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SEC declined to respond to Coinbase's Wells notice
A sensible and transparent regulatory framework is required regarding cryptocurrency security involving SEC methodology.
EU backs tougher tax rules on crypto transactions
The rules will close loopholes that allow people to avoid taxation on their income using crypto assets.
British national pleads guilty to bitcoin scam that targeted Barack Obama, Elon Musk, others
A 23-year-old British national has pleaded guilty to hacking charges in connection with a 2020 Twitter hack that targeted celebrities like Barack Obama.
Study reveals Axie Infinity and Gods Unchained among top games to earn cryptocurrencies
A new study from Cryptogambling.tv has revealed the most searched online crypto games on Google in the past 12 months, with a spokesperson providing analysis.
EU urges others to copy its rules for cryptoassets
The rest of the world should copy European Union rules for cryptoassets to create a robust global approach that protects consumers and financial stability, the EU's financial services chief said on Wednesday.
How is the interest rate hikes impacting the market?
Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."
Crypto giant Binance hit with US charges for breaking trade rules
The charge sheet accuses Binance of failing to uphold standards that are required of a company operating as a derivatives market and dealing with major US trading companies.
SEC sues Tron founder Justin Sun, Lindsay Lohan, other celebrities over crypto sales
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday charged Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun with fraud, and accused eight celebrities including actress Lindsay Lohan and rapper Soulja Boy with illegally promoting his crypto assets.
Bitcoin climbs to 9-month high as bank turmoil sparks rally
Bitcoin climbed to a nine-month high on Monday as turmoil in the banking sector drives some investors to turn to digital assets, as the cryptocurrency built on its best week in four years.
Sam Bankman-Fried, U.S. prosecutors near new bail agreement
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are nearing an agreement with the U.S.
Bank of England and HM Treasury considers 'digital pound'
Declining cash usage fuels current Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation on a new 'digital pound' before the end of this decade.
Crypto stocks slide after Silvergate decides to shut down
Shares of crypto-focused companies fell on Thursday after Silvergate Capital Corp disclosed plans to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate, as the aftermath of FTX's implosion last year reverberates through the industry.
New York sues CoinEx, says crypto exchange failed to register with state
CoinEx was sued on Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the cryptocurrency exchange of transacting business illegally because it did not register with the state.
EU calls for fast-track crypto capital rules for banks
Tough capital rules for banks holding cryptoassets must be fast-tracked in the European Union's pending banking law if Europe wants to avoid missing a globally-agreed deadline, the bloc's executive has said.
Super Bowl 2023 ad pageant: Beer is in, crypto is out
The spots garner top dollar, typically $6 or $7 million for 30 seconds of air time.
Bankrupt crypto lender genesis optimistic it can resolve creditor disputes
A lawyer for the bankrupt Genesis Global Capital said on Monday that the cryptocurrency lender had some confidence it could resolve its disputes with creditors this week, with a goal of emerging from Chapter 11 by late May.
International arrests over 'criminal' crypto exchange
The owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, along with five associates in Europe
Crypto crime hits record $20 bln in 2022, report says
Illicit use of cryptocurrencies hit a record $20.1 billion last year as transactions involving companies targeted by U.S.
Crypto firms off to rocky start in 2023 with outflows, layoffs and a lawsuit
The crypto industry's woes continued on Thursday as plunging deposits, layoffs and a lawsuit added to the tumult of 2022, which was dominated by sinking prices and high-profile bankruptcies.
Banks should be more cautious on crypto contagion risks, U.S. regulators warn
The regulators said they are supervising banks that may be exposed to crypto-related risks.
Bankman-Fried's criminal case assigned to judge in Trump, Prince Andrew cases
Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal case over the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange has been reassigned to a judge recently known for handling defamation lawsuits against former U.S.
FTX opposes BlockFi's claim to Bankman-Fried's Robinhood shares
Collapsed crypto exchange FTX on Thursday asked a U.S. bankruptcy judge to stop crypto lender BlockFi from laying claim to more than $440 million worth of Robinhood stock.
Cryptocurrencies at crossroads after annus horribilis
To borrow from Britain's Queen Elizabeth, 2022 is not a year on which the cryptocurrency world shall look back with undiluted pleasure.
FTX bankruptcy judge to hear media companies' request to reveal customer names
A group of media companies is set to argue on Friday to the U.S.
FTX fights Bahamas demand for data access
Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX will square off in court on Wednesday to fight a demand for internal records from an insolvent affiliate based in the Bahamas as the two wrestle over scraps of the once high-flying business.
Binance sees withdrawals of $1.9 billion in last 24 hours, data firm Nansen says
Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, saw withdrawals of $1.9 billion in the last 24 hours, blockchain data firm Nansen said on Tuesday, as the platform said it had "temporarily paused" withdrawals of the USDC stablecoin.
Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas, U.S. to unveil charges
Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded and led FTX until a liquidity crunch forced the cryptocurrency exchange to declare bankruptcy last month, was arrested on Monday.
Cryptoverse: Forget crypto winter, this is a bitcoin 'bloodbath'
"I'm nearly bankrupt," says Jad Fawaz, a crypto trader in Abu Dhabi. "I'm laughing because there's no point in exerting more depression and more frustration about it."
Crypto meltdown a boon for bankruptcy lawyers
Turmoil in the cryptocurrency industry has rattled major exchanges and sent the value of digital assets tumbling, but at least one group stands to gain: bankruptcy lawyers.
Gisele Bundchen divorced Tom Brady after he lost money on crypto: report
The quarterback reportedly invested in FTX and was affected by its collapse.