Senator Warren Slams Citibank’s Ongoing Failures — Suggests Breaking up Citi

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for bold action from regulators, urging the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address Citibank’s persistent operational failures. Warren stated that Citibank may be “too-big-to-manage,” citing years of regulatory missteps and mishandled reforms, despite ongoing penalties. The letter suggests that breaking up the … Read more

Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris

Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or $75,000 under Harris, with temporary drops under a Harris presidency. Regulatory concerns loom, but other factors, like U.S. … Read more

Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted that current regulatory frameworks were created for a system reliant on centralized intermediaries, not the decentralized, peer-to-peer … Read more

Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized the need for compliance in the crypto industry, aiming to ensure consumer … Read more

Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure

Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges. Binance to Expand Workforce With 1,000 New Hires Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Binance CEO Richard … Read more

Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’ token sale was SEC-qualified. Hiro Systems praised the SEC’s decision, reaffirming its commitment to regulatory … Read more

Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent Legislation

As Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal in its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent legislative developments have highlighted a growing discord between U.S. Congress and the SEC over digital asset regulation. This past week, legislators passed comprehensive digital asset legislation aimed at curbing the SEC’s expansive jurisdiction claims. As Coinbase … Read more