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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has denied Kraken’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court determined that the SEC “has plausibly alleged” that certain crypto tokens traded on the Kraken exchange could be considered securities, thereby allowing the case to proceed. Kraken’s … Read more
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address these challenges. “This is not bankruptcy or liquidation since that will take several years,” … Read more
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized the need for compliance in the crypto industry, aiming to ensure consumer … Read more
As August 2024 unfolds, the Ethereum ecosystem showcases a dynamic landscape where LINK emerges as the frontrunner, boasting a market cap of $6.19 billion, followed by UNI and AAVE. LINK’s consistent dominance since early 2023 underscores its stability and widespread adoption, making it a key player in the market. However, whale concentration in tokens like … Read more
In recent months, Long-Term Holders (LTH) have been consistently locking in around $138 million in daily profits despite turbulent market conditions. This steady flow of profits underscores the ongoing supply and demand dynamics, where each transaction involves a buyer and a seller, with price adjustments balancing these forces. This $138 million daily sell-side pressure from … Read more
The recent launch of the Mysticeti Upgrade has catapulted the Sui Network ($SUI) to unprecedented levels of positive sentiment. This significant update has transformed the network’s performance, enabling instant trades at scale with remarkable efficiency. The recent launch of the Mysticeti Upgrade drove the #Sui $SUI Network to its highest level of positive weighted sentiment … Read more
Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges. Binance to Expand Workforce With 1,000 New Hires Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Binance CEO Richard … Read more
Cursor, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that seeks to “create a magical tool with the aim of writing all of the world’s software,” has announced it has raised $60 million in its Series A funding round. The round had the participation of Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Openai, and many others, and gave the company a … Read more
The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather feedback on effective regulation. India is emphasizing the importance of international … Read more
The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) has recently detected and seized an illegal bitcoin mining operation hosting 693 miners. ANDE inspectors detected a tampered meter that failed to register all the energy consumed by the equipment connected to the power grid. The detection was carried out using SCADA systems. Paraguay Keeps Chasing Illegal Bitcoin … Read more