Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine

Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ether, with a 180-day window to sell other crypto assets. If certain … Read more

State Regulator Warns of Crypto Fraud After Investor Loses $750K

The Washington State financial regulator has issued a warning about potential cryptocurrency fraud involving a mining platform and wallet. A Washington investor was scammed out of over $750,000 after investing. Despite the investment supposedly growing to $1.4 million, the investor faced continuous demands for taxes and fees. Washington Investor Scammed Over $750,000 in Crypto Mining … Read more

Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE

Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans further expansion into additional digital assets. … Read more

Ether Faces Growing Investor Unease As ETH Deposits Surge

Ether holders are feeling increased pressure as recent market activity reveals. In the past week, a significant 312,183 ETH, valued at approximately $751 million, has been moved to exchanges. This move suggests rising uncertainty among investors about the future of Ethereum. Ether holders are facing increased pressure. In the past week alone, 312,183 $ETH (worth … Read more

SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues like price volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory oversight. SEC Warns Investors About Risks in Bitcoin and Ether ETPs The U.S. … Read more