Siemens Energy, a subsidiary of the German conglomerate Siemens, has received a guarantee of 7.5 billion euros from the German government. This guarantee is part of a larger package totaling 15 billion euros, which includes guarantees from private banks. The government will only provide the guarantee if other parties involved also contribute their share. In […]
In a surprising turn of events, Dasset, a well-established cryptocurrency exchange based in New Zealand, has announced that it is entering into liquidation. This decision comes as a blow to the exchange’s customers, who are currently unable to access their funds. Reports indicate that some customers have been experiencing difficulties withdrawing their funds for several […]
Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has identified the hacker responsible for stealing $120 million and is offering a $10 million reward for the return of the funds. The majority shareholder of Poloniex, Justin Sun, sent messages on the Ethereum network to the hacker’s addresses, warning them to return the stolen funds or face legal action. The […]
On November 17, decentralized exchange dYdX experienced a significant loss of $9 million in user liquidations. The founder of dYdX, Antonio Juliano, believes that this was a targeted attack against the exchange. The incident occurred in the midst of a 43% decline in the Yearn.Finance (YFI) token, which raised concerns about a potential exit scam. […]
The Spanish regulatory authority is considering investigating cryptocurrency advertisements on platform X, emphasizing the need for businesses to comply with local regulations and take action against unregistered entities promoting investments. In response to proposed tax legislation by the IRS, the Blockchain Association has voiced opposition, stating that it would be challenging for many players in […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank to pay over a million dollars to potential customers who were treated unfairly. According to the CFPB, Citibank violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by denying services to people based on their heritage. Specifically, the bank discriminated against Armenian Americans between 2015 and 2021 when denying […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank, a major financial institution, to pay over a million dollars to potential customers who were racially profiled and treated unfairly. According to the CFPB, Citibank violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by denying services to a specific group of people based on their heritage. Specifically, the […]
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe recently shared his cautious outlook on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. SEC. While he remains optimistic about the potential approval, he also acknowledges that there may be additional hurdles to overcome. One of the key concerns highlighted by Belshe is the SEC’s insistence on the […]
In a groundbreaking move, German lawmaker Joana Cotar has expressed her support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender in Germany. Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, has launched the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate her parliamentary peers about the benefits of Bitcoin. She emphasizes its potential for financial freedom, privacy protection, and […]
Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial service corporation, has filed for an Ethereum Spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is the second ETF filing by Fidelity, following their previous filing for a Spot Bitcoin ETF. The filing outlines the framework for listing and trading Trust shares on […]
