Tag Archives: Cryptocurrency News

According to the DOJ, Russell defrauded at least 29 investors from the scheme of around $1.5 million. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Rashawn Russell, a former Deutsche Bank investment banker and registered broker, has confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto scheme called the ‘R3 Crypto Fund’. According to the September 19 announcement, the 27-year-old financier pleaded guilty to the crime before Judge Sanket J. Bulsara at a federal court in...

The “Stand with Crypto” campaign will have a strategic focus on nine specific states in the United States: New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The Coinbase “Stand with Crypto” campaign is dedicated to advocating for favorable cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. This initiative follows extensive research by Coinbase, revealing that a majority of Americans believe the financial system requires significant reforms....

While all the predictions from influential figures and institutions mentioned in our article provide intriguing insights, it’s always crucial to approach them with caution. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has been on a bullish but rollercoaster ride since its inception in 2009. Over the years, it has gained popularity as both a cryptocurrency and a fast-growing investment asset. As we approach 2024, the crypto market is bound to continue evolving, and Bitcoin is...

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, in their statement regarding the arrest of the alledged fraudsters, pointed out that JPEX was not licensed and lacked the authority to host a cryptocurrency trading platform within the community. Hong Kong police arrested six individuals in connection with allegations of fraud related to an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange known as JPEX. According to the securities, this exchange was operating without the necessary license and...

Zodia Custody will now offer yield on digital assets to institutional clients in addition to providing its custody services. Zodia Custody, a leading crypto custody platform owned by banking giant Standard Chartered, will start providing yield on crypto holdings owned by its institutional clients. To bring this to fruition, Zodia Custody has partnered with OpenEden, a Singapore-based startup that brings real-world assets to the blockchain. Zodia Custody will use this partnership to connect...

The merger between Hut 8 and USBTC is not just a significant event within the crypto space, it also holds great promise for investors and the broader financial markets. In a recent development, Hut 8 Mining Corp (NASDAQ: HUT) has received final approval from the British Columbia Supreme Court for its merger with US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC). The Journey to Merger Between Hut 8 and USBTC The merger between Hut 8 and USBTC was first announced in February 2023, marking a pivotal moment in the...

Aside from the EU, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have also made progress with crypto regulation. Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has begun a public consultation on the proposed changes to its crypto rulebook. The regulator circulated a draft document representing the revised version of its crypto regulation on Monday. Malta issued the rulebook for the first time in February 2019. Since then, the document has passed through five revisions to align it with best practices...

In pursuit of this mission, Swisstronik has recently unveiled two groundbreaking milestones. The startup closed a seed funding round, amassing an impressive $5 million. The second pivotal development by Swisstronik is the initiation of a private token sale, targeting early adopters. Swisstronik, a Web3 compliance startup based in Switzerland, is making significant waves in the blockchain industry. What truly sets the company apart is its steadfast dedication to addressing one of the most...

The company’s decision to distance itself from A&T Capital comes when the crypto industry is navigating its own set of challenges. Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is withdrawing its investment from A&T Capital. The crypto venture-focused company received $100 million from Ant Group to invest in offshore crypto ventures, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the move comes amidst the current market winter coupled with internal...

The new guidance will be the first one to key into delisting as a way of protecting investors. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is set to publish a new set of rules for crypto firms. The proposed guidance, per a Wall Street Journal report, will seek to ensure that crypto firms are more open about how they list and delist crypto coins. According to the financial regulator, the guidance will look to build on the previous version of the framework. That is as it also...