China Urged to Establish Unified Crypto Regulations for Seized Digital Assets

A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery and urged for comprehensive guidelines and international cooperation to manage … Read more

Bitcoin Halving Events No Longer Drive BTC Price, Report Says

Outlier Ventures’ new report claims the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle “is dead,” arguing that halving events no longer significantly impact bitcoin’s price due to a maturing crypto market. The report suggests the influence of halvings diminished after 2016, with recent price movements driven more by Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic factors, such as the post-Covid capital … Read more

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Slip to $50,000 — Altcoins Could Dive ‘Into the Gutter’

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook, expecting future monetary easing to benefit crypto. Arthur … Read more

BlockDAG and Inter Milan Forge a Blockchain Partnership; Exploring Pepe Coin and SunPump’s Future

As the digital tides swell, so do the fortunes of cryptocurrencies, though Pepe Coin paints a mixed picture with robust holder backing yet tepid retail activity. Conversely, SunPump’s valuation has climbed, capturing interest with its novel attributes. Concurrently, BlockDAG has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Inter Milan, a titan in European soccer. This marks BlockDAG’s … Read more

Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) … Read more

United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’

United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance oversight. Cease and Desist Order for United Texas Bank … Read more