Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgradeThe list of top censorship offenders is populated by popular platforms such as Binance, Celsius Network, Bitfinex, Ledger Live, Huobi (HTX) and Coinbase.Sep 27, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Binance fully exits Russia with sale to CommEXThe financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. However, as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said.Sep 27, 2023Helen Partz
6th Swiss bank joins SDX digital asset exchangeHypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, joins SDX’s central securities depository.Sep 27, 2023David Attlee
Will Bitcoin price hold $26K ahead of monthly $3B BTC options expiry?Bitcoin trading volumes at a five-year low and the S&P 500 reaching its lowest levels in over three months could spell trouble for BTC bulls.Sep 27, 2023Marcel Pechman
Bitcoiner who tried to trade his way to Alaska shares his ‘humbling’ experienceDespite coming up short of his goal, crypto trader Thomas Kralow said the crypto-funded expedition was all about two things: “Bitcoin and happiness.”Sep 27, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Bitcoin Ordinals haven’t wrestled blockspace from money TXs: GlassnodeInscriptions have been acting more as a “packing filler,” stuffed into any remaining space once higher-value monetary transfers are packed into blocks, said the firm.Sep 27, 2023Brayden Lindrea
Ben Armstrong charges revealed: Could face fines or prison if convictedCrypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong was released on bail around eight hours after being booked by Gwinnett County police for loitering and simple assault.Sep 27, 2023Martin Young
Crypto mining ‘Ponzi’ co-founder sentenced to 12 years in prisonConvicted fraudster Pablo Renato Rodriguez must also serve three years of supervised release after he finishes his 12-year prison sentence.Sep 27, 2023Brayden Lindrea
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donations can be surfaced in trial, rules judgeDespite campaign finance charges being dropped in July, the prosecution has been granted permission to present evidence of Bankman-Fried’s political donations in his upcoming fraud trial.Sep 27, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Crypto lender BlockFi gets court nod for plan to repay customersThe approval is seen as a milestone moment for BlockFi’s 100,000-plus creditors, who have been long awaiting repayment.Sep 26, 2023Brayden Lindrea
Nomura’s Laser Digital receives in-principal approval for operations in Abu DhabiThe Japanese bank joins a rapidly growing number of digital asset firms operating in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates.Sep 26, 2023Derek Andersen
SEC pushes deadline for ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF to JanuaryThe commission gave itself an additional 60 days to consider the listing of ARK 21Shares’ investment vehicle on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with a final deadline set for Jan. 10.Sep 26, 2023Turner Wright
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘immediately’The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight.Sep 26, 2023Turner Wright
Bitwise amends spot Bitcoin ETF application with new, detailed argumentationThe amendments tackle arguments made by the SEC against the use of the CME BTC futures market for surveillance sharing.Sep 26, 2023Derek Andersen
CBDCs could support a more stable economy — if banks run the showCentral bank digital currencies could confer economic benefits if governments don’t use them to cannibalize the commercial banking industry.Sep 26, 2023Bradley Allgood
Former White House official will lead Ripple’s policy and government armRipple’s newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom and Lyft following six years in government.Sep 26, 2023Turner Wright
Circle launches native euro stablecoin on StellarThe EURC stablecoin (formerly EUROC) is now available on Stellar in addition to Ethereum and Avalanche.Sep 26, 2023Tom Blackstone
Gemini invests $24M for expansion in IndiaLaunched in May, the Gemini Gurgaon Hub has since added over 70 staff.Sep 26, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
US Federal Reserve Banks say stablecoins could ‘become a source of financial instability’The report compares stablecoins to money market funds and ultimately concludes they have similar shortcomings.Sep 26, 2023Tristan Greene
Do Bitcoin halvings spark BTC price rallies, or is it US Treasurys?An intriguing chart shows a close relationship between U.S. 10-year Treasurys and Bitcoin halving price rallies.Sep 26, 2023Marcel Pechman
Bahrain’s Bank ABC using JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain for cross-border paymentsAfter two years of experiments, JPMorgan and the Bahraini bank will offer U.S. dollar payment settlement in several countries, with plans to expand to euro service as well.Sep 26, 2023Derek Andersen
US Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to cartel over ‘illicit fentanyl trafficking’An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States.Sep 26, 2023Turner Wright
Kraken secures money license registrations in Spain and IrelandThe move follows the crypto exchange’s successful VASP registration in Italy.Sep 26, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Bitcoin analysts flag key BTC price points as bulls cling to $26KBTC price support and resistance lines in the sand are crystallizing amid a fresh bout of low volatility for Bitcoin.Sep 26, 2023William Suberg
Immunefi launches on-chain bug bounties through ‘Vaults’ systemThe Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available.Sep 26, 2023Tom Blackstone
JPMorgan subsidiary Chase UK to restrict crypto transactionsChase Bank customers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to make crypto transactions starting Oct. 16.Sep 26, 2023Helen Partz
French telecom group invests millions in local AI industryThe French telecom group Iliad revealed it has purchased one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and plans to create an AI research lab in Paris, among other developments.Sep 26, 2023Savannah Fortis
MoneyGram to launch noncustodial crypto wallets by Q1 2024The noncustodial wallet will continue MoneyGram’s remittance focus, allowing users to easily convert their digital assets to fiat.Sep 26, 2023Prashant Jha
‘Massive’ crypto use cases to surface by 2030 — Coinbase execCointelegraph talks with Coinbase protocols lead and Base creator Jesse Pollak about the company’s new blockchain, which is already a force to be reckoned with.Sep 26, 2023Andrew Singer
US gov’t messed up my $250K Bitcoin price prediction: Tim Draper, Hall of FlameTim Draper believes the prospects of a Bitcoin ETF aren’t very likely until Nikki Haley is elected president.Sep 26, 2023Ciaran Lyons