The Block: BitMEX settles with CFTC, FinCEN for $100 million, but criminal cases against former execs continue
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 18:56
On August 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network settled their civil lawsuits against crypto exchange BitMEX and its holding company. The firm will pay regulators $100 million. The post BitMEX settles with CFTC, FinCEN for $100 million, but criminal cases against former…
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Blockworks: Crypto Prices Steady After DeFi Hack: Markets Wrap
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 21:35
Ethereum and bitcoin shed just 1.5% and 2% on the news, and made small gains later in the day. The post Crypto Prices Steady After DeFi Hack: Markets Wrap appeared first on Blockworks.
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CoinTelegraph: ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce slams SEC for $10M Poloniex settlement
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 05:37
“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce has slammed the SEC’s $10-million settlement with Poloniex, challenging the opaque regulations that U.S.-based crypto firms must navigate.
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Coingape: Robinhood ($HOOD) gets a taste of its own medicine, stocks halted after 65% surge
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 14:13
Robinhood, the fintech trading platform that also supports crypto trading faces a similar situation that it was accused of at the start of the year. The shares of the firm rose 65% earlier today, following which the trading of the stocks was halted due to high volatility.…
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The Block: Blockchain dev platform Alchemy adds roster of angel investors to help lead company growth
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 14:30
The blockchain toolmaker provides tools and infrastructure for a variety of major NFT marketplaces and platforms. The post Blockchain dev platform Alchemy adds roster of angel investors to help lead company growth appeared first on The Block.
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Coingape: $161.9 Billion AUM Asset Management Firm Launches Crypto Index Fund for US Investors
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 14:54
Victory Capital Holdings has announced the launch of its private crypto index fund, Victory Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index Fund LLC, in collaboration with renowned index provider Nasdaq and global crypto-focused asset manager Hashdex Ltd. (“Hashdex”). The private crypto fund is responsible for tracking the Nasdaq Crypto Index…
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The Block: Mistake sees $69,000 CryptoPunk sold for less than a cent
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 15:15
A CryptoPunk owner accidentally put their NFT on sale for less than a cent and someone snapped it right up. The post Mistake sees $69,000 CryptoPunk sold for less than a cent appeared first on The Block.
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ZyCrypto: Ripple May Finally Escape SEC’s Den, Thanks To This Proposed Crypto Legislation
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 15:27
The Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act, new legislation proposed by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08) that would protect consumers and promote innovation by incorporating digital assets into existing financial regulatory structures, has been noted to be a step in the right direction in clearing the…
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cryptodaily.co.uk: Spain's opposition party ‘Partido Popular’ introduces a bill to allow mortgage payments with crypto
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 15:54
Conservative spanish opposition party - the Partido Popular, has proposed a bill that would allow the use of cryptocurrency to pay for mortgage loans. The bill also brought up the possible creation of a crypto assets council. The use of cryptocurrencies as a means of exchange is…
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Decrypt Media: What We’ve Learned About SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s Stance on Crypto
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 16:10
Gary Gensler has publicly opined about cryptocurrency a lot during the last few days. Here’s everything we know.
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