Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made a bold move by issuing a 30-day ultimatum for crypto exchanges and digital asset traders to re-register their businesses. They have warned of enforcement actions against non-compliance, signaling a stricter stance towards the rapidly growing crypto industry. The SEC announced the initiation of the Accelerated Regulatory
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The recent settlement between Abra and CEO William “Bill” Barhydt with 25 US state regulators for providing crypto trading services without proper licenses has brought attention to the importance of regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency industry. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced the terms of the settlement on June 26, highlighting the agreement
Sonic, the revolutionary Layer-2 (L2) infrastructure on Solana, has made significant strides since its recent launch. In just a week of initiating the Sonic Testnet Odyssey, the platform has achieved remarkable milestones. Surpassing 100,000 unique wallets and processing 17 million transactions, Sonic has demonstrated the power and potential of its protocol in enhancing gaming experiences
Recently, a US bankruptcy court granted FTX approval to proceed with a liquidation plan that would involve paying customer claims in cash. The plan, which is set to pay customers based on the cryptocurrency prices at the time of FTX’s collapse in November 2022, has sparked controversy among creditors. Despite objections from customers who believe
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Stablecoins have been making waves in the financial world, with Token Terminal data indicating a massive surge in monthly transfer volumes. From a mere $100 billion in October 2020, the volume has skyrocketed to over $1.68 trillion in April, marking a significant 16-fold increase. The data also highlights the growing relevance of stablecoins in revolutionizing
The cryptocurrency industry experienced a significant milestone in May, with a total of $1 billion in investments reported. Ethereum emerged as the dominant player in these investments, showcasing its strong market presence. Despite facing money laundering accusations, Binance executives had tax evasion charges dropped by Nigerian authorities. This development sheds light on the complex legal
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has been dealing with a growing number of regulatory hurdles in various countries such as India, Canada, and the United States. Most notably, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of India recently fined Binance 188.2 million Indian Rupees for failing to comply with the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. The
A federal high court in Nigeria recently made a decision to dismiss a human rights lawsuit filed by Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla against the National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, cited Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation as the key reason for dismissing the
Recently, the Ethereum Foundation made a significant transaction involving millions of Ethereum (ETH) tokens. This move raised eyebrows within the crypto community, as transactions by this non-profit organization often have a notable impact on the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency. According to crypto journalist Colin Wu, a wallet associated with the Ethereum Foundation transferred a