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The Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried
2.11.2023
Is Sam Bankman-Fried going to prison? Five weeks into his criminal trial, 12 randomly selected New Yorkers are preparing to discuss among themselves whether they believe he violated federal law or not
Nigerian Central Bank Refutes Claims It Plans to Redenominate the Naira in 2024
2.11.2023
The Nigerian Central Bank has denied claims in a widely circulating text message that it plans to redenominate the naira starting in January 2024. According to the bank, the authors of the message had seemingly “modified text eked from an old policy” by a previous governor in 2007....
Bitcoin Blasts Back Above $35,000 as Bulls Regain Control After Fed Holds Interest Rates
1.11.2023
The Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have regained control to push the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization back above $35,000, following a volatile trading session packed with important macro risk events, including the latest policy announcement from the US Federal...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on Uniswap –
1.11.2023
Blue chip cryptocurrencies have been choppy on Wednesday, with the US Federal Reserve just issuing its latest monetary policy decision, in which it decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5% whilst leaving the door open to further interest rates hikes, should they be required. Bitcoin...
SafeMoon Execs Arrested by DOJ in Fraud Investigation, Charged By SEC
1.11.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged SafeMoon and its executive team with perpetrating a fraudulent scheme through an unregistered securities sale
'A Pyramid of Deceit': Prosecutors Begin Closing Argument in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial
1.11.2023
Prosecutors are hoping the four-week case will lead to a conviction on seven charges
Fed Seen Holding Rates Steady, but Policy Statement and Press Conference Will Be Key for Bitcoin
1.11.2023
The U.S. central bank concludes its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday afternoon
PayPal UK Unit Registers as Crypto Service Provider
1.11.2023
The payments firm will now be able to offer services and approve crypto-related communications in the country
FTX, Alameda Wallets Move More Than $13 Million in Crypto to Exchanges: Spotonchain
1.11.2023
Just over $13 million in crypto were moved to Binance and Coinbase overnight, data from Spotonchain show
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Market Holds Its Breath for Fed’s Upcoming Policy Decision
1.11.2023
As November 2023 unfolds, the crypto economy is buzzing with market activity, showcasing a striking performance from bitcoin (BTC) alongside a steady progression from ethereum (ETH). Crypto markets are calm and consolidated at the moment, as market observers and traders wait for the news stemming...
Upcoming UK Rules for Crypto Ad Approvers Spell Uncertainty for Industry
1.11.2023
Those approving ads for other crypto companies are already facing regulatory scrutiny – and will soon need new permissions to continue
CFTC Awards $16M to U.S. Whistleblowers; Most Tips Were Crypto-Related
1.11.2023
Crypto continues to have pervasive fraud and other illegality, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero said
Sam Bankman-Fried Survived His Testimony. Next Up: The Jury
1.11.2023
More than 60 people lined up to watch Sam Bankman-Fried's fourth day of testimony, filling the single overflow room to the point extra chairs were set against the walls for some of the audience members
BitGo Granted German Crypto Custody License by BaFin
1.11.2023
BitGo had already been storing crypto assets under the regulator's supervision since 2019 as part of a transitional regime, the firm said
'Bruno Brock', Founder of Oyster Pearl, Gets Four Year Jail Term for Tax Evasion
1.11.2023
Elmaani pleaded guilty in April 2023, agreeing that he caused a tax loss of over $5.5 million
Turkey in "Final Stage" of Bringing Crypto Legislation as Last Step to Get off FATF's Grey List: Minister
1.11.2023
Turkey is in the "final stage" of bringing crypto legislation to its parliament, a last step required for it to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "grey list
CFTC Discloses $15 Million Payment to Crypto Whistleblowers
1.11.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the award of $16 million to whistleblowers this year with a significant amount going to crypto-related cases. In an Oct 31 press release, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero speaking on the Whistleblower policy highlighted...
Russian Politicians Want to Ban Private Citizens from Mining Crypto
1.11.2023
A senior Russian politician has claimed that lawmakers want to bar private citizens from mining crypto – but will allow industrial miners to operate. The comments came from Anton Tkachev, the Deputy Head of the State Duma’s Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies,...
As Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial Nears Close, a Terse Judge Sets Jury Instructions
31.10.2023
Bankman-Fried completed his testimony Tuesday, concluding the presentation of evidence from both sides in the Justice Department's case against the FTX founder
U.S. SEC Messed Up in Handling Contentious Crypto Accounting Bulletin: GAO
31.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was out of bounds when it issued its controversial "Staff Accounting Bulletin 121," according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The 2022 guidance, which the industry says threatens crypto investors' ability to find safe harbors...