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After SEC’s action on Binance, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market tanked instantly. Altcoins face heavy correction to the tune of 7-8% with Binance BNB suffering the most. The filing of the lawsuit by the US SEC against crypto giant Binance sent shockwaves across the entire cryptocurrency market on Monday, June 5. Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market have corrected by over 4%. As of press time, the Bitcoin (BTC) price is down by 4% and is...

On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pressed a slew of charges against Binance, marking one of the agency’s most significant enforcement actions against the crypto industry in history.  Let’s have a look at the regulator’s most stunning allegations against the exchange, alongside Binance’s response to its claims.  What Did Binance Do? The 136-page filing accused Binance and Binance US of partaking in “unregistered offers and sales” of crypto asset...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has mysteriously removed former commissioner William Hinman’s biography from its website. This occurs only 8 days before the court requires the SEC to provide unredacted copies of all of Hinman’s emails – widely viewed as paramount to the agency’s lawsuit with crypto industry giant Ripple.  Are Hinman’s Emails the Smoking Gun? On the SEC’s site, Hinman’s biography now only includes his name, photo, and his previous role as the...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance – the world’s largest crypto exchange – on Monday, alongside its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and partner firm, Binance US. Allegations include securities law violations such as self-dealing market manipulation, and the sale/offer of multiple unregistered securities.  According to a press release from the SEC on Monday, the agency alleged that both Binance and Binance US operated “unregistered...

In addition to the series of layoffs, Spotify was forced to cancel 11 original podcasts from its in-house studios including ‘How to Save a Planet’, ‘Crime Show’, and ‘Medical Murders’. Music streaming platform Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) has announced plans to cut its workforce by 2% leaving up to 200 employees without jobs. According to the announcement, Spotify is carrying out this exercise as part of an effort to diversify how the company handles partnerships with podcasters...

As part of a government-backed rescue plan earlier this year as well as a bid to prevent any financial market instability, UBS acquired Credit Suisse in a $3.2 billion deal. The long-awaited conclusion of the Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN)  acquisition by investment banking giant UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) may happen “as early as June 12”. This will signify the birth of a massive Swiss bank with a balance sheet of $1.6 trillion. All that is left for the deal to be completed is its...

Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up Is crypto in America dead? According to early crypto investor and venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Chamath Palihapitiya Doesn’t Think Crypto Has a Future in America During a recent podcast interview, Palihapitiya mentioned that U.S. financial agencies like the...

Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up Leading digital currency exchange Coinbase is getting ready to release its new Base protocol in late 2023. Coinbase Says It Will Bring One Billion Users Onboard Base is an Ethereum-focused, layer-2 blockchain. The program has been in a testing phase since February of this year, and those in charge are now...

The former SEC chief hinted that influencers adopt various strategies to deceive and mislead their followers into making uncalculated investment decisions.  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasing its efforts to regulate and enforce compliance among crypto influencers, as former SEC Chief John Reed Stark issues a stern warning about potential prosecutions. In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Stark, who headed the SEC’s Internet Enforcement unit for 11 years, cautioned...

The Ripple lawsuit is now rounding out its 29th month. Ripple Labs (XRP) has spent over $200M defending itself in court. Cardano and Ethereum founder Charles Hoskinson said it will probably be resolved in June. During a recent “Surprise AMA” interview on YouTube, a viewer asked Hoskinson: “Charles, do you think the Ripple case gets resolved soon?” To which Mr. Hoskinson answered: “Yes, I do. I think it’s probably next month.” The co-founder of Ethereum and founder and driving...