The co-founder of Tornado Cash, Roman Storm, has filed for dismissal on charges related to money laundering and violating the IEEPA. Roman Storm, one of the co-founders of privacy-focused Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss charges of money laundering and violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) brought against … Read more
According to a recent report by Bitget Research, Western Europe is witnessing a significant increase in daily active crypto traders, with Germany and France leading the way. The survey also highlights the region’s strong engagement in decentralized finance (DeFi) and preference for centralized exchanges. Bitget Research, the research arm of a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and … Read more
Consensys has submitted a comment letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advocating for the approval of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I In a recent request for public comments on Nasdaq’s application for a rule change to allow trading of the iShares Ethereum Trust, the SEC specifically asked about unique concerns related to … Read more
CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham criticized recent enforcement actions for potentially overstepping SEC territory and undermining investor protection laws The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory body that oversees the commodity and derivatives markets in the United States, has reasserted its authority in the fast-growing world of cryptocurrencies. On March 26, 2024, the CFTC … Read more
HKVAEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has begun phasing out its services, leading to a complete shutdown by May 1, 2024. HKVAEX, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Hong Kong, has announced a phased shutdown of its services, culminating in the complete shutdown of the platform. This decision comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the global … Read more
Binance CEO Richard Teng reportedly made a secret visit to South Korea to negotiate with financial authorities on the “Gopax” issue. The details and outcome of the negotiations are not yet known. Binance CEO Richard Teng reportedly made a secret visit to South Korea to negotiate with financial authorities on the “Gopax” issue, aaccording to … Read more
The crypto market is currently in another bull cycle. Bitcoin recently hit an all-time high of $73,800. There are also hundreds of meme coins that are booming and crashing in quick succession. The crypto market is currently in another bull cycle. Bitcoin recently hit an all-time high of $73,800. There are also hundreds of meme … Read more
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discusses the activation of the Dencun hard fork and the impact of taint on the ecosystem, discussing Ethereum’s long-term scaling roadmap and future direction. In a recent post on his website, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin delves into the activation of the Dencun hard fork and the introduction of taint to the … Read more
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, discusses the current state and potential of memecoins, suggesting alternative approaches such as charity coins and Robin Hood games for a positive sum experience, emphasizing the importance of combining charitable initiatives with game mechanics. In a recent blog post titled “What Else Could Memecoins Be?”, Vitalik Buterinco-founder of Ethereum, explores … Read more
Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced Athena (ENA) to its Launchpool platform. Users can now participate in farming ENA tokens by staking BNB and FDUSD. The cultivation period will last for three days starting on March 30, 2024. ENA will be listed on Binance on April 2, 2024. Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency … Read more