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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame and US prosecutors are discussing a plea deal: Report

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Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is reportedly discussing a guilty plea with authorities in the United States. According to an Aug. 8 Bloomberg report, lawyers for Salame could enter a guilty plea as early as September, in advance of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, scheduled to start on Oct. 2. Prosecutors had reportedly been investigating Salame for potential violations of U.S. campaign finance laws related to his girlfriend Michelle Bond’s run for Congress, in which they both allegedly exceeded the federal limits on contributions.…

CPI report may show uptick in US inflation — How will Bitcoin price react?

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The S&P 500 index is currently trading only 6% below its all-time high, which was reached in December 2021. Traditionally, such a situation would be seen as a bullish sign for risk-on assets, including commodities and cryptocurrencies, but this time, it appears that investors have been using the stock market as a means of protection against the recent inflation surge, which peaked at over 4% between April 2021 and May 2023. For Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency investors, inflation has typically been viewed as a positive factor influencing the price, as…

Bitcoin Funds Witness Largest Weekly Outflows Since March: Report

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The latest weekly report from CoinShares reveals that crypto investment products, particularly Bitcoin funds, saw major outflows for the third consecutive week. As investors continue to take profit, a total of $107 million in outflows was recorded in the previous week.  Crypto investment products listed in the report are from various exchange-traded product (ETP) providers, including 21Shares, Grayscale Investments, Bitwise, and Proshares. However, it was found that a significant portion of the outflows came from Purpose Investments and ETC Issuance.  From a regional standpoint, CoinShares discovered that the outflows were…

Bitcoin, Ether Flat as PayPal USD Report Fails to Ignite Market; SHIB Finds Support

“PayPal USD (PYUSD), a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued in collaboration with Paxos Trust Co., is a significant development in the digital finance landscape,” said Jeff Mei, COO of crypto exchange BTSE, in a Telegram message. “Signifying the growing convergence between traditional financial systems and the world of crypto, this news is definitely bullish for the crypto market.” Source BitcoincryptoexchangeEtherExchangesFailsFindsFlatIgniteMarketPayPalReportSHIBSupportUSD CryptoX Portal

Binance sold USDC for BTC and ETH after Silvergate Bank collapse: PoR report

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance released its latest proof-of-reserves (PoRs) on Aug. 1, offering transparency into its crypto reserves. However, the movement of its USD Coin (USDC) reserves at the time of Silvergte’s collapse caught many people’s attention and became a topic of discussion on X (formerly Twitter). The latest reserve audit suggests Binance holds more than enough crypto and cash to cover user funds. The ratio of Binance’s net balances to its customers’ net balances is more than 100% for all its assets as shown in the snapshot below. Binance asset reserve…

Bitstamp crypto exchange to raise funds for global expansion: Report

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Bitstamp, one of the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, is moving forward with its global expansion ambitions, reportedly working to raise new funds to scale operations. Crypto exchange Bitstamp started the fundraising process in late June, with Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings acting as an adviser, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 7. The firm plans to use the raised capital to launch derivatives trading in Europe in 2024 and expand several of its served markets in Asia. Bitstamp is also looking to scale its services in the United Kingdom, the report notes.…

Cathie Wood predicts SEC simultaneously allows multiple spot crypto ETFs: Report

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ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood has reportedly suggested that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, at the same time. In an Aug. 7 interview with Bloomberg, Wood predicted the SEC would approve “more than one [ETF] at once” if it moves forward with any application currently under consideration. ARK Investment Management sent in one of the most recent spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications in June after amending the submission to include a surveillance-sharing agreement. Today on…

New York AG probes transactions at Genesis, ties with Barry Silbert: Report

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Digital Currency Group (DCG) is now under scrutiny for its financial transactions involving its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital. The investigation is reportedly being conducted by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission are reportedly engaged in investigating, seeking interviews with potential witnesses associated with both Genesis and DCG. According to the report, the investigation examines loans and other transactions performed between the companies. DCG revealed last year that it had received around $575 million in…

CDC report underscores importance of Judge’s verdict in Ripple case

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The Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), an American advocacy organization, on August 1, unveiled a comprehensive “impact and analysis” report on the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. The report scrutinizes the case’s verdict, highlighting its profound implications for the crypto industry’s future. According to the CDC’s evaluation, Judge Analisa Torres’s ruling sets a vital precedent in digital currency. It distinguishes between an investment contract and the underlying asset, representing a groundbreaking development in crypto regulation. The report examines Judge Torres’s categorization of Ripple’s XRP token distributions into three classes: institutional sales,…

Coinbase Q2 report exceeds analyst expectations despite legal battle with SEC

Coinbase released its financial results for the second quarter of the year, beating the analysts’ expectations. The company reported $663 million in net revenue, which is down by 10% compared to the same period last year. Coinbase also disclosed an adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, of $194 million and a net loss of $97 million, which is a huge uptick from the last quarter’s net loss of $1.1 billion. The company had transaction revenue of $327 million compared to $375 million in the first quarter,…