Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently submitted a comment letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressing strong opposition to the agency’s proposal to expand the definition of “exchange” to include decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The company, along with other industry players, has voiced concerns about the potential negative impact of
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Crypto exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss’ recent comments regarding the “reset” of Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on cryptocurrencies have stirred up quite a controversy in the industry. Winklevoss labeled Harris’ actions as a “scam” in a post on Friday, accusing the Federal Reserve of tightening its grip on the crypto sector. While his concerns
Recently, Ripple found itself in the midst of a legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), culminating in a ruling that the company must pay a $125 million fine for violating certain securities laws. This amount pales in comparison to the initial demand of $2 billion by the SEC, causing many in
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
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced its plans to double its workforce by mid-2025 in an effort to bolster key areas like compliance and finance. This move comes as Tether seeks to solidify its position in the market and handle its staggering $118 billion in assets backing the USDT stablecoin. With only a small team currently
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
OKX CEO, Star Xu, recently issued a warning to users about the potential risks associated with interacting with the sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash. He emphasized that deposits from sanctioned entities such as Garantex and Tornado Cash, or withdrawals to these entities, could trigger compliance risks and ultimately lead to account suspension. Xu highlighted the
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
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
Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) recently made headlines by approving the country’s very first Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move positions Brazil ahead of other countries, including the United States, where the process of approving Solana ETFs is still in its early stages with uncertain outcomes. This approval signifies a significant step forward for