The crypto market seems to have reached a critical turning point where prices are suffering because of regulatory pressure across the space. This ranges from the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) suing Binance and Coinbase exchanges, as well as the Ripple case heating up. These factors led to a sharp plunge in prices,…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has concluded its investigation into bankrupt crypto lender Celsius and its former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, and found that they violated United States rules, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation, conducted by attorneys in the CFTC’s enforcement unit, revealed that Celsius misled investors and failed to register…
Iran’s ICT minister has made a proposal that the Persian Gulf island of Kish should be transformed into a crypto exchange hub. Kish is an island off the Persian Gulf coast in Southern Iran, and it hosts one of the country’s free trade zones. Muhammad Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran’s information and communications minister, made the…
Bitcoin expert Max Keiser has said that the Bank of England (BoE) will scramble to buy Bitcoin before the digital asset trades at $1 million. His comments come after Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Jon Cunliffe, warned that cryptocurrencies could spark a global financial crisis unless tough regulations are introduced. Although regulators in many…
In a recent crypto investigation, the US FBI successfully infiltrated a group of Indian citizens suspected of engaging in illicit activities involving the exchange of cryptocurrency for over $15 million in cash. The alleged transactions took place at various locations in Westchester County, with the group catering to customers seeking anonymity for their activities. Crypto…
At the WEF’s 2022 Davos agenda, Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, called for a united global stand to tackle the issues emerging from the cryptocurrencies’ increasing adoption. The key takeaway of the Indian PM’s talk was, “A single country cannot tackle the challenges from crypto well enough.” Call For A Standard Global Approach Talking for…
In a recent court ruling, Ethereum (ETH) was denied non-security status in a case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court granted the SEC’s motion to dismiss the complaint for declaratory relief on whether Ethereum and the Ethereum Network are securities. While the ruling was a procedural one and not on the…
Senior House Republicans have officially introduced a bill that seeks to change how crypto markets function in the United States. Republican members of the Agriculture and Financial Services Committees of the United States House have introduced this bill to create a regulatory framework for digital assets. Submitted on July 20, the Financial Innovation and Technology…
Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo's journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this…
In a recent move that intensifies the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crackdown on the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) sector, the SEC has charged Stoner Cats 2 (SC2) with conducting an “unregistered offering of crypto asset securities.” The charges specifically target Stoner Cats’ sale of non-fungible tokens, which raised approximately $8 million from investors to finance…