Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest in our teams and systems to protect our users,” Binance claimed. Binance […]
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $ 3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to …
Grayscale Highlights Risks of ETH Staking Restrictions in Latest SEC Disclosure
According to supplemental disclosures in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust 8-K report, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 20, the trust’s inability to utilize its ethereum for staking services places its shares at a “comparative disadvantage.” Grayscale: Ethereum Trust Strategy Could be Impacted by Staking Limitations While multiple exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers […]
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins to regulated companies, categorizing them as “Regulated Stablecoins.” Binance will make phased […]
Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Faces Backlash Over Token Restrictions and Minimal Allocations
The announcement of Eigenlayer’s airdrop, featuring non-transferable tokens and aggressive geo-restrictions, has sparked outrage among users who felt the allocated amount was minimal and the documentation confusing. Despite adding over $ 15.7 billion in staked Ether in anticipation, participants criticized the linear distribution model favoring large restakers and the stringent geographic limits excluding users …