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US Government Remains a Top Bitcoin Holder With Seized Stash Valued at $5.6 Billion
26.3.2023
As of March 25, 2023, the U.S. government held 205,515 bitcoins worth $5.6 billion, which is approximately 1.06% of the circulating supply, according to current statistics. The cache of bitcoins is a result of three forfeitures that began in 2020. Glassnode’s on-chain data reveals that...
SEC targets Coinbase, Do Kwon arrested and FTX sells $95M in Mysten Labs: Hodler’s Digest, March 19-25
25.3.2023
Coinbase’s Wells notice hints at enforcement action on the horizon, Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro and FTX seeks to sell $95 million in Mysten Labs stocks
'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase
25.3.2023
While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close
24.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Cathie Wood's ARK loading up on Coinbase shares again, buying $18M
24.3.2023
ARK Invest purchased 269,928 shares in Coinbase on March 23, only two days after it sold $13.5 million, its first sale of Coinbase shares this year
'Surgical removal' of crypto will only weaken USD dominance, commentators say
24.3.2023
A day after Coinbase received an SEC Wells notice, industry commentators weighed in on what recent regulator actions mean for America's crypto future
ARK Buys the Wells Dip With $17.7 Million COIN Purchase
24.3.2023
Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday, after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission
Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?
23.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s notice to Coinbase (COIN) that it’s likely to be accused of breaking securities laws could foreshadow an agency effort to break the back of the crypto sector as it now operates, but it also may finally force court rulings that define how the industry...
Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells Notice
23.3.2023
Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to "contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls" in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto
SEC in a Pickle: Crypto’s Tricky Trio Stirs Up Trouble in 2023
23.3.2023
2023 is shaping up to be a painful year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it finds itself entangled in battles with the ever-evolving and innovative cryptocurrency industry. From Ripple to Coinbase and Tron, the SEC faces fierce opposition with potentially huge consequences....
Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase
23.3.2023
Should the government agency follow through with its Wells notice, the outcome could lead to more rules of the road for crypto, Brett Quick, head of government affairs at the global alliance firm, said
Coinbase Faces SEC Lawsuit Threat Over Alleged Securities Law Violations – Here's What's Happening
23.3.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over securities violations related to staking, its listing of assets, and the Coinbase Wallet.
The threat of a lawsuit came in the form of a so-called Wells notice to the exchange...
The SEC’s Scattergun Approach Shows Its Weakness
23.3.2023
By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry
Coinbase and Algorand give divergent reasons for staking reward suspension
23.3.2023
Algorand Foundation CEO said the crypto exchange is evaluating its products and services after receiving a Wells Notice. Coinbase denies the claim
Arbitrum Price Prediction as ARB is listed on Binance and Coinbase – Can ARB Reach $10?
23.3.2023
ARB, the just airdropped token that powers the Arbitrum Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), has seen extremely volatile trading conditions on Thursday.
Arbitrum, the largest layer-2 scaling solution on the Ethereum blockchain that uses Optimism roll-up technology to deliver fast and cheap...
SEC Urges Investors to Be Cautious With Crypto Securities
23.3.2023
Coinbase Tries AI Assistant Chatgpt for Pre-Listing Risk Assessment of Tokens
23.3.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has tested Openai’s Chatgpt as a token verification tool comparing it with its standard security procedure. In over half of the cases, the AI platform produced the same results as the manual review, but it also failed to recognize some high-risk assets. Chatgpt Approves...
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice
23.3.2023
The SEC issued Coinbase a Wells notice on Wednesday, which informs businesses that it is planning future enforcement action against them
Coinbase Downgraded by Oppenheimer After Disclosing Possible SEC Charges
23.3.2023
The Wall Street brokerage said it was becoming increasingly worried about the fairness of crypto enforcement actions in the U.S
First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase
23.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets