SEC Seeks New Voices for Advisory Committee Amid Crypto Pivot
The SEC is seeking candidates for its Investor Advisory Committee, emphasizing investor protection and regulatory priorities as it shifts toward a more pro-crypto stance under new leadership. Investor Advisory Committee to Shape SEC Policies—Who Will Join? The U.S. Securities and…
The Dark Side of Memecoins: Dubai Regulator Warns of Market Manipulation and Scam Projects
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a warning to investors and consumers about the risks of memecoins, which are highly speculative and volatile assets often subject to market manipulation. Memecoin Issuers Face VARA Scrutiny Dubai’s VARA has warned…
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF | Abu Dhabi’s $437M Investment
Abu Dhabi has made a big move into digital assets by investing $436.9 million into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) through Mubadala Investment Company, one of Abu Dhabi’s top sovereign wealth funds. This is a major first for institutional investors….
Report: US Customs Impound Bitcoin Miners as Tech Regulations Tighten
According to a newly published report by Blockspace, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is said to have been impounding bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining machines. Sources Claim U.S. Customs Seized ASIC Bitcoin Miners Under FCC Orders The disclosure…
$Libra Token Scam Explained! – Bitcoinik
The Argentine president distanced himself from the Libra token & said that he was not aware of the vision of the Libra token project team. The insiders successfully cashed out more than $100 million for this token. Summary The Argentine…
Hashflare Operators Plead Guilty in Massive Fraud Case
Two Estonian nationals, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, pleaded guilty to operating a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through their fraudulent mining service, Hashflare. The scheme, running from 2015 to 2019, deceived hundreds of thousands worldwide, including U.S. investors, by…
Saylor and Bukele Discuss How El Salvador Can Accelerate Global Bitcoin Adoption
Michael Saylor has met with Salvadoran President Bukele to discuss accelerating global bitcoin adoption as El Salvador strengthens its position, continuing to accumulate bitcoin despite IMF-driven policy adjustments. Michael Saylor Meets Nayib Bukele to Discuss Bitcoin Strategy Michael Saylor, executive…
Crypto News You May Have Missed This Week | Feb. 15, 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with News You May Have Missed This Week! In this edition, we’re bringing you the top stories that flew under the radar. Catch up in minutes and stay informed with the stories that matter most. Argentina…
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is a Breakout to $105K on the Horizon or a Collapse Below $90K Looming?
Bitcoin traded at $97,705 with a market cap of $1.93 trillion and a lower than usual 24-hour trade volume of $15.54 billion, experiencing a quiet session on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, within an intraday price range of $97,089 to $97,965….
State Street Plans Crypto Custody Expansion by 2026, Report Says
A report from The Information indicates that several major Wall Street financial institutions are positioning themselves to deepen their involvement in cryptocurrency markets. Among them, State Street and Citigroup are said to be preparing to introduce crypto custody services. Sources…
