SEC Strikes Again: Cumberland DRW Charged For ‘Unregistered Crypto Operations’
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its regulatory scrutiny of the crypto industry by charging Cumberland DRW LLC with operating as an “unregistered dealer”, underscoring the agency’s relentless enforcement approach that has come under increasing criticism from stakeholders and advocates in the digital asset space. Accused Of Trading $2B In Crypto…
US Charges 14 Individuals And Four Crypto Companies In Major ‘Sham Trading’ Scandal
On Wednesday, US prosecutors charged four crypto companies and 14 individuals in what is hailed as the first criminal prosecution targeting financial services firms for market manipulation and sham trading activities within the crypto sector. Allegations Of Price And Trading Volume Manipulations According to a court filing by the US District Court of the District…
Bitcoin Price Manipulation Linked To HBO’s Satoshi Revelation, Expert Cautions
After days of anticipation, HBO is set to release its highly awaited documentary exploring the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin (BTC). While many are eager to uncover the individual behind this pseudonym, one expert warns that the documentary could lead to significant price manipulation in the Bitcoin market before its…
FTX Bankruptcy Plan Approved: $16 Billion In Assets To Be Repaid, FTT Price Soars 20%
A US bankruptcy court has officially approved crypto exchange FTX liquidation plan, paving the way for it to repay customers using $16 billion in recovered assets, according to Reuters, which reports that the ruling was made by Judge John Dorsey during a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday. Court Approves FTX Settlements The approved…