New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors […]
US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession
Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling for immediate rate cuts to stabilize the economy. Senators […]
US Lawmakers Urge Treasury Action on Russian Crypto Exchange Sanctions Evasion
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 $ …
FTX Payment Plan Faces Backlash, Clients Slam 2022 Asset Valuation as ‘Theft,’ Urge Court for Fair Redress
Following the submission of a proposal by FTX estate debtors to reimburse customer assets based on their value as of Nov. 11, 2022, numerous objections have been raised by customers. A notable objection comes from an FTX client in France, who criticizes the estate for “depleting creditor funds by imposing exorbitant charges for their services.” […]
US Prosecutors Urge Court to Keep Binance’s Ex-CEO in the Country Amid Flight Risk Concerns
In the wake of the settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, federal authorities are insisting that the exchange’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), remain stateside until his sentencing in February 2024. Justice Department Seeks to Restrict Ex-Binance CEO’s Travel Before Sentencing A recent court filing reveals that […]