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SEC Demands $102M From Ripple, Dems Reportedly Prepare for Crypto Roundtable, and More — Week in Review

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple in the XRP case. Meanwhile, the Biden administration, along with Mark Cuban and Representative Ro Khanna, are preparing for a crucial crypto roundtable. A Bank of America report reveals that younger wealthy investors are increasingly favoring cryptocurrencies over traditional investments. … Read more

Kraken Calls Security Research Firm’s Demands ‘Criminal’; Certik Slams Threats Against Its Employees

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Kraken has accused an unnamed security research firm of stealing $3 million from its treasury and attempting to extort more money. Nick Percoco said so-called white hat hackers failed to fully disclose the bug transaction details and have not made arrangements to return the stolen funds. White Hat Hackers Refuse to Abide by Rules The … Read more

German Law Enforcement Transfers $425M in Bitcoin From Seized Funds

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Onchain data reveals that an entity likely tied to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 6,500 bitcoin, valued at approximately $425 million, on June 19. Arkham Intelligence identified the address on Jan. 31 through its onchain monitoring systems. German Authorities Transfer Seized Bitcoin About four months ago, Arkham Intelligence announced on the social media … Read more

Report: Kraken Considers IPO Amid Renewed Investor Interest

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Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the current digital-asset market rally and a perceived easing of U.S. regulatory scrutiny. Kraken Eyes IPO Bloomberg sources … Read more