief detention....
Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft
12.2.2023
South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile development projects. South Korea Hits North Korean...
Daily Raids on Crypto Farms as Abkhazia Intensifies Mining Crackdown
12.2.2023
Authorities in Abkhazia are stepping up efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining amid electricity shortages in the winter months. The government of the breakaway Georgian region announced it’s also taking measures to prevent imports of mining equipment. Abkhazia Creates Headquarters to Combat...
Chinese Government Launching National Blockchain Innovation Center
12.2.2023
The Chinese government is setting up a national blockchain innovation center in Beijing to focus on industrial applications and major use cases of blockchain technology, particularly those related to the Chinese economy. China Establishing New Blockchain Center China’s Ministry of Science...
Stiffing the Staker: The SEC’s Latest Crackdown on Crypto Innovation
11.2.2023
The crypto world was jolted last week when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shut down Kraken’s staking program, much to the satisfaction of Chairman Gary Gensler and his team. But what does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency and, more specifically, staking? The following...
Multichain DEXs are on the rise with new protocols enabling them
11.2.2023
A new set of decentralized exchanges can enable multichain trading and margin trading for users
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Nears $1,500 Level to Start the Weekend
11.2.2023
Ethereum neared a breakout below $1,500 to start the weekend, pushing prices closer to a one-month low. Overall sentiment remained mostly bearish, with the global cryptocurrency market cap trading 0.96% lower, as of writing. Bitcoin also edged lower, with prices remaining below $22,000. Bitcoin...
Bankrupt Celsius Aims to Raise $14.4 Million From Bitcoin Mining Rig Credits and Coupons
11.2.2023
Defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius aims to secure more than $14 million from credits and coupons backed by Bitmain, according to an interim CEO Christopher Ferraro in a bankruptcy court filing dated Feb. 9, 2023. Ferraro stated in the filing that the “coupons currently provide no utility...
PayPal Reveals Massive Cryptocurrency Holdings Totaling $604 Million – Here's What You Need to Know
11.2.2023
Global payment giant PayPal held $604 million of cryptocurrencies for its customers by the end of 2022, with Bitcoin and Ethereum accounting for almost 90% of that figure.
PayPal held $291 million in BTC, $250 million in ETH, and another $63 million in Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash as of December...
Analysts suggest: Bitcoin, Cardano, & Orbeon Protocol: Best Potential Movers in 2023
11.2.2023
2023 could be the year of explosive growth for cryptocurrencies, and the top analysts are pointing to Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) as the best potential movers. But what makes Orbeon Protocol stand out from the rest? Orbeon Protocol is an innovative platform that aims...
State-backed Crypto Mining Farm under Construction in Russia’s Buryatia
11.2.2023
A new crypto mining facility is being built in the Russian Republic of Buryatia with support from a government-affiliated company. Construction of the infrastructure for the large-scale project is already underway, carried out by a subsidiary of Russia’s largest mining operator, Bitriver. Bitriver...
Kazakhstan Law Limiting Crypto Miners’ Consumption of Electricity Enters Into Force
11.2.2023
A new law expanding the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners while restricting their access to low-cost electricity has entered into force in Kazakhstan. The legislation introduces a licensing regime for mining with two different categories of licenses that companies will have to renew...
Bank of New York Mellon: ‘Clients Are Absolutely Interested in Digital Assets’
11.2.2023
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has revealed that its clients “are absolutely interested in digital assets.” Emphasizing the need for clear crypto regulation, the bank’s head of digital assets noted: “We need responsible actors who can offer reliable services that live...
‘Midnight Massacre:’ SEC Crackdown on Crypto Staking Services Prompts Speculation of Further Enforcement Actions
10.2.2023
On Feb. 9, 2023, the cryptocurrency community learned of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crackdown on staking services. The SEC fined Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, $30 million for offering an “unregistered offering” related to its U.S. staking service....
SEC enforcement against Kraken opens doors for Lido, Frax and Rocket Pool
10.2.2023
Kraken has put an end to staking as a service and Coinbse could eventually be forced to follow suit. Will this create opportunities for LDO, FXS and RPL?
Kraken CEO Calls on Congress to Protect US Crypto Industry Following Settlement With SEC Over Staking Program
10.2.2023
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, has called on Congress to pass a law to protect the U.S. crypto industry after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against his trading platform over its crypto staking service. Kraken’s CEO Responds to SEC Action Kraken...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for February
10.2.2023
February has been a rollercoaster ride for cryptocurrency traders, with market volatility leading to high levels of price uncertainty. Following a strong start to the month, bitcoin prices have since plunged, resulting in a current bear run. However, with just over two weeks left of this short...