According to the latest report, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted the three-year monitorship of Binance to consulting firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA). This appointment is part of the exchange’s plea deal with the Justice Department last year. In November 2023, Binance entered into a plea deal with the DOJ related to […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to Coinbase’s recent motion, as the legal battle between the regulator and the prominent cryptocurrency exchange heats up. The US-based exchange filed an interlocutory appeal in April after a judge denied its request for case dismissal. In June 2023, the SEC sued Coinbase, the largest […]
In an interesting turn of events, Bitfinex chief technology officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino has dismissed rumors of the exchange being involved in a large-scale data breach. This came in response to claims of a significant security breach by the hacking group FSOCIETY a little over a week ago. On April 26, FSOCIETY claimed on its […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review period on the launch of crypto asset management company 7RCC’s Bitcoin spot ETF (exchange-traded fund). SEC Extends Deadline For 7RCC’s Bitcoin Spot ETF In a notice published on Thursday, May 2nd, the SEC said it will now decide to approve or disapprove the 7RCC […]
ZkSNACKs, developer of privacy-preserving Bitcoin wallet Wasabi Wallet, has announced that users from the United States will be blocked from accessing its products and platforms until further notice. This move has sparked interesting discussions and speculations in the crypto community, with many debating its connection to the recent arrest of Samourai Wallet’s founders. Why Did […]
Asset management firm Grayscale has disclosed new details about its new Bitcoin Mini Trust fund, a “spin-off” of the GBTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new fund, which was first announced in March, is expected to operate independently and offer a cost-effective investment option to GBTC shareholders. Grayscale Offers Industry-Low Fee With New Fund According to […]
Bitcoin has now successfully undergone its fourth halving event, with miners’ block rewards slashed in half again (from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC). The Bitcoin halving (also called “the halvening”) is programmed to happen every 210,000 blocks – approximately every four years. With miners set to receive 50% fewer BTC, the rate of Bitcoin creation will […]
Bitcoin and Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to receive the final approvals in Hong Kong as early as Monday next week. According to a recent Matrixport report, these investment products could unlock up to $25 billion in demand from Chinese investors through the Southbound Stock Connect program. However, the latest revelations and clarifications […]
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sudden and sharp downturn on Friday, April 12, which saw the Bitcoin price and the value of other large-cap assets take severe hits. The price of Bitcoin, which has been mostly moving sideways over the past few days, fell below the $67,000 mark for the first time in more than […]
Scams and hacks have been some of the most significant issues affecting the crypto industry over the past few years. As a result, the space has seen the birth of several blockchain investigators striving to ensure the digital asset space is safe for everyone to go about their business with ease and confidence. ZachXBT, one […]
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7 ETH (equivalent to $11.6 million) via a flash loan attack on the protocol. On Friday, March 29, the Prisma Finance hacker transferred some of the proceeds from the theft to crypto […]
A United States judge has ruled against Custodia Bank’s claim to membership and a master account with the Federal Reserve. The digital asset bank had initially sued the Fed in 2022 for delaying a decision on whether or not to grant the bank a master account. Interestingly, the Federal Reserve rejected the bank’s membership and […]