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22.11 / 13:33

business Binance regulation Department Of Justice Court New Binance CEO Richard Teng pitches ‘very strong’ foundation to skeptics

Amid ongoing confusion, uncertainty and rumors around the recent departure of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao as Binance CEO, his replacement, Richard Teng, took to X (formerly Twitter) in an attempt to boost investor confidence.

22.11 / 13:33

Blockchain Binance Department Of Justice Bitcoin Binance, CZ settlement with US DOJ ‘bullish for Bitcoin ETF,’ crypto community says

The crypto community on social media has greeted the news of the deal between Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) mostly positively, hoping it removes one of the last remaining obstacles before the long-awaited approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

22.11 / 06:23

Adoption OpenAI to rehire Sam Altman as CEO with new initial board members

Just two days after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hired former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to lead a new advanced AI research team, OpenAI backtracked on its decision to let go t

21.11 / 23:23

Adoption ETF Bitcoin Are Bitcoin ETFs good for adoption or ‘watered-down crypto’? Debate rages

CoinList founder Andy Bromberg believes that spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are just “watered down crypto” and a sign the industry is heading in the wrong direction, amid growing hype over potential ETF approvals in the United States.

21.11 / 23:23

business Binance regulation Breaking: Binance’s CZ to plead guilty to violating Anti-Money Laundering requirements — WSJ

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has reportedly agreed to step down as CEO of his crypto exchange as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) prepares to announce that it has secured a $4.3 billion settlement with the company.

21.11 / 23:23

regulation Department Of Justice Tether crimes US Justice Department seizes 9M USDT amid $225M illicit funds frozen by Tether

The United States Department of Justice announced it had seized roughly $9 million worth of USDT (USDT) following Tether freezing funds connected to a criminal organization responsible for romance scams.

21.11 / 23:23

Binance regulation Department Of Justice crimes Court unseals indictments against Binance and CZ, detailing expected guilty pleas

A federal court has released the indictments against Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao filed under seal on Nov. 14, in which the United States government said it expected the cryptocurrency exchange and CZ to enter guilty pleas.

21.11 / 23:23

Binance CFTC regulation Department Of Justice US officials announce $4.3B settlement with Binance, plea deal with CZ

Officials with the United States Department of Justice announced that Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao will plead guilty to one felony charge as part of a settlement over criminal and civil cases with the exchange.

21.11 / 23:23

Government Law Binance CFTC regulation Department Of Justice Binance settles with U.S. government: Timeline of US enforcement actions

Binance and its founder Changpeng"CZ" Zhao has admitted to violating United States laws around money laundering and terror financing — agreeing to pay $4.3 billion in fines

21.11 / 15:23

business Mining SEC lending Celsius reorganization Celsius entity to focus only on mining under proposed reorganization plan

Cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius said its reorganized company will focus only on Bitcoin mining following feedback from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

21.11 / 14:15

Blockchain Technology Law Europe Can blockchain supply the guardrails to keep AI on course?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are emerging digital technologies that have captured the public imagination but also raised serious concerns.

20.11 / 23:27

business regulation SEC Kraken SEC sues Kraken alleging it's an unregistered exchange, mixes user funds

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Kraken alleging it commingled customer funds and failed to register as a securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency with the regulator.

20.11 / 15:25

regulation Investments SEC Bitcoin ARK, 21Shares update spot Bitcoin ETF application as next SEC deadline looms

ARK Investment Management, a major cryptocurrency investment firm founded by Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Cathie Wood, isn’t giving up on its efforts to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

20.11 / 15:25

Law Stablecoin regulation Tether Scams Tether freezes $225M USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation

Stablecoin issuer Tether froze roughly $225 million worth of USDT tokens as part of an investigation into a Southeast Asia human trafficking syndicate launched by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).

19.11 / 21:29

business ChatGPT OpenAI Who is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s interim CEO?

OpenAI’s board of directors ousted founder Sam Altman on Nov. 17, shocking the technology world, while appointing Mira Murati as its interim CEO.

19.11 / 02:13

ETF regulation SEC Bloomberg BitGo Bitcoin Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks: BitGo CEO

Mike Belshe, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitGo, has suggested that all indications are leaning towards a favorable outcome for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, he emphasized that the journey ahead won't be without challenges.

18.11 / 06:03

regulation Scams AML Money laundering Cybersecurity expert backs Sen. Warren's crypto bill in senate hearing

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has emphasized the risks of cryptocurrency scams targeting senior citizens in the U.S., with the support of a cybersecurity expert endorsing her legislation on digital assets to prevent future scams.

18.11 / 00:31

Ethereum ETF SEC Asset management ethereum etf Fidelity seeks green light for Ethereum ETF, following BlackRock's filing

Fidelity, an asset management firm overseeing $4.5 trillion in assets, has become the latest firm to seek approval for a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).

17.11 / 20:57

Blockchain Adoption defi CFTC Bitcoin Payments SushiSwap Sushi to test Bitcoin swaps and Opyn DeFi protocol founders cave to CFTC pressure: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week.

17.11 / 20:57

Bitcoin Spot BTC ETF Bitcoin fees skyrocket on spot BTC ETF hype

The prospect of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved soon in the United States has increased demand for the major cryptocurrency, leading to a surge in transaction fees.

17.11 / 03:59

business Adoption ETF SEC Europe Bitcoin rights CoinShares gets buying rights to Valkyrie’s crypto ETF unit

European digital asset management firm CoinShares secured the exclusive option to acquire the exchange-traded fund (ETF) unit of its United States competitor Valkyrie Investments, including the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund that’s awaiting approval in the U.S.

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