Argentina’s stance against BRICS membership takes center stage as Milei, a vocal critic, prepares to implement drastic economic changes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Paxos expands to Abu Dhabi with FSRA approval, empowering the platform to issue stablecoins and offer crypto-brokerage and custody services….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC acknowledges Ethereum exchange-traded fund filing from Fidelity, proposing a spot ETF holding ether if approved….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy purchased 16,130 more Bitcoins for $593 million, its corporate Bitcoin stash is now worth over $5B….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Explore the implications for central banks globally and the call for robust cyber defenses in the age of digital financial transformation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Philippine regulator flag Binance over licensing issues and warn of potential fines for local promoters of the cryptocurrency exchange….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Navigate the world of cross-chain USDC movements with CCTP, unlocking a network for seamless transfers across major blockchains….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Franklin files new Bitcoin ETF proposal hours after SEC delayed previous app, aiming to list on NYSE’s Arca platform….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC delays ruling on Franklin, Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs, potentially lining up a wave of crypto fund approvals after extended review….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Chainlink has upgraded staking to v0.2, opening access to 45M LINK, and increasing staking accessibility for token holders….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Gain insights into the evolving global crypto landscape as Tron takes precedence over Bitcoin as the preferred choice for illicit financing….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Argentina’s new president Javier Milei reaffirms his pledge to shut down the central bank, seeking to return money creation to the private sector….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
No flight risk seen as Binance’s founder CZ voluntarily came to US court to plead guilty, take responsibility in AML case…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Jarrod Watts outlines issues with new Ethereum project Blast’s capabilities ahead of its February 2024 mainnet launch….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Singapore central bank to curb crypto retail trading, banning incentives, leverage and card payments to limit volatility risks….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Top asset managers lean toward launching in-kind Bitcoin ETFs despite SEC view that cash models may curb volatility and illiquidity….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance likely has enough crypto to cover $4.3B fine without asset sales, preventing pressure on prices, according to Coinbase’s director….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance founder Zhao to step down and plead guilty to resolve money laundering probes, remains majority owner under $4.3B US agreement….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
DOJ to announce settlement with Binance over alleged crypto money laundering and sanctions violations at press conference today….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
STP launches AWNS, an innovative Web3 identity solution using NFT-owned wallets powered by ERC-6551 for decentralized environments….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Multi-year DOJ investigation into Binance nears potential settlement regarding allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The SEC advised Bitcoin ETF firms to use cash creations, not in-kind, to address broker-dealer restrictions on direct crypto transactions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC slows Ethereum ETF race, delaying ruling on Hashdex’s spot fund beyond initial 45-day deadline as regulatory concerns persist….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Asset manager WisdomTree updated its prospectus for a Bitcoin ETF while discussions with the SEC continue, staying in the crypto race….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether plans $500M investment in Bitcoin mining, building facilities in Uruguay, Paraguay, El Salvador to reach 1% of network power….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock files for Ethereum ETF with SEC, bringing institutional legitimacy to crypto as world’s largest asset manager….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Singapore explores linking digital asset networks in a new whitepaper, enabling cross-chain transfers between financial institutions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Global Bitcoin ETP exposure hits an all-time high according to a new report from K33 Research, signaling strong institutional appetite….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Vitalik Buterin argues recent advances in ZK tech address past limitations & make Plasma a viable layer 2 scaling solution….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
OKX partners with Polygon to launch X1, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, leveraging OKX’s 50 million user base to fuel growth….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Disney unveils Disney Pinnacle, an NFT pin app allowing fans to discover, collect and trade digital Disney, Pixar & Star Wars pins….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Russia levies $11K fine on Coinbase for not storing Russian user data in the country, extending similar fines on Apple, Google & more….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ethereum investment products hit 2022 high in weekly inflows, signaling renewed interest tied to a US ETF listing request….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock files with SEC for Ethereum ETF listing on Nasdaq via 19b-4 after registering Ethereum Trust - would provide direct Ether exposure….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ethereum hits 6-month high on ETF buzz; upside looks overextended short-term based on overbought RSI reading, raising chances of pullback….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ripple CEO defiant against SEC, says company is prepared for Supreme Court battle over allegations it illegally sold XRP tokens….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to develop tokenized securities custody, launching in 2024, allowing institutions to securely manage assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges crypto in unprecedented enforcement blitz resulting in over $4B in penalties….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase adds 4 national security experts, including Frances Townsend and Stephanie Murphy, to advise its leadership on crypto….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Cardano’s partner chain initiative, announced at last week’s summit, will leverage Polkadot’s Substrate to empower interoperable chains….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Kraken explores partnering with Polygon or other layer 2 developers like Matter Labs to build a new scaling solution….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance’s grip on the crypto exchange market has weakened over the past year as rivals like OKX, Bybit & others gain ground, per new data….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of all charges, stares down 110 year sentence after crypto exchange imploded in fraud scheme….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Georgia central bank selects Ripple and its XRP Ledger-based CBDC platform for the Digital Lari pilot after reviewing nine candidates….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Musk slammed NFTs as “just a URL to the JPEG”, saying assets should be stored on-chain to avoid dead links if servers go down….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase launches regulated fractional futures contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum designed to open futures trading to everyday investors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Lawmakers urge the DOJ to charge Binance and Tether for facilitating illicit finance activity, including Hamas crypto funding….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Prosecutors will demolish Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense by exposing his lies, predicts former backer Anthony Scaramucci….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX transfers $10.5M in crypto to Binance & Coinbase, sparking speculation the bankrupt exchange could soon liquidate the assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT identifies a scammer aiding 17 SIM swap attacks on OpenAI and Bored Ape execs and others, resulting in millions stolen….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase calls SEC lawsuit regulatory overreach, saying traded crypto tokens are commodities not securities, as it seeks case dismissal….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlockFi emerges from bankruptcy and plans to recover assets from collapsed crypto firms FTX and Three Arrows Capital….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC reviews ETF bid to convert $4.8B Grayscale Ethereum Trust to allow mainstream investors exposure to Ether without direct crypto holdings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin soared past $35K to hit 1.5-year high as speculation around ETF approval and $300M in liquidations fueled a 15% surge….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
China’s first international digital yuan oil transaction by PetroChina poses a major threat to US dollar dominance in the global oil trade….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FBI charges six for operating illegal $30 million crypto laundering ring, with clients including hackers and drug dealers….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance ends Visa card support in Europe Dec 20 amid regulatory pressure on crypto debit cards, leaving users to find alternatives….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether moves to real-time reserves reporting in 2024 to address transparency concerns over the widely-used USDT stablecoin….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The SEC dropped charges against Ripple’s executives, marking a major victory for the crypto firm, though its legal battle continues….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Six months until Bitcoin’s next supply halving, but a Bloomberg analyst argues the 2024 event may disappoint bulls expecting a surge….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Chainalysis argues recent estimates of crypto terrorism financing are inflated, as not all exchange transactions aid militants….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin perpetual futures are now available for retail traders outside the US and UK….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Uniswap will start charging trading fees on certain tokens, rolling out a 0.15% charge per trade to fund innovation and development….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether froze over $870K linked to terrorism financing in Israel and Ukraine, partnering with authorities to mitigate crypto’s use for crime….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Rumors of a Bitcoin spot ETF approval caused prices to briefly spike then crash after the claims were rapidly denied….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Microsoft sounds alarm on potential threats to national security from Chinese Bitcoin mining operation next to its data center….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Spot bitcoin ETF predicted to have 90% approval odds by January 2024 as SEC engages with sponsors, requests more details on proposed filings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase warns proposed IRS tax rules allow unlimited tracking of Americans and overload agency with useless data on small transactions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
MetaMask partners with Stripe to offer US customers easy fiat-to-crypto purchases, expected to boost crypto adoption….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Mastercard and Australia’s central bank say their experiment with CBDCs on private and public blockchains was successful….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Real USD (USDR), a stablecoin backed partly by real estate and crypto, lost its 1:1 peg to the US dollar yesterday, causing its price to fall dramatically to $0.51 in a few hours….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Standard Chartered report predicts Ethereum price could reach $8,000 by 2026, a 5x increase from current $1,600 price….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
NASAA files brief supporting SEC position that digital assets on Coinbase are securities and rejects bid to narrow Howey test….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison blames SBF for $14B FTX fraud after guilty plea, admits Alameda siphoned customer funds on his orders….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The FCA warns UK residents to be wary of Huobi and KuCoin, which were added to its list of unregistered crypto exchanges….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX hackers convert $124 million in stolen ETH to Bitcoin on THORSwap before the DEX halts operations due to suspicious trades this week….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX’s early bet on AI startup Claude before Google and Amazon may pay off for its creditors, as fresh capital could boost valuation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
New report from K33 Research recommends rotating from Ethereum to Bitcoin after underwhelming launch of Ether ETFs saw weak volumes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Elon Musk recently called fiat currencies a “scam” on Twitter, despite his platform X planning fiat money transfers….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance helped Thai police arrest scammers behind a $277M “pig butchering” crypto scam that targeted thousands in Thailand….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >