Cumberland Earns Bitlicense, Bolstering Institutional and OTC Crypto Services

According to an X post on Monday, the cryptocurrency trading division of DRW Holdings, known as Cumberland, has been granted a Bitlicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Cumberland DRW Secures Bitlicense Cumberland, a trading desk that provides institutional over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity for numerous cryptocurrencies, now holds a Bitlicense. This business … Read more

Paxos Lays Off 65 Employees Following Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Launch

According to sources familiar with the matter, the stablecoin issuer Paxos is cutting 20% of its workforce. This development comes on the heels of Paxos International’s announcement of its yield-bearing stablecoin. Paxos Trims Workforce by 20% Bloomberg reports that Paxos has laid off 65 employees, which accounts for 20% of its staff. The information was … Read more

Coin-for-Coin Payback — Gemini Announces Full Recovery of Crypto Assets for Earn Users After Genesis Settlement

Gemini has reached a settlement with Genesis and other creditors within the Genesis bankruptcy proceedings, promising a full in-kind return of digital assets to Earn program users. This resolution, pending bankruptcy court approval, signifies a major victory for users, with over $1.8 billion in assets set to be returned. Potential Full Crypto Asset Recovery for … Read more

Gemini Agrees to Over $1 Billion Restoration in Settlement With New York Regulators

In an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), the Winklevoss-led cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has committed to returning over $1 billion to its customers. The settlement, which also includes a $37 million fine, comes as a significant development for the exchange amidst several ongoing legal challenges with big-name crypto firms and heightened … Read more

With Close to 10 Billion Stablecoins Redeemed, BUSD’s Supply Drops to Lowest Level Since April 2021

Statistics recorded on April 15, 2023, show that the number of coins in circulation for the stablecoin BUSD dropped below the 7 billion range to 6.68 billion, marking the lowest number of BUSD in circulation since April 2021. Furthermore, data indicates that the supply of BUSD has shrunk by 19.8% over the past 30 days. … Read more