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Rep. Maxine Waters says all US regulators 'better get together on crypto'
22.2.2023
According to Representative Maxine Waters, the crypto market crash and bankruptcies gave U.S. lawmakers an opportunity of “getting accountability” in the space through legislation
FTC announces investigation into Voyager's 'deceptive and unfair marketing' of crypto
22.2.2023
In an objection to Voyager's proposed restructuring plan, the commission argued some of the involved parties should not be exempt from certain financial claims in the future
US Markets Tumble as Real Estate Weakens, Putin Suspends Nuclear Treaty, Morgan Stanley Warns of Stock Market ‘Death Zone’
22.2.2023
On Tuesday, all four major U.S. benchmark stock indexes fell as real estate data showed home sales dropped by 0.7% last month and Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended the nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. Additionally, the chief U.S. equity strategist at Morgan Stanley said...
Coinbase beats Q4 earnings estimates amid falling transaction volume
21.2.2023
Transaction volume on the exchange fell 12% in 2022's fourth quarter, but the firm still beat forecast earnings despite a 57% year-on-year revenue drop
I’m American, but My Crypto Startup Won’t Be
21.2.2023
As I look for a jurisdiction to incorporate our new token-generating venture, every lawyer we have consulted told us the U.S. should be off the table. The lack of clear U.S. policy and regulations on crypto is driving entrepreneurs away, writes Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen, for Buidl Week
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Hits $25,000, Following Moving Average ‘Death’ Cross
20.2.2023
Bitcoin was hovering close to $25,000 on Feb. 20, as cryptocurrency markets traded close to recent highs. Markets started the week partially in the green, ahead of a key week of economic data. The United States FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) will release its latest minutes on Wednesday...
SEC Clampdown Has Crypto Space Abuzz, Pantera Capital Says We’re in Bull Market, and Much More — Week in Review
19.2.2023
There’s been no shortage of news in past weeks when it comes to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking action against crypto exchanges and companies. From Kraken, to Paxos, to Terraform Labs, it seems enforcement is in the air when it comes to chair Gary...
San Francisco federal bank eyes CBDC system development, reveals job posting
19.2.2023
Within 24 hours of the job posting, 45 applicants have shown interest in joining the federal government to build an in-house CBDC
Voyager creditors serve SBF a Subpoena to appear in court for a ‘remote deposition’
19.2.2023
Bankman-Fried has only a matter of days to meet document requirements before his appearance in court next week
Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status
18.2.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its status as a financial hub. “Crypto is open to everyone in the world and others are leading,” the executive stressed. Coinbase’s CEO on Cryptocurrency...
SEC chair issues warning to celebrities promoting crypto amid latest enforcement action
17.2.2023
Gary Gensler said investors in crypto projects "should know why celebrities are making those endorsements," as Kim Kardashian and Paul Pierce did for EMAX through social media
SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?
Central Bank of Brazil President States Digital Real Pilot Is Imminent
17.2.2023
The president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, has clarified the status of the development of the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital real. Campos Neto stated that the pilot test will start now and that banks will have to digitize more of their balances...
Study: 55% of Americans Believe They Will Lose It All if a Recession Hits the United States
16.2.2023
According to a recent study by Clever, a real estate data company, nearly three out of four Americans worry there will be a recession this year, and 69% of the research participants say the U.S. is already in a recession. What’s worse, 55% of the study’s respondents said they would lose...
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to removing roadblocks for crypto investments in retirement accounts
15.2.2023
Four Republican senators have signed on to a bill aimed at barring the U.S. Department of Labor from investigating individuals “using brokerage windows to invest in cryptocurrency”
Kansas state lawmakers look to cap crypto political donations at $100
15.2.2023
Under the proposed amendments, crypto campaign contributions under $100 were acceptable, provided the receiver immediately convert the funds to USD and not HODL them
El Salvador Considers Opening Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas to Boost Economic Exchange
15.2.2023
On Feb. 14, 2023, Milena Mayorga, the Salvadoran ambassador to the United States, announced that her country is considering opening a second bitcoin embassy in the Lone Star State. Mayorga said that Texas is “our new ally” and the goal is to expand “commercial and economic...
El Salvador to open a ‘Bitcoin Embassy’ in the United States
15.2.2023
After debuting a Bitcoin Embassy in Switzerland’s city of Lugano, El Salvador continues expanding its BTC strategy with a new partnership with Texas
Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto linked to North Korean hackers
15.2.2023
The North Korean-based hacker outfit Lazarus Group resorted to different privacy mixers attempting to anonymize the stolen funds, but it didn’t work
Binance CEO: crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins
14.2.2023
The Binance CEO claimed that algorithmic USD stablecoins may become more popular as well, although they “have risks.”