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Bitcoin Developers Push Back Against Craig Wright’s Claim to Billions of Dollars in Bitcoin
22.8.2023
A group of bitcoin developers is fighting a lawsuit in the UK alleging they wrongfully refused to help Craig Wright’s crypto company retrieve billions of dollars worth of bitcoin that the company allegedly lost in a hack, a Monday court filing shows
Federal Reserve CBDC Would Threaten Privacy and Freedom, Report Warns
22.8.2023
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) recently sounded the alarm on the potential dangers of transitioning to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This revelation, in a report penned by Michael Faulkender and David Vasquez, highlights the probable perils associated with the Federal...
Gemini Challenges SEC Lawsuit on Lending Program, Pushes for Oral Hearing
21.8.2023
Lawyers for cryptocurrency exchange Gemini have filed a motion seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its Gemini Earn lending program. In the motion, Gemini argues the SEC has failed to plausibly allege that any securities laws were...
Terra Website Compromised; Developers Warn Against Phishing Scam
21.8.2023
Layer 1 blockchain Terra was targeted by a phishing attack over the weekend with the official website being compromised by hackers
Kiyosaki: Buy Silver Before It’s Gone; Michael Burry Bets Against Stocks — Week in Review
20.8.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki urges buying silver before it’s gone, hedge fund manager Michael Burry has bet $1.6 billion on the stock market collapsing, and mining rig manufacturer Bitmain is set to reveal a cutting-edge BTC miner at the 2023 World Digital Mining Summit. This...
Gemini files brief in lawsuit against SEC, requests to keep it simple
20.8.2023
In a recent court filing, Gemini continues to press for dismissal in its lawsuit against the SEC, citing unclear allegations and shifting arguments
Bankman-Fried Wants to See His Lawyers Outside Jail Five Days a Week
20.8.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is asking to be released from jail five days a week to work on his defense for the fraud trial against him set to begin in October. On Friday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers complained to a judge in Manhattan that the currently proposed preparation time and regime...
Worldcoin’s Turbulent Debut: Down 53% From Peak With 85% WLD Held in Just 6 Wallets
19.8.2023
In just over 25 days since its listing debut on July 24, 2023, the cryptocurrency known as worldcoin (WLD) has experienced a notable decline of 29% when measured against the U.S. dollar. Notably, within the last week alone, it saw a decrease of more than 11%. Interestingly, within the past...
New Zealand parliamentary report advises against hasty crypto regulation
18.8.2023
An independent report prepared for a House committee suggests the government foster the development of digital asset technology and regulate it cooperatively
Binance considers legal action against Checkout.com as partnership ends
18.8.2023
Binance Connect was shut down on Aug. 16 after Checkout.com discontinued supporting the crypto exchange
Coinbase-Funded Tornado Cash Lawsuit Against Treasury Department Ends In Defeat
18.8.2023
A federal judge in Texas has ruled in favor of the United States Department of the Treasury, delivering a blow to a group of crypto investors and developers who filed a lawsuit to revoke the sanctions placed on Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service designed to enhance transaction...
Argentines Flock to Stablecoins Amidst Record Devaluation Numbers
18.8.2023
Argentines are flocking to purchase stablecoins to protect their savings as the peso loses value. Local cryptocurrency sources reported an increase of up to 500% in the crypto volumes moved, mostly in stablecoins like USDT, to shield incomes against the raging devaluation registered after...
Bitcoin Dips Below $26K in Crypto Market Whirlwind; $1 Billion Liquidated Amid Top Coins’ Tumble
18.8.2023
Bitcoin’s value briefly slipped below the $26K threshold at 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday before swiftly rebounding past the $26,000 benchmark. Concurrently, the expansive crypto landscape experienced an 8% tumble against the U.S. dollar, teetering dangerously close to dropping below...
Federal Reserve issues enforcement action against FTX-linked US bank
17.8.2023
Moonstone Bank, which was since renamed Farmington State Bank, received roughly $11.5 from FTX’s sister firm Alameda Research through its holding company in 2022
The Philippine National Police Warns Against the Risks of Crypto Gaming Schemes
17.8.2023
The anti-cybercrime group of the Philippine National Police released a warning note to citizens on possible risks involved in cryptocurrency gaming schemes such as the play-to-earn model used by Axie Infinity.
The cautionary report said that the decentralized nature of crypto gaming leaves higher...
Turbulence in Shibarium’s Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide
17.8.2023
On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and transaction fee challenges. Yet, even amidst...
Shibarium executive issues strong warning against exploitation risks
17.8.2023
Shiba Inu's marketing specialist Lucie has offered instructions to help users protect themselves when using Shibarium, and reduce the risk of encountering phishing links and fraudulent schemes
Prosecution's Strategy: Caroline Ellison's Personal Notes to Serve as Key Evidence Against Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
17.8.2023
In an August 14 submission to the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors stated their plan to introduce Caroline Ellison's to-do lists and notes as evidence, including a note labeled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About."...
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Ripple Labs bites back against SEC's request to file appeal
17.8.2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer said no “extraordinary circumstance” in the case exists which warrants the Court to accept the SEC’s request for leave
Binance.US request for protective order against SEC goes to magistrate judge
16.8.2023
The legal team for Binance.US filed a motion for a protective order on Aug. 14, claiming it was necessary to protect the firm from the SEC’s “fishing expedition” during discovery