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In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, the United States Commodities and Futures Trading Commission has pressed charges against the owner-operators of BitMEX for illegally running a cryptocurrency exchange and failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.As CryptoPotato reported earlier today, this had an immediate impact on Bitcoin’s price, which dropped by as much as around $400 following the news.Now, BitMEX has posted an official announcement with a brief comment on the...

Bitcoin’s price was advancing relatively well over the last couple of days but now things took a turn for the worst.The cryptocurrency went on to lose more than $400 of its value, at the time of this writing, in less than an hour. It was trading at almost $10,900 before plunging down to where it currently rests at around $10,480.BTC/USD. Source: TradingViewThis happened almost immediately after news broke out that the US Commodity and Futures Trading Commission has charged the owners of...

In a recent tweet, the popular Bitcoin proponent and permabull Mike Novogratz explained the reasons for which he got into it.He also said that if BTC’s price reached $100,000, he would donate most of his profits to charity.Mike Novogratz and Why He Got into Crypto and BitcoinOne of the things that make the cryptocurrency field so interesting is the different intent of the people in it. Some are in for the gains, some are in for the technology, while others base their merits on concepts, far...

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has openly criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong following a recent controversial post urging employees of the exchange to steer clear from political discussions. Dorsey, however, believes that the whole purpose of the cryptocurrency field is social activism.Armstrong Highlights The Coinbase Core MissionIn a post shared over the weekend, Armstrong outlined that 2020 has already been a challenging year. The upcoming US Presidential elections also raise massive...

Bitcoin has returned into its former range between the 0.236 Fibonacci level at $10,446 and $10,000 after prices crashed a further 3% yesterday, around 15:00 (UTC+1). This was the level that took over nine days to successfully clear earlier in the month and could keep prices suppressed again if volume remains low. On the 4-hour timeframe, we can also see long wicks above the last four candles, which suggest bears are defending this strong resistance level vehemently. The...

A UK national has pled guilty and will be sent to prison for his involvement in the notorious hacker’s group “The Dark Overlord.” The organization breached and stole sensitive information from numerous companies and demanded the ransoms to be paid in Bitcoin.The Dark Overlord Member ImprisonedThe US Department of Justice announced yesterday that Nathan Wyatt, 39, has pled guilty to conspiring to commit aggravated identity theft and computer fraud. Consequently, he received a sentence to five...

In a recent report on stablecoins, the European Central Bank (ECB) questioned the accuracy of their name arguing that it may be misleading to users. The paper also highlighted that stablecoins could have a significant role in a digital economy if adequately regulated.The Name Stablecoins May Not Be A Proper Fit: ECBWhether they are backed by a fiat currency like the US dollar or commodities such as gold, stablecoins were created to provide a “stable” alternative to the highly volatile...

The first-ever Bitcoin ETF will be launched on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) by Hashdex, a regulated Brazilian fund manager, and Nasdaq after garnering approval for the “Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index” four days ago.The news continues Bermuda’s legacy of being a crypto-friendly offshore international business and financial center.Three million Class E shares will be issued for trading and the exchange-traded fund is expected to go live by the end of 2020.Hashdex currently boasts $46.4 in...

Craig Wright’s tactics for delaying the Kleiman estate litigation process may be coming to an end.The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has denied “on all grounds” the motion introduced by Craig S. Wright to dismiss the long-standing Kleiman vs. Wright lawsuit.Wright’s motion was denied “on all grounds”When a motion is denied “on all grounds,” in theory, it means that there is no argument considered valid or at least reasonable by a judge to satisfy any claim....

According to new reports today, the Commission has further explained that the move was part of its effort to protect investors, and it is well equipped to provide the required regulations.Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), published a proposed set of regulations for the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, given the increasing importance of regulation.Making The Crypto Space ComfortableCommenting on the development, Emomotimi Agama, Head, Registration,...