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CFTC case against Digitex futures exchange and CEO results in $16M court order
12.7.2023
The commission filed charges against Digitex and CEO Adam Todd in September 2022 for alleged price manipulation and failure to register
Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal
12.7.2023
The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license
Biggest Movers: BCH 6% Higher, as US Inflation Falls by More Than Expected
12.7.2023
Bitcoin cash rose by nearly 6% on Wednesday, following the release of the latest consumer price index (CPI) in the United States. Inflation fell by 1.0% from May, coming in at 3.0% last month. Polkadot also rose, extending its winning run for a third straight day. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Bitcoin cash...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Pushes Towards $31,000 as US Inflation Is Expected to Fall
12.7.2023
Bitcoin moved towards $31,000 on Wednesday, ahead of June’s inflation report from the United States. Consumer prices are expected to fall to 3.1%, down from May’s reading of 4.0%. Ethereum also edged higher, as the cryptocurrency closed in on the $1,900 mark. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC)...
US GAO explores blockchain for SBA’s small business programs oversight
12.7.2023
the GAO highlighted blockchain’s ability to streamline and improve annual reporting, facilitating safe loans and monitoring business development progress among others
US Senators to have classified AI briefing at the White House
11.7.2023
U.S. Senators will take part in the country’s first-ever classified Senate briefing on AI which will place in conjunction with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community
Economist Jim Rickards: ‘Biden Is Now a World Historic Figure — He Has Destroyed the Dollar’
11.7.2023
Jim Rickards, economist and best-selling author, has accused the Biden administration of destroying the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. Rickards stated that Biden is to blame for the upcoming marginalization of the U.S. dollar at the hands of a BRICS bloc common currency to be proposed on August...
US lawmakers allege CCP connection in calling for SEC, DoJ investigation of Prometheum
10.7.2023
Republican members of Congress stepped up their allegations of Prometheum's ties to the Chinese Community Party, claiming potentially false or misleading statements to the SEC
SEC States Coinbase Misinteprets Howey Test, Misuses Major Questions Doctrine
10.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) answered the latest filing of Coinbase by shooting down the arguments presented by the exchange to throw out the ongoing lawsuit. The filing reaffirms the institution’s jurisdiction on securities laws, explaining that Coinbase misinterprets...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invested up to $250,000 in Bitcoin after Miami's conference
9.7.2023
The recent investment disclosure contrasts with his claims in May that he was not an investor in Bitcoin
Coinbase was aware of securities law violations, the SEC claims in letter
8.7.2023
According to the SEC, Coinbase recognized the probability that federal securities laws would apply to its operations, openly informing its shareholders about the risk
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Below $30,000 Ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls
7.7.2023
Bitcoin dropped below the $30,000 level on Friday, ahead of the upcoming nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report in the United States. Today’s report comes as private sector jobs rose by 497,000 in the last report, double the expected number. Friday’s NFP is projected to come in at 225,000....
Twitter Gains Money Transmitter Licenses in Three States, Takes Steps Towards Becoming an All-in-One ‘Everything App’
6.7.2023
Twitter made an announcement on July 5, revealing that it has been granted money transmitter licenses by three states: Missouri, Michigan, and New Hampshire. These licenses are a part of Twitter’s endeavor to secure money transmitter licenses in all 50 U.S. states. With these recent...
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal: SEC’s Interpretation of ‘Investment Contract’ Violates Law
6.7.2023
Paul Grewal, CLO of Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of violating the law by assessing what constitutes an investment contract. Grewal’s reasoning comes from the Supreme Court of the United...
FraXion Launches First Security Token Offering in the USA
6.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Randolph & Main Capital Group (RMCG) has announced the launch of FraXion (FRXN). It is one of the first debt Security Tokens aimed at retail investors who wish to invest alongside institutional investors in the most sought-after real estate developments in the United States....
Bolivia’s President Calls on South American Countries to Ditch US Dollar, Bolster Alliances With China and BRICS
6.7.2023
Bolivia’s President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora (Lucho Arce) has urged members and associated states of the Mercosur trade bloc to de-dollarize and establish stronger strategic alliances with international organizations, including the BRICS group. “We are experiencing a crucial moment...
Binance.US market share drops below 1% amid regulatory lawsuit: Report
5.7.2023
The U.S. market share of Binance.US has reportedly dropped amid a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit, while Coinbase's rose roughly 7% in June
Twitter receives money transmitter licenses in three US states
5.7.2023
Michigan, Missouri, and New Hampshire have granted money transmitter liscenses to Twitter Payments LLC, leaving 47 U.S. states yet to weigh in
'Bitcoin is an international asset' — BlackRock CEO’s bullish remarks
5.7.2023
The CEO of the largest asset management firm with more than $9 trillion AUM, Larry Fink, spoke on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF filing and the potential benefits of crypto
US reportedly plans to restrict China’s access to cloud computing services
5.7.2023
Report says sources close to the situation have said U.S. officials plan to restrict Chinese companies’ access to cloud computing services as a security measure