Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, recently found itself embroiled in legal action initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The charges brought against Kraken were said to be a response to the firm’s vocal advocacy for regulatory boundaries within the digital asset industry. In a blog post dated February 22, Kraken revealed that
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer recently raised concerns about government agencies under the Biden administration starting to collect data on Bitcoin mining firms. Emmer criticized the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approving a request from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to implement an information collection regime on the Bitcoin mining industry without a
MetaMask has recently announced the expansion of its Security Alerts feature, marking a significant step towards enhancing user security on various blockchain networks. This improvement, developed in collaboration with Blockaid, aims to provide users with added privacy and protection against scams. The Security Alerts feature is now set to become the default transaction alert system
Recently, Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, made strong accusations against Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform. He claimed that Binance was “blatantly setting exchange rates for Nigeria, hijacking CBN role.” Onanuga urged the EFCC and CBN to take action against platforms like Binance that he believes are manipulating the national currency.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable decline in the volume of Bitcoin stored in exchange wallets. This shift in investor behavior marks a significant departure from the trend observed in mid-March 2020 when over 17% of Bitcoin’s total supply was housed on exchanges, representing a record high. Despite Bitcoin’s 2021 bull run, which
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently introduced new regulatory standards on the sale and distribution of tokenized financial products by authorized institutions. The goal of these standards is to promote innovation while safeguarding consumer protection in the rapidly growing field of tokenization. This innovative technology involves digitizing real-world assets (RWA) using distributed ledger technology,
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts were in for a rude awakening when news broke about a fake Rabby Wallet app infiltrating the iOS App Store. What was supposed to be an exciting launch of the beta version of Rabby Wallet’s mobile app turned into a nightmare for many users. Reports started surfacing about individuals losing their entire crypto
The landscape of the US Bitcoin industry is currently facing an uncertain future as various factors come into play, threatening to shift the paradigm in a way that may not be favorable for the industry as a whole. With the looming presence of a Bitcoin ETF controlled by major financial institutions and the potential legislation
Binance, once a prominent player in the cryptocurrency world, is now facing the consequences of its actions. In November 2023, the company and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. This marked a turning point in Binance’s trajectory, leading to a plea deal that would have
The recent approval of a digital asset bill by the Judiciary Committee in Iowa marks a progressive step towards integrating digital assets into commercial transactions. House File 2519, titled “An act relating to commercial transactions, including control and transmission of electronic records and digital assets,” introduces significant amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code with the