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SEC Takes Action Against Crypto Trading Platform Beaxy and Its Executives – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against crypto trading platform Beaxy and its executives. Additionally, the regulator alleged that the cryptocurrency exchange’s founder raised $8 million in an unregistered crypto token offering and “misappropriated at least $900,000 for personal use, including gambling.” SEC Charges Crypto Exchange Platform Beaxy The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday that it has filed charges against crypto asset trading platform Beaxy, its founder, and its executives. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler commented: We allege that Beaxy and its affiliates performed…

Economist Peter Schiff Warns of US Dollar Devaluation and ‘Biggest Economic Disaster’ in History – Economics Bitcoin News

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Economist Peter Schiff has warned of “the biggest economic disaster” in U.S. history. He stressed that we are on the cusp of a financial crisis and “it’s going to be much bigger than the last.” In addition, he said the U.S. dollar is being debased in order to fund the bank bailouts. Peter Schiff Foresees ‘Biggest Economic Disaster’ in US History Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff shared his warnings about the U.S. economy, the banking crisis, and where inflation is headed on NTD News Monday. Commenting on Federal Reserve…

SEC Needs New Tools, Expertise, and Resources to Regulate Crypto Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said in a congressional hearing that the securities regulator “requires new tools, expertise, and resources” to combat misconduct in the crypto space. “We’ve seen the Wild West of the crypto markets, rife with noncompliance, where investors have put hard-earned assets at risk in a highly speculative asset class,” he stressed. SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Budget Request and Crypto Regulation The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, testified on his agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget…

Most Crypto Sent From Wallets Sponsoring Russia in Ukraine War Reaches CEXs, Binance, Research Shows – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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Millions of U.S. dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency has been sent to centralized exchanges (CEXs), most notably Binance, from wallets providing funds in support of Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, transaction data suggests. According to Ukrainian analysts, the money was transferred to the crypto trading platforms in order to be laundered. Over 90% of Pro-Russian Crypto Transfers Identified in a Study Sent to Largest Exchange More than $40 million was sent last year from wallets that were used to sponsor the Russian invasion of Ukraine to cryptocurrency exchanges, according to an…

Former FTX CEO Seeks $10M Insurance Fund for Legal Defense, Request Opposed by FTX Debtors and Unsecured Creditors – Bitcoin News

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Court filings reveal that the FTX co-founder is seeking access to a $10 million insurance plan to cover his attorney fees. FTX debtors and unsecured creditors have opposed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request, arguing that every dollar spent on his defense is “one less dollar” available to cover the losses of the debtors. FTX Debtors and Unsecured Creditors Oppose Sam Bankman-Fried’s Request for D&O Funds Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, is seeking access to a $10 million legal insurance fund to cover his defense expenses. The filing notes that…

TUSD Jumps 110% While Others Experience Reductions – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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Four stablecoins have reduced their supplies this month, while the stablecoin token TrueUSD (TUSD) has seen its supply jump 110% higher over the last 30 days. TUSD resides natively on four different blockchains. The number of Ethereum-based TUSD rose 27%, while the number of Tron-based TUSD stablecoins increased by 218%. TUSD Supply Swells, Tron-Issued Stablecoins Rise 218% In the past month, several stablecoins experienced supply reductions, including usd coin (USDC), binance coin (BUSD), gemini dollar (GUSD), and USDD. Gemini’s GUSD led the pack with a 30.5% redemption rate over the…

Biggest Movers: XMR Nears 6-Week High, as LINK Falls Near a Resistance Level – Bitcoin News

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Monero climbed for a third consecutive session on Thursday, as the token moved marginally closer to a six-week high. This rise in price comes despite the fact that the global market cap mostly consolidated, and is trading just 0.50% higher as of writing. As for LINK, chainlink bulls have so far failed to break out of a key resistance point. Monero (XMR) Monero (XMR) was one of Thursday’s notable gainers, with prices climbing for a third consecutive session. XMR/USD rose to a high of $163.19 earlier in today’s session, which…

Do Kwon to Stand Trial in Montenegro, May Serve Time Before Extradition – Bitcoin News

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Before extradition, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon will first have to stand trial in Montenegro for traveling on a fake passport, according to his lawyer in the country. The fugitive crypto entrepreneur may also have to serve time in prison before he is extradited from the Balkan nation, its justice minister indicated. Alleged South Korean Crypto Fraudster Do Kwon Stays in the Balkans for Now, Officials Say Kwon Do-Hyung, the CEO of the company behind crashed stablecoin terrausd and cryptocurrency luna who is better known as Do Kwon, will face…

BTC Rises to $29,000 for First Time Since Last June – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Bitcoin rose above $29,000 on Thursday, as price moved to its strongest point since last June. The surge came despite some consolidation in cryptocurrency markets, ahead of the upcoming U.S. GDP report. Ethereum was also higher, as it continued to trade above $1,800. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) moved to its highest point in nine months, despite cryptocurrencies mostly consolidating ahead of the upcoming U.S. GDP report. Following a low of $28,155.83 on Wednesday, BTC/USD raced to an intraday peak of $29,159.90 earlier in the session. As a result of this surge…

Crypto Exchange Bybit Partners With Innovation Growth Hub to Launch Blockchain Education Program – Bitcoin News

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Bybit has said it is inviting African youths that wish to attend a blockchain education training program to submit their applications. The training and educational program is expected to help the participating individuals learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology. Understanding the Blockchain Bybit, one of the world’s leading global crypto exchanges, has partnered with Innovation Growth Hub to launch a blockchain education and training program targeting African youths. The training program is expected to help young people learn and understand the fundamentals of blockchain, as well as how this creates…