Jump Crypto unstakes $315M of ETH, now headed to exchanges
Jump still holds at least $125 million of staked-Ether, blockchain data from Arkham shows. Go to Source
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Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’ token sale was SEC-qualified. Hiro Systems praised the SEC’s decision, reaffirming its commitment to regulatory … Read more
Report Claims Jump Trading Under CFTC Probe for Crypto Activities
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated an inquiry into the cryptocurrency activities of Chicago-based Jump Trading, according to a report by Fortune’s Leo Schwartz. This investigation forms part of a larger regulatory review, though it does not suggest any wrongdoing by the firm. Jump Trading Under CFTC Scrutiny Jump Trading, noted for its … Read more
SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys
The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet. Go to Source
Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy
An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading platform. Sullivan & Cromwell Cleared of Negligence in FTX Collapse Following a recent investigation, former U.S. … Read more
Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway
A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock. Go to Source
Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange
The Poloniex hacker moved over 17,800 Ether (ETH) from six different wallets into a single Tornado Cash address. Go to Source
Nigerian officials proposed secret crypto settlement, claims Binance CEO
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has set a dangerous precedent after inviting company executives to meetings before detaining them. Go to Source
Four months in prison for CZ, another US state kicks out Binance.US: Law Decoded
While Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received a surprisingly moderate jail term, Oregon has become the sixth state to revoke, suspend or decline to renew Binance.US’ license. Go to Source
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Robinhood Over Crypto Operations
A report indicates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice to the financial services provider Robinhood. This action by the SEC concerns the company’s operations in the cryptocurrency sector and its listing of crypto assets. SEC Mulls Enforcement Against Robinhood’s Crypto Ventures, Company Says It Is Cooperating The staff … Read more