BitMEX Fined $100M for Violating Bank Secrecy Act
On January 15, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that BitMEX and its parent company, HDR…
Pro-Crypto Congressman Tom Emmer Appointed Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee
Congressman Tom Emmer, a well-known advocate for the cryptocurrency industry, has been named Vice Chair of the House…
CryptoPunks Floor Price Jumps 15% Amid Speculation of Yuga Labs IP Sale
The floor price of CryptoPunks NFTs surged nearly 15% in just three hours on January 14. The price…
Ripple Donates $100K in XRP for California Wildfire Relief Efforts
Ripple has stepped forward to aid victims of the California wildfire tragedy, donating $100,000 in its native XRP…
Hackers Target X Accounts of Crypto Firms to Promote Scam Tokens
Several account hijackings on X over the weekend have raised alarm in the crypto community. The incidents involved…
Trump Victory Spurs More Financial Advisors to Consider Crypto Investments: Survey
A recent survey by Bitwise has revealed a rise in cryptocurrency interest among U.S.-based financial consultants following Donald…
Senate Banking Committee Announces First-Ever Cryptocurrency Subcommittee: Report
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott, is reportedly planning to establish its first subcommittee…
FTX Issues Clarification on Backpack’s Acquisition and Fund Repayment Claims
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has responded to recent claims by Backpack regarding the acquisition of its European arm,…
Departing SEC Chair Warns of Bad Actors in Crypto Market
Gary Gensler has described the cryptocurrency market as “rife with bad actors.” The top financial cop made the…
Gemini Trust Settles CFTC Lawsuit for $5M Over Bitcoin Futures Contract Allegations: Report
Gemini Trust Co. has agreed to pay $5 million to settle a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) lawsuit…