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Senator Warren Slams Citibank’s Ongoing Failures — Suggests Breaking up Citi

Senator Warren Slams Citibank’s Ongoing Failures — Suggests Breaking up CitiSenator Elizabeth Warren has called for bold action from regulators, urging the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address Citibank’s persistent operational failures. Warren stated that Citibank may be “too-big-to-manage,” citing years of regulatory missteps and mishandled reforms, despite ongoing penalties. The letter suggests that breaking up the […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams

The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission says it has taken its first-ever action against crypto “pig butchering” scammers, charging two allegedly “fake crypto asset trading platforms.”

The SEC sued five entities and three people it said were connected to the alleged fake exchanges NanoBit and CoinW6, accusing them of stealing nearly $3.2 million after gaining investors’ trust and pursuing relationships with them via social media, according to a Sept. 17 statement.

“These charges are the SEC’s first enforcement actions alleging these types of scams,” the SEC added.

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UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris

Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit 5K Under Trump, K Under HarrisStandard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or $75,000 under Harris, with temporary drops under a Harris presidency. Regulatory concerns loom, but other factors, like U.S. […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi RegulationHouse Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted that current regulatory frameworks were created for a system reliant on centralized intermediaries, not the decentralized, peer-to-peer […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Kraken Crypto Exchange Operator Fined by Australian Court

Kraken Crypto Exchange Operator Fined by Australian CourtThe 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 […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure

Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory PressureCrypto 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 […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s important

Resilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) gained 4% between Aug. 21 and Aug. 22, and despite losing some momentum, it has sustained the $60,000 support. Some analysts argue that a break above the $62,000 resistance is necessary to confirm a bullish trend. However, given the market’s confidence in the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) implementing expansionary measures, the odds still favor Bitcoin bulls.



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UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation

Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks InvestigationThe 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 […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent Legislation

Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent LegislationAs Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal in its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent legislative developments have highlighted a growing discord between U.S. Congress and the SEC over digital asset regulation. This past week, legislators passed comprehensive digital asset legislation aimed at curbing the SEC’s expansive jurisdiction claims. As Coinbase […]

UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto

Top Coinbase Lawyer Asserts That Ethereum Is a Commodity As Consensys Launches ETH-Related Lawsuit Against SEC

Top Coinbase Lawyer Asserts That Ethereum Is a Commodity As Consensys Launches ETH-Related Lawsuit Against SEC

The chief legal officer of crypto exchange Coinbase says that Ethereum (ETH) is a commodity as decentralized finance (DeFi) firm Consensys launches a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a new post, crypto lawyer Paul Grewal affirms that the top smart contract platform is a commodity rather than a security and […]

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UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto