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Hong Kong’s Market Regulator Warns Crypto Traders, as Bybit Comes Under Scrutiny
14.3.2024
On March 14, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) cautioned crypto traders about using Bybit, a popular cryptocurrency exchange platform.
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Binance Will Discontinue Its Nigerian Naira Services After Government Scrutiny
5.3.2024
Two Binance executives were recently detained in the country, and the exchange’s CEO Richard Teng, has been summoned to appear before a committee
Crypto Exchanges in Nigeria Cease Naira Purchases of USDT and USDC Amid Central Bank Scrutiny: Report
28.2.2024
Several crypto companies in Nigeria have made the decision to disallow users from buying the USDT and USDC stablecoins with Naira in light of renewed scrutiny from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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Bitcoin Miner Riot Warns of Profit Risks Due to Chip Shortage and Climate Regulations
26.2.2024
On February 23, popular Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms issued a cautionary statement regarding potential profitability challenges in its business operations. The company cited various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around climate...
SEC’s grip over crypto under scrutiny
26.2.2024
Coinbase and the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to lock their heads in the legal sphere. Coinbase filed an MTD in August, and the community now awaits the final verdict. If favorable, Coinbase would land a judgment on the limits of the Commission. The company believes that...
Craig Wright Releases 164,000 Pages of Evidence in COPA Trial
22.2.2024
On February 20, self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright submitted 164,000 pages of fresh evidence in his legal battle against the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). The ongoing trial has sparked increased scrutiny over Wright's claim that he created Bitcoin.
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Nigeria Asks Telcom Firms to Restrict Access to Binance, Coinbase Websites – Here’s Why
22.2.2024
Crypto exchange behemoths are facing serious scrutiny in Nigeria, as the country aims to clampdown crypto transactions. The government has directed telcoms to prevent access to crypto websites such as Binance, Coinbase and OctaFX.
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KSI Faces Pump-and-Dump Allegations After Reopening Crypto-Focused X Account
15.2.2024
Renowned YouTube personality Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, widely known as “KSI,” has found himself embroiled in controversy once again, facing allegations of cryptocurrency pump and dump schemes after reactivating a crypto-focused account on social media platform X. Does this...
Japan’s FSA Urges Tighter Scrutiny on Crypto Transfers, Citing Risk of Unlawful Activity
14.2.2024
Japan’s leading financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), is urging institutions to place tighter scrutiny on crypto transfers, according to an official note published today. The joint note by the FSA and the country’s National Police Agency (NPA) refers to a high number...
South Korea Exchange Association Petitions OKX for Offering Services Without Approval
7.2.2024
A group of cryptocurrency exchanges known as the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) has reported rival OKX to the financial authorities in South Korea. According to a Feb 7 report, OKX faces regulatory scrutiny by South Korean authorities after a report that it targeted local traders without...
Crypto Lender Abra to Return Assets to Texas Investors
25.1.2024
Following regulatory scrutiny, crypto lender Abra has agreed to a settlement. The settlement, which focuses on Abra’s alleged unregistered securities offerings, will see the company returning assets to Texan investors. Abra Agrees to Refund Texas Investors in Settlement Over Crypto Offerings...
FTX Under New Scrutiny: Appellate Court Orders Independent Investigation
21.1.2024
An independent examiner was initially barred from delving into the FTX bankruptcy case. However, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has recently overturned this decision, mandating that the defunct crypto exchange undergo an investigation by an external party. This ruling points...
Ripple Under SEC Scrutiny; Sparking Investor Interest in Solana & Borroe Finance
20.1.2024
Ripple Labs is under the SEC’s microscope, and this has got investors buzzing about alternatives, especially Solana and Borroe Finance ($ROE). Let’s dive into the details. >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< Ripple’s Rocky Waters with the SEC Ripple’s been making headlines, but not in the...
SEC Seeks Court Order for Ripple’s Financial Statements in Ongoing Legal Tussle
12.1.2024
The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs continues, with the SEC seeking court intervention to obtain Ripple’s financial statements and data on institutional XRP sales. SEC’s Legal Pursuit of Ripple Continues With Request to Disclose Financials and XRP Contracts The U.S....
Thai Government’s Digital Wallet Stimulus Plan Under Scrutiny
9.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / kikujungboy Has the Thai government’s plan to deposit money in citizens’ digital wallets received approval from the legal adviser? Depends on whom you’re asking. The confusion began on Sunday. According to The Nation, the Council of State has given its opinion...
Australia’s Security Regulator Faces Scrutiny Over Failure to Warn Citizens of the HyperVerse Crypto Scheme
5.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / FiledIMAGE Australia’s Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has expressed the intention to look into reasons why the country’s securities regulator failed to warn citizens of the potential danger posed by the HyperVerse crypto scheme. A recent Guardian report says Jones would...
Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Depegs from US Dollar on Exchanges After Company Froze $435M
18.12.2023
Tether’s cooperation with law enforcement has led to the USDT depeg crisis. Image by akif, Adobe Stock. Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, depegged from its intended $1 price amid growing scrutiny over the company’s December 15 announcement of a wallet-freezing...
Binance Crackdown Unleashes Unprecedented Scrutiny on Crypto Transactions
18.12.2023
Source: Adobe / natali_mis The recent crackdown on Binance by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has triggered a seismic shift in how the crypto industry operates, with Binance now set to undergo what experts call an “unprecedented” level of scrutiny. The government scrutiny, which...
Stablecoin Tether Receives ‘Constrained’ Rating from S&P Global
13.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock American credit ratings firm S&P Global Inc. said it has started assessing the ability of Tether (USDT) to maintain its peg to the U.S. dollar marking it at a ‘constrained’ rating of 4. Stablecoins are a cryptocurrency whose value is usually pegged to a fiat currency...
Revolutionizing Anonymity: Bitcoin Mixer Tumbler.io in the Era of Crypto Surveillance
13.12.2023
Bitcoin Mixer – Best Way to Avoid Government Surveillance? Due to the widespread use of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have come under increased scrutiny from governments and malicious enterprises alike. It is becoming more difficult to remain financially anonymous...