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It Takes a Fake Token to Catch a Volume Faker

Last week, the DOJ unveiled an indictment against Gotbit, which CoinDesk profiled in 2019.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2024

It Takes a Fake Token to Catch a Volume Faker

Policy

NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options

The decision follows Nasdaq recently also getting permission for options on spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

By Cheyenne LigonOct 18, 2024

NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options

Policy

U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says

The regulator filed its opening brief in its appeals case to tamp down on political event contracts.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 17, 2024

U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says

Policy

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to stealing nearly 120,000 bitcoins from Bitfinex in 2016, and then conspiring with his wife, Heather “Razzlelkhan” Morgan, to launder a portion of the funds.

By Cheyenne LigonOct 16, 2024

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

Opinion

Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags

The former president deserves credit for making crypto a campaign issue. We wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it.

By Kevin ReynoldsOct 16, 2024

Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags

Policy

Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports

The price of bitcoin (BTC) remained unaffected by the development, rising above $68,000 for the first time since late July.

By Amitoj SinghOct 16, 2024

Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports

Policy

Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

Senior official Sean McHugh disputed any perception of VARA being a friendlier-than-usual crypto regulator.

By Amitoj SinghOct 16, 2024

Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

Policy

Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH

The company's go-between on a quest to see SEC documents – History Associates – told a court it intends to ask for an immediate judgment in the dispute over internal communications.

By Jesse HamiltonOct 15, 2024

Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH

Policy

Kamala Harris Speech Offers No Further Details on Crypto 'Regulatory Framework'

The vice president touted her "opportunity agenda" but did not drill down on what it would mean for digital assets during an appearance in Erie, Pa.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 14, 2024

Kamala Harris Speech Offers No Further Details on Crypto 'Regulatory Framework'

Policy

FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort

Ryan Salame is set to start a prison sentence today after a judge rejected his attempt to delay his arrival to treat a bite to his face, noting it didn't stop him from doing a media interview.

By Jesse HamiltonOct 11, 2024

FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort

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