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Under Attack: The SEC’s Stance on Cryptocurrency

Crypto Exchanges, General Crypto News, Regulatory / Nicholas King

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been critical of the cryptocurrency industry, leading many experts to believe that crypto is under attack. The SEC argues that many digital assets may be securities subject to federal securities laws, causing increased uncertainty and fear in the industry. Crypto experts believe the SEC’s approach is misguided and motivated by a desire to protect the traditional financial system.

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Novatel Bahrain AL Dana Accepts Crypto Payments

Crypto Companies, Crypto Exchanges / Nicholas King

Novatel Bahrain AL Dana has made history by becoming the first hotel in the Middle East and North Africa to accept cryptocurrency payments. This move marks a significant milestone in the acceptance of digital currencies and the wider adoption of blockchain technology.

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Open Exchange and 3AC Partnership Revolutionizes Financial Tech

Crypto Exchanges / Nicholas King

Open Exchange, a leading fintech provider, has partnered with blockchain platform 3AC to launch a new platform designed for financial institutions. With a focus on security, scalability, and transparency, 3AC’s platform will revolutionize the way financial institutions operate and offer better services to their customers.

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Binance Deploys zk-SNARKs for Increased Transparency

Crypto Exchanges / Nicholas King

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the deployment of zk-SNARKs technology to its Proof of Reserves system in order to increase transparency and secure the assets of its users. This move demonstrates Binance’s commitment to maintaining high standards of security and trust, setting a positive example for the rest of the industry

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Paxos Investigated by New York Regulator

Paxos Is Now Being Investigated by New York Regulator

Alt Coins, Crypto Exchanges, Regulatory / Nicholas King

Stablecoin issuer Paxos is currently under investigation by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), according to sources close to the matter. The regulator is looking into whether or not the company has been adhering to state-level regulations governing the operation of cryptocurrency firms.

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Kraken to Halt Staking Services in SEC Settlement

Crypto Exchanges, Regulatory / Nicholas King

Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, will shut down its staking services as part of a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had accused the exchange of offering unregistered securities through its staking services, which allowed customers to earn rewards for participating in a blockchain network. The discontinuation of staking services has caused mixed reactions in the cryptocurrency community, with some expressing disappointment and others seeing it as a step towards greater regulation.

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LocalBitcoins Shuts Down Operations: A Major Loss for The Community

Bitcoin News, Crypto Exchanges, General Crypto News / Nicholas King

LocalBitcoins, a popular peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange, is closing down due to challenging regulatory environment. Withdrawal of funds is advised as user accounts will be disabled in 30 days. The closure marks a significant loss for the Bitcoin community.

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Binance Leads Effort to Restore Trust in Crypto with New Consortium

Crypto Exchanges, General Crypto News / Nicholas King

Binance is organizing a consortium aimed at rebuilding trust in the crypto industry. The consortium, which will be made up of key players in the crypto space, will work to establish and maintain industry-wide standards for security, transparency, and accountability.

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FTX Bankruptcy Causes Stir as Exchange Asks for Return of Political Donations

Crypto Exchanges, General Crypto News / Nicholas King

The crypto world was stunned by the recent news that the once high-flying cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, has declared bankruptcy. The news has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, and many are left wondering what went wrong. FTX was founded in 2019 and quickly became one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. The exchange was known

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A Former Coinbase Employee Takes Pleas Deal

Crypto Exchanges, General Crypto News / Nicholas King

A former Coinbase employee has agreed to a plea deal in connection with a case of insider trading. The individual, who worked in the compliance department of the cryptocurrency exchange, has been accused of using non-public information to trade in cryptocurrencies on the platform. The plea deal marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation

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