SEC’s Gary Gensler is getting irked being asked about crypto
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he gets an “outsized ratio” of questions about crypto despite its relatively small size compared to the overall financial market. Go to Source
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Crypto ‘Outsized Piece of Scams, Frauds, and Problems in Our Markets’
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated his view that crypto is a field full of noncompliance. While noting that crypto is a small piece of the overall U.S. financial market that his agency oversees, the SEC chair emphasized that it is “an outsized piece of the scams … Read more
Robinhood Prepares to Fight SEC in Court Over Crypto, CEO Reveals
Robinhood Markets is preparing to fight the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court to defend its crypto business and establish “regulatory clarity in the United States for the benefit of our customers,” CEO Vlad Tenev said after his company received a Wells notice from the securities regulator. “The SEC’s continued attack on crypto, … Read more
‘Big Short’ Investor Calls Crypto One of the ‘Great Themes of Our Time,’ But He’s Not a Believer
In a recent interview on Bloomberg Television, Steve Eisman of Neuberger Berman, who gained prominence from “The Big Short,” shared insights on the impending U.S. election and his investment strategies. Eisman identified three significant current themes, including cryptocurrency, about which he expressed skepticism. Steve Eisman’s Take: Trump’s Re-Election and the So-Called Crypto Conundrum Steve Eisman, … Read more
Cartier Family Member Indicted for Using USDT to Launder Hundreds of Millions in Drug Trafficking Money
Maximilien De Hoop Cartier, a descendant of the family famous for their French luxury goods Cartier, has been indicted for his participation in a network that allegedly used several shell companies to launder drug trafficking money proceeds using USDT. Cartier and five Colombian individuals allegedly conspired to directly launder $14.5 million and used these shell … Read more
Positive Market Turn: US Bitcoin ETFs See Substantial Inflows After Last Week’s Outflows
According to statistics, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their second consecutive day of positive inflows after recording approximately $378.3 million on Friday. During Monday’s trading sessions, the U.S.-based bitcoin ETFs accumulated $217 million in positive inflows, with Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also marking its second consecutive day of inflows. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs … Read more
Polymarket Bets Reflect Low Confidence in Ethereum ETF Approval by SEC
According to a wager on the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, the likelihood of a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission currently stands at just 7%. This forecast commenced in January with a 76% probability of approval but has since plummeted by 91% over the last three months. … Read more
Chainalysis Named Council Member of MENA Banking Group’s Digital Asset Lab
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, has been appointed as a council member of Digital Asset Lab. The firm will use its expertise to assist Emirates NBD’s lab in understanding market trends and client needs. The Digital Asset Lab’s objective is to comprehend how Emirates NBD’s customers can utilize digital assets and the associated technology. Leveraging … Read more
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF takes the slow train to recoup $17.4B outflows
GBTC has recorded inflows for two consecutive days — bringing its total inflows to $66.9 million. Go to Source
Kronos Research hacker shifts funds to Tornado Cash
Kronos Research was exploited for $25 million in November last year, and one of the six wallets linked to the hacker started moving funds to Tornado Cash on May 7. Go to Source