Ohio Resident Ackerman Faces $27M Penalty for Deceptive Trading

Michael Ackerman, a resident of Alliance, Ohio, has been hit with a permanent injunction by default judgment, as declared by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on June 28. The judgment, handed down by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, prohibits Ackerman from participating in […]

JPMorgan CEO Criticizes Bitcoin Amid Potential ETF Involvement

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his negative stance on Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency industry in a recent interview with Fox, citing concerns over illicit activities such as sex trafficking, tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorism financing. He has previously expressed similar views during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, suggesting that cryptocurrencies should be […]

Bitcoin Price Fluctuates After SEC Account Hack, Spot ETFs Approved

Bitcoin’s price experienced dramatic swings yesterday following a hack on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official X account. A fraudulent tweet was posted at 4:11 PM EST on Tuesday, falsely claiming the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).Within fifteen minutes, SEC Chair Gary Gensler responded with a statement on his X […]

Bitcoin Price Fluctuates After SEC Account Hack, Spot ETFs Approved

Bitcoin’s price experienced dramatic swings yesterday following a hack on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official X account. A fraudulent tweet was posted at 4:11 PM EST on Tuesday, falsely claiming the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).Within fifteen minutes, SEC Chair Gary Gensler responded with a statement on his X […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approval Sparks Celebration, SEC Remains Silent

The crypto community is abuzz with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move hailed as “historic” by many. The news has led to a surge in activity on social media platforms, with the hashtag #BitcoinETF trending and the search term “Bitcoin ETF” reaching a maximum score of 100 on Google Trends.Eleven […]

Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin in Derivatives Trading Amid Market Chaos

In a surprising turn of events, Ethereum has overtaken Bitcoin in derivatives trading volume. This shift in market dynamics was observed as options traders scaled back in the Bitcoin market, while Ethereum saw a rise in open interest. This change in trader behavior followed a spoof by the SEC that sent the crypto markets into […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approval Sparks Celebration, SEC Remains Silent

The crypto community is abuzz with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move that many have hailed as “historic”. The approval has led to a surge in activity on social media platform X, with the hashtag #BitcoinETF trending and the search term “Bitcoin ETF” reaching a maximum score of 100 on […]

SEC Approves First Bitcoin-Tracking ETFs, Igniting Market Competition

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Chair Gary Gensler, has approved the country’s first Bitcoin-tracking exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move is a significant milestone for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency sector.The SEC has given the go-ahead to 11 ETF applications from major industry players such as […]

Celsius Network Customers Face Legal Action Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

In a surprising turn of events, customers of the bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, are now facing legal action from bankruptcy managers. This follows substantial withdrawals made within 90 days before the company’s bankruptcy declaration. The managers are demanding that these customers return some of their funds or potentially face further legal consequences.The legal dispute […]

Turkey Nears Completion of Crypto Regulations for Financial Security

Turkey’s Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, has announced that the country’s cryptocurrency regulations are nearing completion. This is a significant move towards creating a regulated environment for cryptocurrency trading platforms in the country. The forthcoming regulations aim to reduce the risks associated with cryptocurrency trading.The primary goal of these regulations is to aid Turkey’s removal from […]