Silvergate Capital found itself in hot water after settling with the SEC for a hefty $50 million. The SEC accused the company, its subsidiary Silvergate Bank, and two executives of deceiving investors about the strength of their BSA/AML compliance program. In addition, they were accused of failing to adequately monitor crypto customers, including the exchange
Circle, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, recently made headlines by announcing that it has obtained an e-money license from France. This development positions Circle as the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This article delves into the significance of this achievement and what it means
The Bahamas are taking steps to increase the adoption of their central bank digital currency, the “Sand Dollar”, by providing access through commercial banks. This move is seen as critical by the Central Bank of The Bahamas to raise adoption rates for CBDCs and mobile payments. Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, John
Bitcoin weekend trading volumes have experienced a significant decline according to a recent report by Kaiko. The data reveals that weekend trading activity for Bitcoin has dropped from 28% in 2019 to a mere 16% in 2024. This substantial decrease coincides with the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which are only tradable
Sony Group, a well-known conglomerate in Japan, has recently announced its plans to launch a crypto exchange after acquiring Amber Japan. The acquisition of Amber Japan’s WhaleFin exchange will result in the rebranding of the exchange to S.BLOX Co. This move comes as part of Sony’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and enter the cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies have brought about a revolution in the world of digital finance, presenting both challenges and opportunities for regulators across the globe. The European Union has taken a proactive approach by introducing the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCAR) to provide a harmonized framework for crypto asset services. However, the emergence of non-custodial crypto asset service
Being engrossed in the world of cryptocurrency can be both exciting and challenging. Opeyemi, a dedicated writer, has found his niche in this dynamic industry. His passion for unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and staying updated on the latest trends in the crypto market is truly remarkable. One of Opeyemi’s favorite activities is analyzing
The ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been a topic of interest since it first began in 2020. The trial is still ongoing, with no clear end in sight, leaving many in the cryptocurrency community wondering about the potential outcomes and repercussions. The central issue at hand
The recent trend in Spot Bitcoin ETFs has raised concerns among investors as the funds have experienced outflows for seven consecutive days. The outflows have been accompanied by a decline in the Bitcoin price, indicating a possible correlation between institutional sell-offs and miner sell-offs. Data from Coinglass reveals that the outflows have averaged around $100
A recent decision by a US bankruptcy court has given FTX the green light to move forward with a liquidation plan that involves paying customer claims in cash. This plan, which is set to pay customers based on crypto prices at the time of FTX’s collapse in November 2022, has faced objections from customers who
