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'War on crypto' — Newly filed letters lambast proposed SEC custody rules
9.5.2023
Industry representatives have cast doubt on the legality and impact of the U.S. securities regulator's proposal to expand custody rules
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Following SEC Lawsuit
9.5.2023
Bittrex Inc., the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware after being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to register with the regulator. The exchange reportedly has over 100,000 creditors and liabilities ranging...
U.S. Crypto Exchange Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
8.5.2023
Crypto exchange Bittrex has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. state of Delaware, months after announcing it would wind down operations in the country and weeks after being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission
Binance Shifts $4.4 Billion in Bitcoin as Crypto Exchange Temporarily Pauses BTC Withdrawals – What's Going On?
8.5.2023
Binance has moved a large stash of Bitcoin between its crypto wallets over the weekend as the platform halted BTC withdrawals citing network congestion.
According to an analysis of on-chain data by CryptoQuant’s Head of Research Julio Moreno, Binance moved about $4.4 billion worth of BTC across...
Binance Reportedly Investigated in US for Russia Sanctions Violations
7.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a U.S. probe over suspected violations of sanctions against Russia, according to a media report. The inquiry is looking into whether the trading platform was used by Russians to circumvent financial restrictions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine....
Lawyer Expects SEC to Lose if It Sues Coinbase Due to ‘Fatal Flaw’ of Gary Gensler’s Own Making
7.5.2023
A lawyer has explained why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely lose if the regulator takes crypto exchange Coinbase to court over alleged securities law violations. “The problem is entirely of Gary Gensler’s own making,” he stressed. Lawyer Expects SEC to Lose Against...
UK High Court Rules to Set Aside Interim Proprietary Injunction Against Binance
6.5.2023
A high court in the United Kingdom recently set aside a proprietary injunction that was issued against the crypto exchange Binance. In its application challenging the injunction, Binance said the action had been taken without notice. Binance also said it could not comply with the injunction since...
Former SEC Enforcement Chief: Coinbase’s Arguments ‘a Surefire Loser’ and Possibly Criminal
5.5.2023
According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval...
Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week
5.5.2023
As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme...
Bitget Crypto Exchange Invests $10 Million in Blockchain4Youth to Boost Web3 Education Globally
5.5.2023
Crypto exchange Bitget announced the launch of a Web3-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, with plans to invest millions in nurturing young talent for the future of crypto adoption.
The project, called Blockchain4Youth, "aims to create a blockchain future by empowering...
Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
4.5.2023
Supported by U.S. law enforcement, police in Ukraine have disrupted a network of crypto exchange services suspected of laundering criminal proceeds. The platforms were allegedly processing dirty money obtained from ransomware attacks and various fraud schemes. Cyberpolice, US Investigators Bust...
Ex-Coinbase Exec Balaji Srinivasan Closes Out $1 Million Bitcoin Bet
4.5.2023
Former Chief Technology Officer at Coinbase, Balaji Srinivasan, closed out early a bet that the price of bitcoin would hit $1 million by mid-June amid hyperinflation of the U.S. dollar. Srinivasan paid a total of $1.5 million, more than the initially committed $1 million, with two-thirds of...
Coinbase to cease issuing new Bitcoin-backed loans via Borrow service
4.5.2023
The service allows users to borrow up to $1 million with no credit check, provided they post Bitcoin as collateral
FTX seeks to claw back $4B from Genesis in a battle of the bankrupt
4.5.2023
The bankrupt crypto exchange wants to recoup billions from the bankrupt crypto lender claiming it was “instrumental” to FTX’s “fraudulent” business model
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Legal Action Over Biometric Data Collection
4.5.2023
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been accused of “wrongfully” profiting from its users’ facial and fingerprint scans. “Coinbase collects, stores, possesses, otherwise obtains, uses, and disseminates its users’ biometric data to, amongst other things, further enhance...
Coinbase Losses Expected to Narrow; Analysts Seek Details About International Exchange
3.5.2023
Traders of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) will likely get some relief when the company reports first quarter earnings for 2023 on Thursday
Institutionally-Focused Crypto Exchange Bullish Partners With Market Maker B2C2 in Liquidity Drive
2.5.2023
Prior to the announcement, Bullish had only logged $200 billion in trading volume since its launch in November 2021
ByBit joins crypto exchanges offering crypto lending services
2.5.2023
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange ByBit rolls out cryptocurrency lending service, joining a handful of major exchanges that offer interest-bearing lending facilities
Coinbase faces suit over alleged privacy violations in biometrics collection
2.5.2023
The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the exchange violated privacy laws in Illinois when it collected and stored users' fingerprints and facial scans
Darknet hackers are selling crypto accounts for as low as $30 a pop
2.5.2023
Prices of hacked cryptocurrency accounts still fetch the highest prices among hacked online accounts, according to online data security provider Privacy Affairs