Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced measures to address the misuse of account features on its platform, aimed at preventing unfair advantages such as better fee rates. Enhanced monitoring, investigations, and user reporting channels are part of the initiative, with rewards offered for verified misuse reports. Binance Cracks Down on Account Misuse to Uphold Compliance Cryptocurrency…
Free speech champions across the world celebrated earlier this week as Julian Assange – founder of WikiLeaks – was finally released from a UK prison after five years behind bars. During his more than decade-long legal battle to escape persecution from multiple national governments, Assange often leaned on crypto to drive global fundraising campaigns to…
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned against investing in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He prefers investing in actual bitcoin, calling bitcoin ETFs fake bitcoin. He recently revealed that he buys bitcoin every month and is following Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying and holding. Robert Kiyosaki Rejects Bitcoin ETFs, Advocates for Owning Real…
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed several claims in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s case against Binance and its affiliates. This includes allegations related to secondary BNB sales and the sale of the stablecoin BUSD. However, the majority of the claims against the crypto exchange will proceed. Some…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to quash a subpoena issued by crypto exchange Coinbase that demands documents related to the crypto markets and personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The SEC argues that the subpoena is irrelevant and imposes undue burden. SEC Seeks to Quash Coinbase Subpoena in…
While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore, instead of relying solely on lobbying efforts or…
Igloo Inc., the team behind the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced the acquisition of Frame, aiming to enhance the consumer crypto experience by developing Abstractchain. This move is expected to address limitations in current layer two (L2) solutions and expand cultural and community-driven crypto adoption. Igloo Expands Crypto Infrastructure With Frame Acquisition Igloo…
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference, Paving Way for Regulatory Clarity in Digital Assets…
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading in the United States experienced their fourth straight day of net inflows on Friday. Data from sosovalue.xyz shows $73.05 million was added during the trading sessions, with Blackrock’s IBIT leading the pack. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Enjoy Four-Day Inflow Streak On Friday, the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs saw $73.05 million…
On June 25, the ECB published an update on its two-year preparation phase for the digital Euro CBDC that ends in October 2025. The central bank said that privacy and data protection are its top priorities, but there are a number of disturbing features to the currency that would result in the total opposite. On…