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 […]
In a significant development, MoonPay, a crypto payment platform, has announced that users in the United States can now easily buy and sell over 110 cryptocurrencies using PayPal. The integration, unveiled Thursday, simplifies transactions for new MoonPay users who already have a PayPal account and regularly use it for online transactions. Users can fund their […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a new lawsuit that aims to challenge the regulator’s failure to provide a clear regulatory framework for the crypto industry, specifically regarding classifying crypto airdrops as securities. The lawsuit, filed by the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) and Beba Collection, an apparel company based in Texas, seeks […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. As per the SEC’s press release, Houston-based CryptoFX LLC operated the scheme, primarily targeting Latino investors in the United States and two other countries. […]
In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2.3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud. The civil forfeiture action aims to forfeit various cryptocurrencies, including Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Tron (TRX), Solana […]
CFTC Chair Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin ETFs ‘Thin Regulation’, Warns Of Market Integrity Risks | Bitcoinist.com
In a long-awaited move, Bitcoin ETFs have finally entered the market after receiving approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 11. However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, Rostin Behnam, has expressed concerns about the regulatory landscape surrounding these new index funds. CFTC Chair Questions Suitability Of Bitcoin ETFs In […]
According to a Reuters report, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., demanded that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, provide a robust defense for its motion to dismiss the case brought against it by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Binance seeks the dismissal of the lawsuit, which alleges rule-breaking and […]
In response to the Hamas attacks on Israel in October, a group of bipartisan US senators has introduced the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. The legislation aims to tighten regulatory actions against terror groups by countering the use of cryptocurrency for funding purposes. Led by Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds, and Jack Reed, the […]
The crypto market remains a hotbed of activity amidst regulatory uncertainties and evolving market dynamics. Despite recent fluctuations and the complex regulatory landscape, North America continues to hold its ground as a dominant player in the global digital currency market, albeit with some nuanced changes. Amidst the seemingly turbulent atmosphere of regulatory uncertainties and oscillating […]