U.S. lawmakers argue SEC accounting policy places crypto customers at risk
03 Mar 2023
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While the bulletin was intended to provide clarity regarding the accounting treatment for digital assets, it has been criticized by both lawmakers and regulators. Two United States lawmakers have criticized crypto accounting guidelines outlined by the securities regulator, arguing it places crypto customers at greater risk of loss. The guidelines came from the United States…

Bitcoin price slides 5% in 60 minutes amid Silvergate uncertainty
03 Mar 2023
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The price of BTC has fallen a steep 5% in 60 minutes in the early hours of Mar. 3, wiping $22 billion from Bitcoin’s market cap. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen more than 5% from $23,500 to $22,240 in just over 60 minutes, amid a wave of uncertainty concerning crypto-friendly bank Silvergate Capital….

Decentralized finance to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting
02 Mar 2023
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A panel at an upcoming advisory meeting for the financial regulator will “explore issues in decentralized finance.” The United States commodities regulator is set to take a close look at the decentralized finance space at an upcoming meeting of its tech committee, where it has also invited crypto industry executives to present. The Commodities Futures…

Notorious Monkey Drainer crypto scammer says they’re ‘shutting down’
02 Mar 2023
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The scammer behind the crypto wallet draining kit even recommended an alternative and gave advice to budding cybercriminals. The cryptocurrency phishing scammer behind some of the most high-profile and high-value Web3 thefts is claiming to have packed up shop and is “moving on to something better.” The scammer by the pseudonym Monkey Drainer posted to their Telegram…

Coinbase launches grassroots campaign for pro-crypto policy in the U.S.
01 Mar 2023
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The company provided a link for voters to sign up so that they can gain information about local politicians’ crypto policies. Coinbase has launched a grassroots political campaign to promote pro-crypto policies, according to a Feb. 28 Twitter thread from the company. The company said that the #Crypto435 campaign is intended to “grow the crypto advocacy community…

Bitcoin bulls remain in charge even in the face of increasing regulatory FUD
28 Feb 2023
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BTC’s correction to $22,750 followed negative remarks from financial regulators, but key Bitcoin price metrics show bulls remain optimistic. Bitcoin price broke above $25,000 on Feb. 21, accruing a 53% year-to-date gain. At the time, it made sense to expect the rally to continue after U.S. retail sales data from the previous week vastly surpassed the…