US Lawmaker Introducing Legislation to Remove SEC Chairman Due to ‘Long Series of Abuses’

A U.S. lawmaker has announced that he is introducing legislation to remove the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman in order to “correct a long series of abuses.” The SEC, under Chair... Read more »

Bitcoin retracing? Here are the odds of it returning to $28K

In today’s Market Report episode, analyst and writer Marcel Pechman covers the regulatory environment that has been limiting Bitcoin’s (BTC) upside and the odds of a dump at $28,000. The show airs... Read more »

SEC Deems DASH, ALGO, and OMG ‘Unregistered Securities’ in Bittrex Lawsuit

According to the recent complaint by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Bittrex, the securities regulator insists that a few crypto asset tokens were offered and sold as investment contracts... Read more »

Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote

Payward Europe Solutions, an Irish subsidiary of Kraken registered in Dublin, was awarded virtual asset service provider (VASP) authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland on April 18. We’re pleased to announce... Read more »

SEC’s Gary Gensler says he has never owned crypto

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler stated that he has never owned cryptocurrency or digital assets during an April 18 hearing. SEC chair owns no crypto assets When asked by... Read more »

Canadian Police Launch Cryptocurrency Investigations Center

The police service of the Canadian city of Calgary is launching a Cryptocurrency Investigations Centre in partnership with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to help combat crypto crime. The center “will enable law... Read more »

Bitcoin on-chain data highlights the steps BTC is taking to exit the bear market

Glassnode’s latest analysis suggests that Bitcoin has built a strong foundation below the $30,000 level, and the current supply structure shows similarities to early 2016 and early 2019. The report shows that... Read more »

Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization

Ad Polygon Labs and Ledger are urging EU lawmakers to amend certain clauses in the Data Act related to rules for smart contracts. The companies wrote in a joint open letter that... Read more »

Bitcoin sparks liquidations as analyst says BTC price may dip 12% more

Bitcoin (BTC) headed lower into the April 17 Wall Street open as downside began liquidating longs. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s price tipped for a break below $29,000 Data... Read more »

Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations

According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent... Read more »