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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fired back at Binance’s recent motion to dismiss the regulator’s lawsuit against the exchange, calling the latter’s arguments a “tortured interpretation of the law.” In an 88-page filing with the DC Circuit on Tuesday, the agency argued that Binance had ignored most of its core allegations in a “bid to evade accountability” for its alleged violations of securities law. Countering Binance’s Theatrics In its preliminary...

Solana’s price is flying high again on crypto exchanges. However, regulated investors value SOL tokens at an astounding premium in Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL). The average SOL price on crypto exchanges was just under $62 Saturday afternoon U.K. time, according to data from CoinGecko. That puts the smart contract blockchain platform up over 49% in the seven-day window. Furthermore, Solana is soaring over 180% on the 30-day scale after a stunning “Uptober” rally in crypto...

Crypto returned to the limelight of financial markets in 2023 – but for a reason less flattering than skyrocketing crypto prices. A new report from the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) shows that crypto-related charges accounted for over half of the agency’s total enforcement actions this year. Cracking Down on Crypto In its 2023 enforcement results report, the CFTC said it “brought 47 actions involving conduct related to digital asset commodities,”...

In a shocking turn of events, a middle-aged Swedish couple fell victim to a violent home invasion orchestrated by a gang of masked men determined to steal their Bitcoin holdings. This incident, which unfolded earlier this week in the town of Rönninge, south of Stockholm, has highlighted the alarming trend of cryptocurrency-related robberies in Sweden. Sweden’s Rising Trend of Violent Bitcoin Robberies The robbery in Rönninge is described as a serious incident, with one victim...

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin and Ether are crypto’s reserve assets while everything else is a shitcoin. While he assured that he loves shitcoins and is not a maxi(malist), Hayes went on to add that the first stop is always BTC since “Bitcoin is money and only money.” Hayes talks about what to purchase to outperform the currency debasement. The smartest trade is going long crypto, according to the exec. He cited that nothing else has outperformed the increase...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused two former CEOs of collapsed California-based tech company Bitwise Industries, of alleged misrepresentation and fraud, which they used to raise funds from unsuspecting investors. The defunct company is not associated with the major crypto asset manager, Bitwise, even though both entities bear identical names. Former Bitwise Industries Founders Charged With Fraud In a press release published on Nov. 9, 2023, the...

The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) – the largest existing Bitcoin ETF in the United States – has absorbed a quarter of a billion dollars worth of flows over the past month. This marks the fund’s second-best-performing month next to its launch date, signaling fierce anticipation over an incoming spot ETF approval. Revival of Futures ETFs As shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on X, the value of BITO’s assets has nearly doubled over the last 30 days from ~$850...

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the suspension of Russian ruble (RUB) deposits starting from November 15, 2023. This decision by the company comes following its recent announcement regarding the sale of its entire Russian business to CommEX. Binance to Cease Russian Ruble Deposits In a November 10 announcement, Binance said it would be stopping Russian RUB deposits as of 00:00 on November 15, 2023 (UTC), marking a crucial step in its decision to exit the Russian...

Over 175 different tokens with valuations exceeding $10,000 were stolen as part of a massive hack against the U.S.-based crypto exchange Poloniex on Friday, according to on-chain data. Since earlier today, estimates of the funds stolen in the hack have expanded to $125 million. What Hackers Took From Poloniex According to an X post from Nansen, some of the largest Ethereum-based outflows from Poloniex in the past 24 hours have included $11 million in Tether USD (USDT), and...

In a move aimed at preserving the autonomy of cryptocurrency users and safeguarding their ability to self-custody digital assets, U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Keep Your Coins Act. This legislative proposal, which came after last year’s FTX exchange collapse, seeks to protect individuals’ rights to conduct cryptocurrency transactions without relying on third-party intermediaries. Senator Ted Budd’s Keep Your Coins Act U.S. Senator Ted Budd announced on...