U.S. Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), along with Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. They expressed concerns that Garantex is reportedly facilitating sanctions evasion and funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The letter cited reports indicating that $ …
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker
A new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as an unregistered securities broker. Lawsuit Alleges Coinbase Illegally Sold Securities Without Registration According to legal […]
Dimon Doubles Down on Bitcoin Dislike, SBF to Aid Legal Action Against Celebrities, and More — Week in Review
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his critical stance on bitcoin, labeling it a fraud and dismissing its potential as a legitimate currency. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement that involves cooperating with legal actions against celebrities linked to FTX’s collapse. U.S. analysts are evaluating the impact of the proposed […]
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a pivotal moment in the extensive legal battles following the crypto exchange’s colossal collapse. Former Crypto Tycoon and Now Convicted Inmate […]
Monday’s Market Action Sees $36.7 Million Outflow From US Spot Bitcoin ETFs
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another round of outflows, shedding $ 36.7 million since the outflows on Friday. Additionally, after the close of Monday’s market, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) offloaded 2,524.1 bitcoins valued at $ 159.25 million. Blackrock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC Lead in Bitcoin Accumulation as GBTC Sells …