‘Agent of an anti-crypto agenda’ — Community slams Gensler over Kraken crackdownSEC's recent charges against crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program have sent tremors through the crypto industry.Feb 10, 2023Brayden Lindrea
This publisher is trying to wipe 'all trace' of Mashinsky's book online, but it's hardA slated financial literacy book by Alex Mashinsky has already been canceled but the book’s publisher is still trying to wipe all traces of it from the internet.Feb 10, 2023Jesse Coghlan
‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action"Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent," said Commissioner Hester Peirce.Feb 10, 2023Luke Huigsloot
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says no chance ETH is classed as securityThe ConsenSys founder and Ethereum co-founder said it’s as unlikely as ride-sharing service Uber becoming illegal.Feb 9, 2023Jesse Coghlan
Mississippi Senate passes bill to protect cryptocurrency miners from discriminationThe bill would legalize home digital asset mining and the operation of mining businesses in areas zoned for industrial use, and prohibit the Public Service Commission from imposing discriminatory electricity rates on mining businesses.Feb 9, 2023Derek Andersen
3AC and CoinFLEX launch website, waitlist for crypto claims exchangeThe exchange will allow crypto bankruptcy claims to be traded, according to an official Twitter announcement.Feb 9, 2023Tom Blackstone
China’s 180M digital yuan airdrop, Devastation in Turkey, Laos’ CBDC: Asia ExpressChina airdrops 180 million digital yuan to celebrate Lunar New Year, boosting consumption. APAC crypto exchanges donate to Turkey after a devastating earthquake. Laos and Soramitsu launch a proof-of-concept for a CBDC.Feb 9, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Rocket Pool’s Ethereum staking service reaches $1B in TVLThe milestone comes less than two years after the launch of its mainnet.Feb 9, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Ethereum NFT collections lost nearly 60% of their market cap in 2022: ReportNFTs, like the rest of crypto, felt the influence of bad actors and market manipulators in 2022. Those launched after the start of the crypto winter did better.Feb 9, 2023Derek Andersen
Kraken reaches $30M settlement with SEC over staking as IRS seeks user information“Kraken not only offered investors outsized returns untethered to any economic realities, but also retained the right to pay them no returns at all,” said Gurbir Grewal.Feb 9, 2023Turner Wright
Coincover secures $30M in funding to strengthen digital asset securityThe funding round was led by Foundation Capital, with follow-on investment from CMT Digital.Feb 9, 2023Judith BannermanQuist
Banks under pressure from US authorities to cut ties with crypto firmsUnited States authorities are allegedly discouraging banks from offering services to the crypto industry.Feb 9, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Celsius‘ motion to extend timeline for restructuring plan faces objection from creditors“It is time to allow the Debtors’ customers to propose their own plan for the assets that they were defrauded into investing with Celsius,” said a Withhold account holders’ filing.Feb 9, 2023Turner Wright
Judge extends Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail restrictions on messaging apps: ReportThe former FTX CEO’s bail restrictions will remain in place until Feb. 21 following the judge’s ruling to extend a ban on using certain messaging apps.Feb 9, 2023Turner Wright
Why are artificial intelligence tokens going parabolic? Watch Market Talks liveJoin us as we discuss the reasons behind the recent price rally of artificial intelligence tokens.Feb 9, 2023Adrian J. Permal
New Hampshire could become an alternative for crypto firms moving to the BahamasA state commission recommended that New Hampshire eliminate the gray area in which cryptocurrency companies currently operate.Feb 9, 2023Brendan Cochrane
Bitfarms settles outstanding loan with BlockFi for $7.75M The Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company has reduced its debt by nearly 85% since June 2022.Feb 9, 2023Sam Bourgi
AI to feature prominently in the crypto user experience — Nansen CEONansen CEO Alex Svanevik tells Hashing It Out that he is bullish that artificial intelligence will play a major role in the future of the crypto industry.Feb 9, 2023Elisha Owusu Akyaw
Bitcoin price hits 2-week low amid warning $22.5K loss means fresh dipBitcoin may go “hard lower” if it fails to preserve the area around $22,500, market participants say.Feb 9, 2023William Suberg
Cointelegraph Top 100 of 2023: Heroes and villains from 81–90 out nowCointelegraph is releasing its 2023 Top 100 list in increments, with profiles 81 to 90 ready for viewing. Take a gander!Feb 9, 2023Cointelegraph
Crypto and securities: New interpretation of US Howey test gaining ground Lewis Cohen headed a team researching Howey-related case law to propose an application that differentiates between primary and secondary transactions.Feb 9, 2023Derek Andersen
The importance of open-source in computer science and software developmentOpen-source software development promotes collaboration, innovation and accessibility in the tech industry.Feb 9, 2023Alice Ivey
German DekaBank plans to launch tokenization platform by 2024DekaBank’s partnership with Metaco is not about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin but the tokenization of bonds and stocks.Feb 9, 2023Helen Partz
LocalBitcoins closes down P2P crypto exchange serviceLocalBitcoins’ customers have 12 months to withdraw their cryptocurrencies from the LocalBitcoins wallet but are advised to do so immediately.Feb 9, 2023Helen Partz
Chiliz launches layer-1 blockchain to expand fan token ecosystemFan token platform Chiliz validates the genesis block of its new layer-1 EVM-compatible blockchain to mark its five-year anniversary.Feb 9, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
Here’s a list of countries that love the metaverse the most56.8% of metaverse-related tweets from Vietnam were positive sentiments that support the concept.Feb 9, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Tether’s assets exceed liabilities in new reserves report by BDOAs of Dec. 31, 2022, Tether’s consolidated assets amounted to at least $67 billion, exceeding consolidated liabilities by at least $960 million.Feb 9, 2023Helen Partz
Arthur Hayes bets on Bitcoin, altcoin surge in H1 2023 as he buys BTCThe ex-BitMEX CEO announces a BTC deployment “over the coming days” amid hopes that the good times will last for crypto until the middle of the year.Feb 9, 2023William Suberg
Russian government subsidizes crypto mining facility in SiberiaThe facility, which opens this year, will possess 30,000 crypto mining machines, hire 100 workers and consume 100 megawatts from the power grid.Feb 9, 2023David Attlee
Argo CEO follows resignation trend after mining facility sold to Galaxy Digital The CEO of the cryptocurrency miner Argo Blockchain is the second executive to step down from the company after selling its Helios mining facility to Galaxy Digital.Feb 9, 2023Savannah Fortis