The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently announced that they have awarded a crypto whistleblower with over $1 million. This whistleblower’s information led to an enforcement action regarding improper trading in digital asset markets. The CFTC has been prioritizing the identification of unlawful conduct in the digital asset marketplace, especially with the rise of scams
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The debate between Ethereum and Solana has been reignited by a crypto analyst who recently evaluated the two cryptocurrencies to determine which one was superior. Peter Brandt, a well-known crypto trader and analyst, compared the fundamental characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of Solana and Ethereum in a recent post on social media. Brandt’s analysis highlighted Ethereum’s
The recent regulatory action taken by the US Federal Reserve against Customers Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community. The Fed found that the bank violated various financial regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering laws, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations due to its involvement with digital assets. As a
In a recent report from Grayscale Research, analysts have expressed optimism about Bitcoin potentially revisiting its all-time high later this year, contingent upon the U.S. economy avoiding a recession. This positive outlook comes following a period of stabilization in both the cryptocurrency market and broader financial markets, which experienced sharp declines from August 2 to
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has taken a bold stance against the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposal that could potentially harm prediction markets like Polymarket. The Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, Paul Grewal, criticized the proposal for its vague definition of “gaming” and its failure to acknowledge the positive economic impact
Immutable, a prominent player in the NFT and blockchain gaming space, has recently announced its decision to close down its NFT marketplace. This strategic move is in line with the company’s vision of bolstering its network by supporting other marketplaces within its ecosystem. The closure of Immutable Marketplace is scheduled to begin on August 13,
In today’s rapidly evolving political landscape, the intersection of cryptocurrency advocacy and political campaigns has become increasingly prominent. A recent Fox Business report highlighted the emergence of a new advocacy group, “Crypto for Harris,” aimed at challenging Donald Trump’s industry appeal. This development signifies the growing influence of the cryptocurrency industry in shaping political narratives
The addition of options features to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US market is a highly anticipated development. Bloomberg ETF analyst, James Seyffart, has suggested that these features could be implemented as early as the third quarter. He mentioned the final deadline for a decision from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is
The recent decision by United States District Judge Peter Castel to finalize a $12.7 billion settlement has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. This settlement obligates the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its sister company Alameda Research to compensate the former’s creditors. This decision is part of a settlement with the United States Commodity Futures
Recently, the court reached a decision in the case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple, imposing a hefty fine of $125 million on the company. This ruling marks the end of a lengthy legal battle spanning over four years. Following the announcement of the fine, XRP experienced a significant price