Robinhood turns profitable in Q2, but crypto revenue declines

    Robinhood achieved profitability for the first time since becoming a public company in the second quarter of 2023. Its crypto revenue, however, continues to decline. Robinhood released its second-quarter results, achieving profitability for the first time since becoming a public company, despite a drop in revenue in the second quarter of 2023. According to its quarterly report…

    Coinbase CEO says SEC told it to delist everything but Bitcoin: Report

    Brian Armstrong claimed SEC staff said all cryptocurrencies but Bitcoin are securities and requested the exchange delist all other cryptocurrencies. Crypto exchange Coinbase was once told by the United State securities regulator to delist all cryptocurrencies on its platform except for Bitcoin, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In a July 31 interview with the Financial Times, Armstrong revealed…

    Crypto mining hardware retailer Phoenix Technology mulls IPO in UAE: Report

    A mainstream media report highlighted that the mining hardware firm Phoenix Technology is planning to go public in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Crypto mining hardware provider Phoenix Technology is reportedly starting discussions to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Bloomberg report cites anonymous sources who explained that…

    SEC adopts cyberattack disclosure rules, listed crypto firms included

    Coinbase, Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain are among the SEC-registered cryptocurrency firms that would need to comply with the rules. Public companies in the United States, including listed crypto firms, will be required to disclose any major cybersecurity incidents within a four-day time limit, under new rules adopted by the United States securities regulator. The rules from…

    Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid suspects Lazarus Group in $37M hack

    CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit. Cryptocurrency payments platform CoinsPaid has pointed the finger at North Korean state-backed Lazarus Group as being behind the hacking of its internal systems, which allowed them to steal $37.3…

    PacWest stock flash crash recovers after rescue merger with Banc of California

    PacWest shares crashed 27% before recovering on a rescue acquisition by the smaller Banc of California. Shares in PacWest bank flash crashed by 27% on July 25 only to quickly recover in after-hours trading on the news it had merged with the Banc of California. PacWest Bancorp (PACW) stock slumped from $10.33 to $7.50 in…