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09.02 / 08:17

business Ethereum Twitter SEC coinbase Ban Crypto Staking Getting rid of crypto staking would be a 'terrible path' for the US — Coinbase CEO

The CEO and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, believes that banning retail crypto staking in the United States would be a ‘terrible’ move by the country's regulators.

09.02 / 07:57

business Adoption Payments NASDAQ Federal Reserve Bitcoin Payments provider Affirm to sunset crypto program after 19% staff cut

Max Levchin, the CEO of buy-now-pay-later company Affirm, has confirmed that they will be shutting down their “Affirm Crypto Program” amid dampening consumer spending and a changing macroeconomic environment.

09.02 / 01:31

business Law Gemini Court Bankruptcy creditors What creditors can expect from Genesis’ bankruptcy — and what others can learn

The holding company of troubled crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, Genesis Global Holdco LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Jan. 19. Genesis is the latest crypto platform to file for bankruptcy, joining Celsius, Voyager, BlockFi and FTX.

09.02 / 01:31

Government regulation Senate hearing Crypto Council for Innovation GC to testify at US Senate 'crypto crash' hearing

United States lawmakers with the Senate Banking Committee have announced three witnesses scheduled to appear before a hearing scheduled on Feb. 14.

08.02 / 17:07

business Blockchain Technology Adoption data Science 5 high-paying careers in data science

Data science plays a critical role in supporting decision-making processes by providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis. In order to create new products, services and procedures, businesses can use data science to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior, market trends and corporate performance.

08.02 / 13:09

Blockchain Adoption education Universities NYU to launch Web3 learning workshop in partnership with NEAR protocol

Education is a well-known barrier to entry for many when it comes to crypto and Web3 space. This is particularly true when it comes to understanding the underlying technology that powers these new innovations.

07.02 / 16:47

business Altcoin Scams Venture Capital avalanche Long-standing crypto project vs. scam: Ava Labs CEO shares key difference

Emin Gün Sirer, creator of the Avalanche Consensus protocol and Ava Labs CEO, believes that there is one very straightforward method to spot a long-standing cryptocurrency project.

07.02 / 09:27

Law regulation SEC coinbase Court Former Coinbase manager slams SEC in motion to dismiss insider trading case

A former product manager at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has moved to dismiss charges of alleged insider trading, with his lawyers arguing the tokens he allegedly traded were not securities.

04.02 / 20:29

business FTX Bankruptcy FTX-tied townhouse in Washington DC unlisted: Report

A property linked to Sam Bankman-Fried's political spending was pulled off the market by the seller as a sign of "good faith" after being linked to FTX customer funds, the Wall Street Journal reported.

04.02 / 01:31

business Bankruptcy Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried's holding company files for bankruptcy

Emergent Fidelity Technologies, a Sam Bankman-Fried holding company based in Antigua and Barbuda, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

04.02 / 00:01

Government CFTC regulation CFTC head looks to new Congress for action on crypto regulation

Rostin Behnam, chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, has said he will be continuing efforts for the agency to regulate non-security tokens.

03.02 / 22:17

Government regulation FTX Congress hearing US Congress to hold ‘crypto crash’ hearing on Feb. 14

United States lawmakers with the Senate Banking Committee have scheduled a second hearing exploring the impact of a crypto market crash.

03.02 / 00:53

CFTC regulation SEC FinCEN Crypto-related enforcement actions by US states rose sharply in 2022: Report

The number of crypto-related enforcement actions in the United States grew notably in 2022, according to a survey released by blockchain risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Both federal and state regulators broke records for enforcement actions.

03.02 / 00:53

Law regulation crimes hearing bail Alleged Mango Markets exploiter waives bail during hearing in federal court

Lawyers representing a crypto user allegedly behind a $116-million exploit of decentralized exchange Mango Markets have consented to detention in the criminal case involving commodities fraud, commodities market manipulation and wire fraud.

02.02 / 18:33

Law regulation Congress committee Senate Banking Committee's priorities for new Congress include crypto: Report

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, the Republican ranking member on the United States Senate Banking Committee, reportedly plans to develop “a bipartisan regulatory framework" for cryptocurrencies.

02.02 / 18:19

regulation Freedom Bitcoin Community mocks Charlie Munger for his obsession with China’s Bitcoin ban

The cryptocurrency community has ridiculed well-known Bitcoin (BTC) critic Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, for calling the United States to follow in the footsteps of China and ban crypto.

01.02 / 23:23

regulation sanctions Bitcoin Wallet US Treasury lists BTC, ETH addresses tied to Russian sanctions evasion group

The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury has added two cryptocurrency wallets allegedly connected to a Russian sanctions evasion network as part of its list of Specially Designated Nationals.

01.02 / 19:17

cryptocurrency FTX Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried barred from contacting FTX employees, using Signal

A United States judge on Wednesday temporarily barred FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried from contacting current or former employees of the cryptocurrency exchange or his Alameda Research hedge fund, and from using encrypted messaging tools including Signal.

01.02 / 00:47

business Government Blockchain Technology security us government Blockchain provider SIMBA Chain awarded $30M by US Air Force STRATFI program

Blockchain solutions provider SIMBA Chain has been selected for a $30 million Strategic Technology Focus Initiative (STRATFI) by the United States Air Force (USAF). The initiative is focused on identifying and advancing technologies that could secure the future dominance of the U.S. Air Force.

01.02 / 00:47

regulation proof-of-work Energy Consumption lawmakers US lawmakers Bitcoin mining advocate is going state-to-state to educate US lawmakers

Dennis Porter, chief executive officer of the Satoshi Action Fund, is taking the fight for hearts and minds on Bitcoin mining to Washington, D.C. and beyond in an effort to support friendly legislation.

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