The chief technology officer of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz said that memecoins are like risky casinos that deter real builders from the crypto ecosystem.
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SEC sues Bitcoin miner Geosyn, accusing founders of $5.6M fraud
The SEC alleged Geosyn Mining’s co-founders misappropriated $1.2 million of its investors’ funds, spending it on holidays, nightclubs and firearms.
Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn’t […]
Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether regulation
The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network […]
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the […]
SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs).
US SEC expected to deny spot Ether ETFs next month
Other evidence suggests that the SEC will likely delay the approval of spot Ether ETFs, while Hong Kong will start trading such products next week.
EU enacts crypto regulations to combat money laundering
The new legislation would impact crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), like centralized crypto exchanges under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation).
North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report
Lazarus group first surfaced in 2009, and since then, it has primarily targeted crypto firms, stealing billions of dollars worth of assets.
Biden’s 44.6% capital gains tax proposal likely a ‘nothing burger’
President Biden’s move to introduce a 44.6% federal capital gains tax probably wouldn’t affect most people in crypto, according to crypto tax commentators.