Singapore’s central bank and regulatory authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has dropped a bombshell on the global financial landscape. Significantly, Kyle Davies and Su Zhu, the duo behind Three Arrows Capital (3AC), have been handed a nine-year prohibition
The cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has fallen victim to a massive hack, resulting in the loss of an estimated $53 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), TRON (TRX), and Polygon (MATIC). This cyber heist has left the exchange and its users reeling
Coinbase’s recent announcement confirming its plans to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its operations is a landmark decision. This move will enable quicker and more cost-efficient transactions for Bitcoin, aiming to make the crypto asset more user-friendly. However, while
Binance US CEO Brian Shroder has announced his resignation amid a wave of layoffs. The company is slashing its workforce by a third, letting go of 100 employees. Brian Shroder’s departure marks the third CEO change for Binance US since
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, recently entered a guilty plea in a U.S. District Court for defrauding the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) and conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. His plea follows a
Investors and crypto enthusiasts on the X platform (formerly Twitter) have been abuzz with questions and speculation after Genesis Global Trading announced it will be winding down its U.S.-based spot trading crypto services by Sept. 18. The move has left
In the wake of high-profile bankruptcies and regulatory actions that have left the cryptocurrency lending industry reeling, Coinbase Global Inc. is stepping in to fill the void. Through its Prime service, the U.S.-based exchange aims to attract institutional investors with
FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily halted user accounts linked to Kroll, its bankruptcy claims agent, following a troubling cyber breach. While seemingly necessary for safeguarding users, this decision raises questions about crypto firms’ broader vulnerabilities in an era
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp is set to cease Ethereum staking offerings for its American clientele starting September 25, 2023. As other regions like the European Union embrace clearer crypto regulations, US investors and exchanges are left navigating a murky scene. According
Cryptocurrency giant Genesis, an arm of the Digital Currency Group, has struck a $175 million settlement with the beleaguered crypto exchange FTX. The deal, part of a broader effort to resolve claims connected to the ongoing bankruptcy issues of both
Binance has filed for a protective court order against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to what it calls “overbroad” and “unduly burdensome” requests for communications and deposition testimony from its executives. According to Reuters, the exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase has rattled the US crypto landscape. However, the firm’s motion to dismiss has gained high-profile support. Senator Cynthia Lummis recently filed an amicus brief siding with the crypto exchange. Coinbase, a
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