In a recent legal challenge, Coinbase has filed a brief with the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for an interlocutory appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expansive interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract” in digital asset transactions. This pivotal case could set significant precedents for the cryptocurrency industry in the United…
Venezuelan Probe Unveils Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Oil Sale Embezzlement; Kraken Involved
April 12, 2024
The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, unveiled the second wave of detentions linked to a crypto money laundering scheme derived from unregistered oil sales paid in different currencies and crypto. The former president of the state-owned oil company PDVSA…
On Thursday, the financial technology firm and stablecoin provider Circle introduced smart contract capabilities aimed at enabling holders of the Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to exchange their shares for USDC through Circle.
Circle Provides…
Sales volumes of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) recorded a more than 37% increase to $277 million in the seven-day period ending April 11. Six of the top 10 collections with the largest sales volumes were Bitcoin-based NFTs. Some experts attribute the renewed interest in NFTs to the rise of real-world assets and NFTs with built-in utility.
Wash Volumes, Transactions Decrease
According to the latest…
In a recent social media post, Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap Labs, announced that the company has received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing his disappointment and determination to contest the notice.
SEC Sends Decentralized…
Binance CEO Discusses Company's Plan After Settlement With US Authorities – Exchanges Bitcoin News
April 11, 2024
Binance’s chief executive has shared his company’s future direction and areas of focus following its settlement with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We have moved past that as the company move into greater maturity,” he insisted, adding…
Lawmaker Highlights 2 Bills to Make US a Crypto Leader — Says Bitcoin Is 'Unstoppable' – Regulation Bitcoin News
April 11, 2024
Congressman Patrick McHenry says bitcoin is unstoppable and every regime that’s tried to shut it down has failed. He emphasized that the U.S. must become a leader in digital assets, noting that two congressional bills offer a path toward clear regulations.
Two Pieces of Legislation Could Provide Greater Clarity in Digital Assets
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) discussed bitcoin and crypto…
The Binance executive detained by Nigerian authorities for nearly six weeks has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering. Binance expressed deep disappointment that Tigran Gambaryan, who holds no decision-making power within the company, remains in detention.
Judge…
According to onchain metrics, Ark Invest’s holdings in its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) include several inscriptions, among them an Ordinal inscription from the “Bitcoin Puppet” digital collectible series, valued at $27,900. Similarly, Blackrock’s IBIT…
After holding a leading spot among the top cryptocurrencies for years, cardano (ADA) has recently been relegated to the tenth position. This shift occurred as toncoin (TON) ascended, surpassing the market capitalization of cardano.
Toncoin Overtakes Cardano in Market Cap
Over the past year, bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 148.4% and ethereum (ETH) by 93.9%, whereas cardano (ADA) has seen a more…
