In a notable development, the SEC has won a case against blockchain firm Rivetz over the sale of unregistered securities. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC's motion for summary judgment, a decision made without a trial, CoinDesk reported Tuesday.

Crypto policies could become a decisive factor in the 2024 election, potentially swaying swing state outcomes and cross-party voter support. The post Crypto voters emerge as key bloc in 2024 election, new survey finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jonathan Chester, CEO of Bitwage, has detailed how the company has been serving Argentine remote workers who prefer collecting payments from employers abroad in stablecoins. Chester stated that 70% of its customers in the country use stablecoins, reinforcing that these have helped Argentines increase their net salaries up to 50%.

The US-based trading platform Robinhood has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings in Europe, introducing a new feature that allows users to deposit and withdraw digital assets through external platforms. This update marks a significant development for the platform, as European users previously faced limitations in moving their digital currencies.

Over 1,200 crypto startups raised funds during a tumultuous year of crypto collapses, and 80% of these projects are still building today, according to Lattice Fund.

Consensys and HarrisX released a survey on the US election. Voters have a clear preference for friendly crypto policies, but neither party nor candidate has a convincing lead as the pro-crypto option.

The Bank of Russia has explained that the launch of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, will not affect the state's mechanisms to control inflation or the amount of money issued.

Evan Frederick Light faces up to 20 years behind bars for each charge, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and launder monetary instruments.

The upcoming FSA review could drive reform in Japan's crypto regulations, possibly paving the way for crypto ETFs.

Binance announces scheduled maintenance for its Auto-Invest system on October 4, 2024, to enhance performance and stability. The maintenance will last four hours.

BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) introduces a transparent and efficient CrowdFunding smart contract, revolutionizing decentralized fundraising.

Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country where Binance has regulatory approval, positioning it as a key fintech hub.

The seizure was made possible after Australian Federal Police analysts cracked the seed phrase from wallets retrieved from several devices.

Uruguay's crypto industry chiefs have welcomed a new law that will regulate the way crypto is traded in the nation.

Hut 8 has cleared its $38 million loan balance with Anchorage Digital through a stock conversion, positioning itself for future AI-driven initiatives.

Binance launches 'Earn Wednesday' with new limited-time offers across Simple Earn, ETH Staking, SOL Staking, and Dual Investment. Discover more about these exciting opportunities.

The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance has launched a campaign targeting “patent trolls,” arguing that they block the path to crypto innovation.

Caroline Ellison, flanked by her attorneys, was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in propping up FTX and Alameda Research last week.

With Japan's new prime minister in place, a new digital minister (“Minister for Digital Transformation”) will also be taking over, known by supporters for his advocacy of AI and web3 development. Masaaki Taira is also looked to with desperate hope for lowering Japan's crypto tax rates.

Hut 8 Corp., one of North America's largest Bitcoin miners, has announced that Anchorage Digital has converted the remaining $38 million of its outstanding loan into common shares. The conversion was completed at $16.395 per share, representing a 51% premium over the 20-day volume-weighted average price through Sept.

Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody, security, and decentralized finance (defi) accessibility.

Trump's DeFi project has started accepting users after weeks of promotion.

Fraud prevention platform Trustpair announced the integration of investment bank JPMorgan's blockchain-based solution Confirm to verify bank account information on Oct. 1. Confirm is a closed network for global account validation information built on Liink, the enterprise-focused permissioned and private blockchain developed by JPMorgan's Onyx division.

Multicoin Capital Managing Partner Tushar Jain said many crypto startups were overvalued by venture capitalists during the bull market.

Although the fervor around memecoins has started to break, Ansem said the sector will be a “continued trend.”

Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer laid out his top crypto legislative priorities for Decrypt, and explained why he thinks they're likely coming sooner than many expect.

The new features make self-custody and DeFi more accessible to Robinhood's European customer base.

Robinhood is announcing the addition of one of the most requested app features in European markets. According to a new press release, Robinhood Crypto customers in Europe can now complete crypto transfers using the Robinhood trading app.

After being released from prison, the world's largest crypto billionaire says he wants to chill out and invest in AI. But will he?

Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel triggered a $248M crypto market liquidation, with Bitcoin failing as a safe haven and altcoins tumbling.

Coinbase has filed a motion to compel the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to produce communications with issuers of 12 tokens named in a related lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cryptocurrency exchange wants this information to help it in a lawsuit that is ongoing in the Southern District of

The industry suffered significant losses due to crypto hacks and scams last month.

Anchorage Digital converted the debt into common stock at a 51% premium.

Malicious actors stole more than $750 million in various crypto-related hacks and scams during the third quarter, pushing total losses for the year to over $1.9 billion, according to CertiK's quarterly Hack3d security report. The losses were incurred in 155 separate incidents, showing a 9.5% rise in stolen funds compared to the previous quarter.

With this initiative, Indonesia is demonstrating its growing engagement in the Web3 domain. The NFT stamp will be available in both physical and digital forms.

Indiana man stole personal information that helped him rob nearly 600 people of over $37 million in crypto.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Cleve Mesidor of the National Policy Network of Women of Color in Blockchain discusses the letter the group sent to the Kamala Harris campaign, advocating for crypto policy.

Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of detained Nigeria Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, once again called for his release in an October 1 episode of Illicit Edge's podcast “Designated.”

In a significant development for FTX, approximately 95% of its users have expressed overwhelming support for the exchange's proposed reorganization plan.

SlowMist's Q3 2024 report on crypto industry thefts reveals a decline in overall theft incidents. However, the report highlights a rise in more sophisticated phishing attempts, often involving advanced social engineering tactics.

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Following Iran's strike on Israel, the crypto market witnessed nearly half a billion in liquidations and turned the overall market sentiment bearish. On October 1, 2024, according to local news media, Iran fires hundreds of ballistic missiles over Israeli cities, resulting in a bloodbath in the crypto market.

Gemini, the prominent American cryptocurrency exchange, has made a significant announcement that's sending ripples through the Canadian crypto community. Users will have a very short 90 days to request a withdrawal due to this move.

After careful consideration of the FTX reorganization plan, the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange will eventually distribute $6 billion to users. Notably, the beneficiaries are entities that were affected when the firm imploded in 2022.

Ladies and gentlemen, Uptober is upon us. But you wouldn't be able to tell from the price of bitcoin today.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says that after some turbulence during the upcoming election, crypto markets will once again be off to the races.

Recently, a new malware for stealing cryptocurrencies, called “WalletConnect – Airdrop Wallet”, was found in the Google Play market, deceiving users with a genuine Web3 application. The app successfully evaded the moderators' attention for well over half a year, stealing $70,000 from unassuming individuals before the app was ultimately deleted.