Tag Archives: Cryptocurrency News

The DoJ has said that advertisements for FTX did not differentiate between the US arm and the global business. According to the Department of Justice (DoJ), the FTX ads featuring American footballer Tom Brady and comedian Larry David show little distinction between the exchange’s US arm and its international business. According to a Friday filing, the DoJ said the celebrities in the ads describe FTX as an easy and safe way to use crypto, using a device showing the FTX logo and not FTX.US....

Despite the recent wave of executive departures from Binance, the company said in June that it was embarking on a hiring spree with more than 2,000 available positions. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is experiencing another high-profile exit as Mayur Kamat, the Global Head of Product and Design, resigns from his role. Kamat’s departure is the latest in a series of executive exits in recent months. A spokesperson for Binance confirmed Kamat’s resignation in an emailed...

The director of Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China said that online platforms have the responsibility to adhere to the regulatory requirements. On Sunday, September 3, Changchun Mu, director of the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China, emphasized the importance of wallet providers in enabling CBDC payment options across various retail settings. Mu’s comments come as China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan,...

Murray Roos clarified that the exploration of blockchain does not mean that the exchange is delving into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), one of the oldest and most reputable stock exchanges in the world, is embarking on the integration of blockchain technology into its operations according to a report by Financial Times. London Stock Exchange Group and Its Interest in Blockchain The reputable exchange has been in operation for centuries,...

The accusations of vote-buying and manipulation have added complexity and uncertainty to the Genesis bankruptcy case. Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Capital (GGC) is facing new charges from creditors that the proposed $175 million transaction with the insolvent FTX exchange is an attempt to manipulate the bankruptcy process through vote buying.  These allegations, made in recent files on Thursday, cast a shadow over GGC’s efforts to wind down its operations and restore funds to...

Bitcoin continues to show weakness as the BTC price can move towards $24,000-25,000 as it goes to test the 200-week EMA once again.  On Thursday, August 31, the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin plummeted by more than 4.5% with its price slipping under $26,000, losing all the early week gains after the Grayscale court ruling. The selling pressure on BTC and its price comes as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its decision to delay the approval of seven spot...

With the Bitwise ETF application gone, the crypto community is now awaiting the SEC’s decision on the remaining applications by WisdomTree, Invesco Galaxy, Valkyrie, VanEck, and Fidelity. In a surprising move, Bitwise, an asset management company based in San Francisco, has decided to withdraw its application for the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Market Cap Weight Strategy Exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month. The...

Taking advantage of this environment, HashKey Exchange became the first crypto firm in the city to obtain a license under the new licensing regime last month. HashKey Capital, the investment arm of Hong Kong-based financial services firm HashKey Group, has announced the launch of a secondary market crypto fund focused on investment in altcoins. The firm, which has over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) and recently closed its third venture fund at $500 million, is looking to...

The Crypto Travel Rule was created by the UN’s Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June 2019 as a measure to prevent illicit actors from laundering money through cryptocurrencies. Commencing today, September 1, a new regulatory requirement is now in effect for cryptocurrency-related enterprises operating within the United Kingdom. This crypto rule was initially introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on August 17. It obligates Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) to...

August saw the crypto industry lose around $24 million in virtual assets due to various hacks and exploits. On August 30, Ivan Bianco, a prominent blockchain gaming-focused YouTuber known for his channel “Fraternized Crypto,” faced a devastating loss of approximately $60,000 in cryptocurrencies during a live stream. This unfortunate incident occurred when he inadvertently revealed the private keys to his crypto wallets. During the live stream, Bianco, who hails from Sao Paulo, Brazil, made...