The Texas State Securities Board has issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Arkbit Capital and its affiliates, Arkbit Capital Holdings, ABC Holdings LLC, and ABC Mining. These companies were found operating a fraudulent MLM cryptocurrency investment scheme. Promising daily returns of 1.6-2.8% for 120 days on investments between $50 and $49,999, they lured investors through a…
Ethereum has experienced a significant increase since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a group of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, ether reached a high of $3,980 per coin, which is approximately 18.4% below its all-time high. Amid…
Sebastian Serrano, CEO of Ripio, one of the largest exchanges in Latam, stated that Brazilian companies were already harnessing cryptocurrency to pay their Chinese suppliers. In an interview, Serrano asserted that Latam countries harnessed crypto in different ways and that…
A federal jury in Salt Lake City convicted Oluwole Adegboruwa and Enrique Isong, foreign nationals, of multiple drug-related charges. From 2016 to 2019, they generated over $8 million in cryptocurrency, including bitcoin and ethereum. Adegboruwa operated under the names “King Odua” and “Alagbada726,” converting cryptocurrencies to traditional currency. Sentencing is scheduled for August.
In a recent analysis by Kaiko, it has been found that hedge funds are currently holding net short positions on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures. This strategic move reflects a cautious stance amid fluctuating market dynamics and speculative trading activities.
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The deadline for President Joe Biden to decide whether to veto or sign a resolution overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules is approaching. The resolution passed both the House of Representatives and Senate despite a prior…
TRON founder Justin Sun has made a public call to back a U.S. presidential candidate favorable to cryptocurrencies. Sun emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cryptocurrency community—including companies and protocols—as key stakeholders in the political arena. He urges that their voices be heard and their interests safeguarded, highlighting the growing influence of digital currencies in…
Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital has forecasted a potential 60% increase in the price of ether, projecting it could surge to around $6,000 if the U.S. approves spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The prediction coincides with a significant increase in market…
Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used for approving spot bitcoin…
Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York
May 24, 2024
“Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York” – In a significant development for the cryptocurrency community in the Empire State, Coinbase has reenabled XRP trading in New York. The announcement was made by Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, via a social media post. Grewal stated, “XRP trading on Coinbase is available again in NY. We heard you and put in the work in strong…
