Tag: Report

U.S. Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report

Anthony B

Recently, Binance has made efforts to increase its commitment to compliance, growing its security and compliance staff by 500% in 2022. Additionally, last fall the company assembled a global advisory board chaired by Max Baucus, a former Democratic senator from Montana. Meanwhile, the exchange seems eager to improve its relations with the U.S. government, recently becoming active in crypto lobbying in Washington, DC. Author: Elizabeth Napolitano Source link

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Being Investigated by DOJ, SEC: Report

Nikhilesh De

The prosecutors with the DOJ’s Eastern District of New York office have so far requested interviews and documents from DCG and Genesis, the report said, while the SEC appears to be in a similarly early stage of its own inquiry. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said that neither Genesis nor DCG, which is also the parent company to CoinDesk, have so far “been accused of wrongdoing.” Author: Nikhilesh De Source link

SBF met with Biden’s senior advisors 2 months before FTX collapse: Report

Luke Huigsloot

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried met with government officials at the White House on at least four separate occasions in 2022, and reportedly a meeting just two months before the fall of his crypto empire. Most of the meetings were disclosed in visitor logs which are posted by the White House every month, showing that Bankman-Fried had met with Counselor to the President Steve Ricchetti on Apr. 22, 2022 and May. 12, 2022 along with another meeting on May 13 meeting with policy advisor Charlotte Butash However, according to a…

Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report

Helen Partz

Japanese regulators are reconsidering some major cryptocurrency restrictions related to the use of stablecoins like Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC). The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan will lift the ban on the domestic distribution of foreign-issued stablecoins in 2023, local news agency Nikkei reported on Dec. 26. The new stablecoin regulations in Japan will allow local exchanges to handle stablecoin trading under condition of asset preservation by deposits and an upper limit of remittance. “If payment using stablecoins spreads, international remittances may become faster and cheaper,” the report…

$16K Bitcoin dropping to $12K–$14K — Can this really happen? Watch The Market Report

Cointelegraph

On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the possibility of a $12,000–$14,000 Bitcoin (BTC) price and what that would mean for the rest of the crypto space. We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets: New BTC miner capitulation? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Bitcoin prepares to exit a grim November just above $16,000 — what could be on the menu for BTC’s price this week? We discuss the protests in China, the possibility of Bitcoin miners being…

DappRadar’s Sports Report explains how FIFA World Cup introduces Web3 to 5 billion people

Anthony B

Kaunas, Lithuania –News Direct– DappRadar DappRadar, the global dapp store, has announced its inaugural Sports Report, focused on the increasing presence of Web3 projects and applications in the world of sport and their unique ability to enhance fans’ experiences. At a time when the entire world is focused on the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Web3 is connecting millions of people from around the globe through an array of sponsorships, advertising deals and immersive digital experiences centered on sport. In particular, DappRadar’s Sports Report highlights the growing popularity of…

Could a Grayscale Bitcoin Trust collapse be the next black swan event? Watch The Market Report

Cointelegraph

On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss what the ramifications would be if Grayscale Bitcoin Trust were to collapse. We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets: GBTC next BTC price black swan? — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, just like the rest of the crypto industry, remains highly susceptible to downside risk as it continues to deal with the fallout from the implosion of exchange FTX. Contagion is the word on everyone’s…

$138B investment manager Man Group to launch crypto hedge fund: Report

Sam Bourgi

London-based investment manager Man Group Plc is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency hedge fund, signaling continued investor appetite for digital assets in the wake of FTX’s monumental collapse earlier this month.  Bloomberg reported on Nov. 18 that Man Group is preparing to launch its crypto-focused hedge fund through its computer-led trading unit AHL. Citing private sources, Bloomberg disclosed that the new hedge fund could be ready by the end of the year.  A spokesperson for Man Group declined to comment on the matter when asked by Cointelegraph.   Man Group already…

Climate Chain Coalition releases report on blockchain and emerging technologies at COP 27

Ana Paula Pereira

The Climate Chain Coalition (CCC), a network of organizations dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology for effective climate action, including Cointelegraph as a member, delivered on Nov. 11 its stock take report at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.  Founded five years ago, the coalition has been working on initiatives related to the consumption accounting system and greenhouse gas emissions accounting. Tom Baumann, chair and founder of the Climate Chain Coalition, stated: “During those years, the Coalition has grown from 12 founding organizations to over…