Steven Schoenfield, a former managing director at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and current CEO of MarketVector Indexes, believes that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within the next three to six months. This is a shift from his previous outlook of nine to twelve […]
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have established a joint working group to tackle illicit crypto exchange activities. This comes after 11 people were detained for questioning in connection to the Dubai-based JPEX exchange, which the SFC has accused of operating without a license.The working group will share […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, is currently on trial for alleged fraud and campaign finance violations. On the second day of the trial, Ryan Salame, a prominent FTX executive, appeared in court and pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. During his plea, Salame revealed that he had made substantial political contributions under the direction of Bankman-Fried.In […]
Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer at Bitwise, believes that Ethereum (ETH) is a bigger investment opportunity than Bitcoin (BTC). According to Hougan, Ethereum is the largest investment opportunity in the entire crypto space. He explains that Ethereum is a new global computing platform that could rewire how the entire financial industry and much of […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the regulator’s lawsuit against the prominent cryptocurrency exchange. The SEC is attempting to leverage the Terraform Labs ruling to raise questions about the court’s decision in the Ripple case, which was widely celebrated by the crypto industry. […]
JPEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly begun to restrict withdrawals by converting user balances to a non-withdrawable cryptocurrency, according to The South China Morning Post. An unidentified user claimed that her Tether (USDT) holdings along with those of others had been converted into JPC, JPEX’s own token, rendering them unable to withdraw their […]
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is collaborating with central banks in Europe to develop a data-gathering platform called Project Atlas. This platform will combine off-chain and on-chain data to create novel statistics and vet existing information. It will track and estimate the flow of digital assets across specific geographic locations. The Deutsche Bundesbank and […]
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched Project Atlas, a proof of concept aimed at exploring the economic impact of crypto assets and decentralized finance. The project is a combined effort of the BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Centre, De Nederlandsche Bank, and the Deutsche Bundesbank. It seeks to streamline the data collection process from […]
MEXC Ventures, a subsidiary of MEXC’s global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, has announced a significant investment in The Open Network (TON), the largest layer-1 investment the firm has ever made. This investment works alongside a strategic partnership with The Open Network (TON) Foundation. This symbiotic partnership represents the shared vision of both companies in promoting global […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently unsealed eight indictments in a significant move against the illicit production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The indictments also encompassed crimes associated with the sale of precursor chemicals, revealing the multifaceted nature of the illegal drug trade. Cryptocurrency has become a key facilitator for these criminals, allowing […]
