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SEC Nearly Doubles Crypto Enforcement Unit — Regulator Says ‘Crypto Markets Have Exploded in Recent Years’
3.5.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has nearly doubled the size of its Enforcement Division’s crypto unit. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said the regulator “will be better equipped to police wrongdoing in the crypto markets while continuing to identify disclosure...
Abra Targets High-Net-Worth Clients With New Asset Management Division
5.4.2022
The newly formed Abra Capital Management will require a minimum investment of $250,000
Awkwardly, Ubisoft’s Division 2 Update Is All About A Nuclear Power Plant Invasion
2.4.2022
During Russia’s ongoing and horrific invasion of Ukraine, Russian military forces have taken over and held various nuclear power plants located in the country. In what is unfortunate but likely unintentional timing, Ubisoft has revealed that the new mode coming in loot shooter The Division...
SEC Names Crypto an Exam Priority This Year
1.4.2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has listed crypto assets as an examination priority for market participants this year. “In this time of heightened market volatility, our priorities are tailored to focus on emerging issues, such as crypto assets,” said an official with...
US investment bank Cowen launches dedicated crypto division
23.3.2022
Cowen initially announced plans to move into the crypto custody business in May 2021, entering a partnership with Standard Custody and Trust Company
8 US Lawmakers Urge SEC to Stop Crippling Crypto, Stifling Innovation
17.3.2022
Eight U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding how the agency collects information from crypto companies. According to the crypto community, the SEC’s “requests” for information “are overburdensome...
Democrat division over crypto isn’t all bad news for regulation
17.3.2022
The digital divide between those for and against cryptocurrencies is widening among U.S. policymakers
UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division
15.3.2022
The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry
Reef Launches NFT Team Focused on Graffiti and Electronic Music Artists
11.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Reef, a layer 1 Substrate based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming, announced today it’s launching a new NFT division focused on connecting with graffiti and electronic artists while scaling up it’s blockchain to be more NFT-friendly. In the last two months, Reef...
Miami Nightclub E11EVEN Rolls Out Crypto Division and 'Captain's Club' NFTs
9.3.2022
The downtown Miami strip club is dancing deeper into crypto, partnering with Horizon Labs for the backend
Report: Google Launches Blockchain Division
25.1.2022
The software behemoth Google has reportedly started a new blockchain-based division inside its Labs group. The division will also deal with other distributed computing and data storage technologies. While the company has been wary of associating with any form of cryptocurrency, Bill Ready...
GameStop shares jump 26% in after hours trade after NFT division unveiled
7.1.2022
GameStop has reportedly hired 20 members for its new NFT division, and is close to securing partnerships with two crypto firms for NFT game development
Citigroup to Hire 100 People for Its Crypto Division: Report
23.11.2021
Citigroup is reportedly looking to hire 100 people for its new crypto team. “We believe in the potential of blockchain and digital assets including the benefits of efficiency, instant processing, fractionalization, programmability, and transparency.” Citigroup Growing Its Crypto Team...
CMC Markets Is Looking Into Division
17.11.2021
CMC Market is in the process of debating whether they want to split into two parts. There will be a leveraged division that will focus on spreading the business, and another non-leveraged unit will focus on investments and technology. CMC plans to have only one segment named CMC, and the other...
Axie Infinity, Decentraland, and 'metaverse' cryptos rally after Facebook rebrands to Meta
29.10.2021
The net market capitalization of Metaverse tokens grew 13.40% to $12.36 billion in the previous 24 hours
The Division 2 Update Pushed Back To February 2022 Of All Months
26.10.2021
It’s no secret that February 2022 is practically exploding with video game releases, and now we can add one more to the list with The Division 2’s next major update, the latest in a string of notable Ubisoft delays.Read more
Economics Professor Warns ‘Cryptocurrencies May Contribute to Monetary and Financial Instability’
16.10.2021
Cornell University’s professor of economics and former head of the IMF’s China division, Eswar Prasad, has warned that “Cryptocurrencies may contribute to monetary and financial instability.” He added that the risk is amplified if the industry is unregulated and lacks...
Binance hires former IRS-CI special agent to head intelligence division
30.9.2021
Regulatory scrutiny from around the world has forced the cryptocurrency exchange to up its compliance and auditing measures
Major UK hedge fund Brevan Howard launches crypto division
13.9.2021
Brevan Howard also hired former CMT Digital CEO Colleen Sullivan to lead private and venture investments in crypto
Report: Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission Sets Up Fintech Division for Crypto Research
5.9.2021
Nigeria’s securities regulator, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set up a fintech division “to study crypto investments.” This was revealed by Lamido Yuguda, the director-general of the SEC during an interview. Protecting Crypto Investors In...