Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards

Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading platforms by the Capital Markets Board. It will also ensure the safe custody of […] Source CryptoX Portal

Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing

In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate investment contracts involved in the transactions on Kraken’s platform. Kraken […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that finance North Korea’s nuclear and missile initiatives. The decision […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Ethereum Transaction Fees Slide Nearly 94% Over the Past 68 Days

Similar to Bitcoin’s onchain fees, the cost of transacting on the Ethereum network has recently seen a significant decline. Over the previous 68 days, since March 5, 2024, Ethereum’s network fees have fallen by 93.7%, from $30.33 per transfer to $1.91 per transaction. Declining Ethereum Fees: A 68-Day Overview Transacting on the Ethereum blockchain has […] Source CryptoX Portal

Trump taps Bitcoin Magazine CEO to set ‘day 1’ crypto policy

Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, is working with Bitcoin Magazine chief executive officer David Bailey on a crypto policy agenda. In a May 11 post on X, Bailey stated that he has been working with Trump for a month on a so-called “comprehensive executive order” to be signed on “day 1.” “Day 1” also happens to be when Trump, according to comments made in Iowa back in December, plans to be a dictator. Trump later told Time that the remark was made “in jest.”…

Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao: Two of the biggest crypto titans are sentenced

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. This is Part One of a three-part series interview with William Quigley, a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor and co-founder of WAX and Tether, conducted by Selva Ozelli exclusively for crypto.news. Part One is about Sam Bankman-Fried’s and Changpeng Zhao’s prison sentences. Part Two is about cryptocurrency and banking. Part Three is about the future of NFTs. 1) For the benefit of crypto.news readers, please tell us about…

Match Systems Announces Recovery of $68 Million in Stolen Cryptex Crypto Assets

Match Systems, a cybersecurity company specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services, blockchain forensics, and investigations, recently announced the recovery of $68 million in stolen crypto assets from Cryptex, a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2016. The specifics of the recovery operation have not been disclosed. In a recent social media post, Match Systems further stated: […] Source CryptoX Portal