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Bakkt Takes Proactive Measures, Delists Polygon, Solana, and Cardano Amid Regulatory Crackdowns
16.6.2023
According to a Fortune report published on June 16, the cryptocurrency asset platform Bakkt is delisting three cryptocurrencies due to the current regulatory climate. Bakkt’s general counsel stated that the platform will expand its coin offering once there is “further clarity.”...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for June
16.6.2023
Halfway through June, crypto markets have been rocked by several macro factors, which have brought bears to return to action. Bitcoin has moved below $25,000 for the first time since March, as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued both Binance and Coinbase. The Federal Reserve has also...
Biggest Movers: SHIB Remains Close to 21-Month Low, Following Recent Bear Run
16.6.2023
Despite a slight rebound in price, shiba inu remained near its lowest level in 21 months during Friday’s session. Overall, the global cryptocurrency market cap was marginally higher, climbing by 1% as of writing. XRP was an exception, dropping to a three-week low today. Shiba Inu (SHIB)...
Coinex Settles With NY Attorney General, Pays $1.7M in Penalties; Announces Exit from US Market
16.6.2023
According to a press release issued on June 15 by the Office of the New York State Attorney General, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinex has reached a settlement with Letitia James, the chief law enforcement officer. The attorney general stated that Coinex will pay $1.7 million in penalties...
French Investigation Targets Binance: Allegations of Money Laundering and Regulatory Violations
16.6.2023
Binance, the crypto exchange with the highest trade volume globally, is currently facing an investigation for suspected money laundering activities, as reported by the French publication Le Monde. The finance judicial investigation service of France is currently scrutinizing the actions...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Rebound on Friday, as Markets Digest US Retail Sales Data
16.6.2023
Bitcoin rose back above $25,000 on Friday, as markets continued to digest recent U.S. economic data. Yesterday saw retail sales climb higher than expected, rising by 0.3% in May, better than a projected decline of 0.1%. Ethereum moved closer to the $1,700 level. Bitcoin Bitcoin bulls made a brief...
Crypto Exchange Okx Gets MVP Preparatory License From Dubai Regulator
16.6.2023
Crypto exchange platform Okx Global has been granted the minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license by the Dubai regulator, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The latest VARA license has been granted almost a year after Okx received the “provisional virtual assets...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: SEC ‘Weaponized the Lack of Regulatory Clarity,’ Threw ‘an Entire Industry Into Chaos’
16.6.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the role that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to assume against the cryptocurrency industry. After the release of the Hinman docs, which explain the internal discussions of the institution before the now famous Hinman speech...
Reports Indicate Venezuela Is Preparing to Liquidate the Petro
16.6.2023
According to reports, the government of Venezuela could be winding down the operations of the petro cryptocurrency. The decision comes after Sunacrip, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog, was set back by the alleged participation of its former head Joselit Ramirez in a potential $20 billion...
US Treasury Secretary: No Alternative Reserve Currency Can ‘Replicate’ Role Played by the Dollar
16.6.2023
United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently told members of the U.S. Congress that while some countries are seeking to create alternatives to the greenback, no country, including China, can create a currency which replicates the dollar’s role in the global financial system....
France’s Macron Hopes to Attend BRICS Summit in South Africa, Report
16.6.2023
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to join the leaders of the BRICS nations when they meet in August, according to a press report. While his participation in the multipolar bloc’s summit is uncertain, Macron has already scheduled another summit in Paris to discuss the establishment of...
CoinEx Explains How the Intersection of AI and Web3 Will Revolutionize Crypto
16.6.2023
The emergence of cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities has ignited the imagination of business strategists worldwide, urging them to envision the future operations of their respective industries in this era of AI. Simultaneously, the advent of Web3 is transforming our very interaction...
Egypt Applies for BRICS Membership, Seeks Trade in National Currencies
16.6.2023
Egypt has filed an application to join the BRICS bloc, Russia’s ambassador to the Arab nation confirmed. The government in Cairo is interested in using alternative currencies in foreign trade, either national fiats or a new common currency, the diplomat unveiled. Egypt Takes Step to Join BRICS...
Crypto Firm Abra Said to be Insolvent in Texas State Regulators’ Cease-and-Desist Order
16.6.2023
According to an emergency cease-and-desist order from the Texas State Securities Board, the cryptocurrency firm Abra is “insolvent or nearly insolvent.” The filing alleges that a group of state securities regulators has been investigating Abra, and the working group interviewed William...
Token Sale Ahead: Celsius to Convert Customer ‘Altcoins’ to BTC and ETH
16.6.2023
Amid the regulatory crackdown in the United States, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has announced that all of its customers’ “altcoins” will be converted to bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). Over $215 million worth of coins such as CEL, ADA, LINK, LTC, and others will...
House Financial Services Republicans Blast SEC’s Proposed Rule, State Gensler Is Pushing ‘His Own Personal Views Regarding Digital Assets’
15.6.2023
Republicans of the House Financial Services Committee have criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, stating he is using Rule 3b-16 amendments to impose his views on cryptocurrency assets. In a letter sent to the SEC, republicans push back against the new proposed...
Halo Infinite Finally Adding Fan-Favorite Zombies Mode
15.6.2023
Since the old days of Halo 2 on the original Xbox, many players (myself included) have been enjoying zombie-inspired competitive modes in these games. And now, finally, Halo Infinite, the latest, somewhat beleaguered entry in the franchise, is adding its own version of this popular game mode in...
Prometheum Testimony Raises Doubts: Crypto Community Questions Credibility Amid Regulatory Clarity Hearing
15.6.2023
The crypto community is abuzz with discussions on social media about the recent United States House Committee hearing held on June 13, 2023, which delved into regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. Notably, the co-CEO of an obscure cryptocurrency broker named Prometheum expressed support...
50 Dormant Bitcoins Worth $1.25 Million Wake Up After 12-Year Slumber
15.6.2023
A dormant Bitcoin address holding 50 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.25 million, suddenly sprang to life on June 15 after being inactive since June 21, 2010. This month has seen only one 2010 block reward transfer, with the previous two taking place on May 22, 2023. $1.25 Million in Bitcoin...
Biggest Movers: MATIC Remains Near 11-Month Low, as Price Plunges by 9%
15.6.2023
Polygon moved closer to an 11-month low on Thursday, as crypto markets continue to react to yesterday’s United States Fed rate decision. The global market cap is trading 4% lower as of writing, as a wave of bears captured sentiment. Litecoin plunged to a three-month low today. Polygon...