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FTX-linked Farmington State Bank Cleared from Federal Reserve Enforcement Action
6.2.2024
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action with Farmington State Bank on February 6, announcing that the FTX-affiliated bank had “completed its wind-down plan and no longer functions as a bank.” “The Board’s enforcement action, which has been in effect since July 2023, ensured the bank’s...
Shareholder Sues Crypto Mining Firm Over Unrealistic Pre-IPO Claims
6.2.2024
A shareholder sued crypto mining firm Stronghold’s senior officials, claiming that they made impractical pre-IPO pledges. Glenn Bruno’s Friday complaint targets Stronghold’s officers and directors for alleged legal violations between July 2021 to March 2022. The violations include breaches...
Kenyan High Court Unfreezes $3 Million Belonging to Nigerian Fintech Giant Flutterwave
5.2.2024
A recent ruling by the Kenyan High Court in favor of the Nigerian fintech startup Flutterwave will see it finally get access to $3 million which has been frozen since July 2022. The judge slammed the Assets Recovery Agency for continuing to hold onto the funds even after it withdrew its suit...
Belarusian-Cypriot National Charged by US for Operating Unlicensed Crypto Exchange BTC-e
2.2.2024
Belarusian and Cypriot national has been charged in the US for operating an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e and money laundering conspiracy, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Aliaksandr Klimenka and Alexander Vinnik, allegedly controlled the digital currency exchange BTC-e...
SEC to Withdraw Case Against Crypto Startup DEBT Box Following Admission of Inaccuracy
31.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to withdraw its lawsuit against crypto startup DEBT Box after admitting to making inaccurate statements in court. The agency filed a lawsuit against Digital Licensing Inc., operating as DEBT Box, in July last year. However, it has now informed...
UK Supreme Court Refuses Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Craig Wright Appeal: Report
26.1.2024
The UK’s Supreme Court has denied self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright permission to appeal a ruling in his case against podcaster Peter McCormack, according to a report by CoinDesk. Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto was only entitled to £1 in compensation for...
Fee War Intensifies: Bitcoin ETF Issuers Submit Updates Lowering Rates
10.1.2024
Source: Adobe / 24K-Production The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) competition is heating up as major issuers including Fidelity submitted revisions to lower their fees. According to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart, Fidelity lowered their fees to 0.25% from the previous...
2.15 Million Ethereum Poured Into Liquid Staking Protocols in 6 Months
6.1.2024
Recent statistics indicate that in the past six months, a substantial 2.15 million ethereum has been allocated to liquid staking derivatives protocols. As of Jan. 6, 2024, Lido Finance holds a dominant share, exceeding 75% of the total deposited ether, with a massive addition of 1.7 million...
Man Fingered in the July 2022 Hack on 2 Decentralized Exchanges Pleads Guilty to Computer Fraud
18.12.2023
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced on Dec. 14 that Shakeeb Ahmed, a man accused of hacking two decentralized crypto exchanges, had pleaded guilty to the charge of computer fraud. Ahmed is said to have attempted to cover his tracks by using overseas crypto exchanges...
SEC Finally Serves Hex Founder Richard Heart with Lawsuit Alleging Fraud
13.12.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally served Helsinki-based cryptocurrency developer Richard Heart with a lawsuit filed in July, according to a new court document. Heart hides out According to court documents, the SEC had been attempting to serve Schueler for over...
GHO Stablecoin Hits $0.98 Target as Strategic Initiatives Spearhead Turnaround
2.12.2023
Beginning in mid-July 2023, the stablecoin from Avara (previously known as Aave), a decentralized finance firm, consistently traded below its target $1 peg, reaching a low of $0.917 on October 24. Nonetheless, in recent weeks, the Liquidity Committee of the project undertook efforts to rectify this...
Coinbase Stock Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum: What’s Behind the Surge?
29.11.2023
Source: Adobe / piter2121 Shares of the crypto exchange Coinbase with the ticker COIN are surging in the stock market, currently trading at $128.27, the highest level seen in 2023. The current stock price surpasses the previous peak of $110.15 from July and aligns with price levels from May 2022...
Tron Blockchain Founder Justin Sun Rejects Reports Linking His Protocol to Terror Funding
29.11.2023
Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has rejected suggestions that his protocol is increasingly being used by terrorist organizations. Sun said Tron’s top priority remains maintaining decentralization as well as making sure users’ assets remain safe. A new report suggests that between...
First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount to NAV Shrinks to Narrowest Since July 2021
27.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
SEC Faces Difficulty in Serving Lawsuit to Richard Heart, Hex and PulseChain Founder – What’s Going On?
27.11.2023
Source: Adobe The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is encountering difficulties in serving a lawsuit against Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, the founder of Pulsechain, PulseX, and the controversial project Hex. On July 31st, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Heart...
Grayscale's GBTC Discount to NAV At Narrowest Since July 2021 on ETF Optimism
24.11.2023
AI-Driven Crypto Market Rebounds Back to $3 Billion Amid Surge in Leading Tokens
18.11.2023
In the early months of 2023, the AI-driven crypto market soared, reaching a peak of over $4 billion. Yet, by the end of July, this sector experienced a notable decline, dropping to $2.6 billion. Despite this downturn, the last three months have witnessed a recovery in the AI-focused crypto...
XRP Price Prediction as XRP Falls 20% From Recent Highs – Watch These Key Support Levels
16.11.2023
XRP (XRP) Chart / Source: TradingView After fake news that BlackRock was planning to set up an XRP (XRP) spot ETF earlier in the week sent the XRP price as high as $0.75, its highest level since July, the price has been under pressure, with XRP on Thursday falling back to the south of...
Polymarket Bets Favor Trump for GOP Nomination With an 81% Chance of Winning
13.11.2023
This week, the blockchain-based forecasting platform Polymarket’s figures indicate that Donald Trump is leading the race for the Republican nomination in July 2024. Trump is ahead of a group of 13 contenders, which includes a few not actively campaigning, in a betting pool worth $5.25...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Shrinks to 10.35% as ETF Hype Persists
13.11.2023
Source: Adobe/Ascannio The hype surrounding ETFs has helped narrow the discount on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to its lowest levels since July 2021. According to data from YCharts, the discount on GBTC compared to its net asset value currently stands at 10.35%, marking a significant...