Recently, members of the Solana community and the broader crypto ecosystem have expressed their dismay over the surge in inflammatory memecoins that have appeared on the Solana network. These memecoins have been found to contain racist, antisemitic, and anti-China language, sparking outrage among users and observers alike. Solana founder and CEO, Anatoly Yakovenko, unequivocally condemned
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BlackRock, a renowned asset management firm, recently announced its selection of Coinbase as the key infrastructure provider for its tokenized investment fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). The fund aims to maintain a stable value of $1 per token and distribute daily accrued dividends directly to investors’ wallets in the form of new
BitMEX recently found itself investigating an uncommon incident involving a user selling large orders on its Bitcoin spot market. This activity drew attention as a rogue seller offloaded more than 400 BTC on the exchange, causing the price of Bitcoin to plummet by 87% to as low as $8900 on the platform before recovering to
Recently, crypto exchange OKX made the decision to delist Tether (USDT) pairs in the EU, opting instead to support USDC and Euro-based stablecoin pairs. This move, as communicated to a customer on March 18, is said to be a response to the draft technical standards released by the EU that are set to take effect
Binance made a significant move when it spun off its $10 billion venture capital arm, Binance Labs, into an independent entity that will no longer be under the group’s purview. This decision was highlighted by Bloomberg in a report on March 15, pointing out that Binance Labs had quietly made this change earlier in the
Federal prosecutors are seeking a hefty prison sentence of 40 to 50 years for FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), who has been convicted of orchestrating a massive financial fraud scheme worth over $8 billion. The sentencing memorandum filed by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York sheds light on SBF’s extensive
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong recently issued a public warning about MEXC’s unlicensed operations within its jurisdictions. The SFC highlighted that MEXC, a virtual asset trading platform, has been targeting Hong Kong investors without the necessary license. This has led to MEXC being added to Hong Kong’s list of suspicious virtual
Binance recently made a statement regarding its operations in Nigeria, stating that the country is not one of its top markets. This comes in the midst of a conflict with local authorities over allegations of manipulating the local fiat currency. The dispute escalated to the point where two senior executives from the exchange were detained.
Crypto.com, a prominent crypto trading platform, has recently faced a hefty fine of €2.85 million from the Netherlands Central Bank for operating within the European country without proper registration for two years. The Dutch regulations stipulate that crypto firms must register with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) under the Anti-money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act to
In a bold strategic move, Coinbase has announced plans to launch a $1 billion bond offering to fuel its growth and expansion. The bonds, which are designated as unsecured convertible senior notes, are set to mature in 2030, giving investors the option to convert their holdings into Coinbase shares or cash at that time. This
The Nigerian government recently made headlines by obtaining a court warrant to detain Binance officials for a minimum of twelve days. This move came after the officials insisted on being taken to their respective countries’ embassies, further escalating the situation. The government’s accusations against Binance include aggravating the country’s foreign exchange challenges by manipulating rates
The relationship between Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit a roadblock, with Coinbase strongly criticizing the SEC’s rejection of its rulemaking petition as “arbitrary and capricious.” This critique was put forth in a petition filed by Coinbase before the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Mar. 11. The
Coinbase, a prominent US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has experienced a substantial increase in its market share recently. This growth can be attributed to the launch of multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January. As a result of this surge, analysts at Goldman Sachs have decided to upgrade their rating on Coinbase shares from selling to
The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in trading volume as Bitcoin reached an all-time high in November 2021, breaking through $69,000. However, this achievement was short-lived as Bitcoin quickly corrected by 14%, dropping its price to $59,300. Despite regaining some lost ground the next day, Bitcoin struggled to stabilize at $66,000, showcasing the market’s intense