The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against crypto brokerage firm Falcon Labs, a company based in the Seychelles, for failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM) in the US. Interestingly, this marks the CFTC’s first enforcement action against an unregistered futures commission merchant involved in providing “unauthorized access” to crypto […]
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the termination of its interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), Geoffrey Morphy after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. According to Bloomberg, the lawsuit alleges breach of contract and “wrongful termination” and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Bitfarm believes the claims are without merit […]
In a notable development highlighting the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in Bitcoin (BTC), Wells Fargo, the third-largest bank in the United States, has revealed its exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the regulated index funds in January, allowing institutions like Wells Fargo to invest in the largest […]
BlockFi, a centralized crypto lender, recently shut down its web platform and selected Coinbase as its distribution partner for customer fund withdrawals. The move comes as BlockFi aims to ensure a swift transition for eligible customers following the closure of its platform. BlockFi Selects Coinbase As Exclusive Partner According to the company’s press release on […]
One of the issuers of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, WisdomTree, has announced the expansion of its WisdomTree Prime app to users in New York. Expanded Custody And Stablecoin Services This development closely follows WisdomTree’s recent achievement of a New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) charter, granting the company the […]
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has come under scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the platform fired its top investigators following their allegations of wash trading involving a top VIP client, DWF Labs. Binance Refutes Wash Trading Allegations The report alleges that DWF Labs conducted over $300 million in […]
On late Wednesday, Donald Trump, the former President and Republican frontrunner, declared his support for cryptocurrencies. This announcement came during a notable gathering at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, dubbed the Trump Cards NFT Gala, attended by supporters who are holders of NFTs depicting Trump’s name and likeness. During the event, Trump criticized […]
Nigeria has rejected bribery allegations made by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, labeling them as a “tactic to divert” attention from the exchange’s activities. The statement comes in response to a blog post by Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, who claimed that the Nigerian government demanded a $150 million cryptocurrency payment to settle […]
In a significant move into the digital asset space, British banking app Revolut has unveiled Revolut X, a dedicated crypto trading platform for UK retail customers. According to a Fortune Magazine report, the launch of the new platform signifies Revolut’s commitment to the crypto industry and positions the company to compete with major players like […]
In a recent interview with CNBC, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his concerns regarding the crypto industry, emphasizing its alleged association with scams, fraud, and compliance issues within the broader market. Compliance With Securities Laws In Crypto Gensler began by acknowledging that while cryptocurrencies constitute a relatively small segment of the […]
A recent report by OpenSecrets.org revealed that cryptocurrency industry Super Political Action Committees (PACs) have accumulated a staggering $102 million war chest to exert their influence on the upcoming 2024 US congressional elections. The data, compiled by Public Citizen, highlights the sector’s concerted efforts to sway elections in favor of pro-crypto candidates and impede regulatory […]
As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to scrutinize crypto industry players, including Robinhood, Binance, Coinbase, and Ripple, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, warns of an impending surge in enforcement actions. Crypto Faces Inevitable Wave Of Enforcement Actions At the Milken Institute’s 27th annual Global Conference, Behnam […]