FTX Founder Seeks Trump Pardon
CoinGape: Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents reportedly seek a pardon from Donald Trump after his 25-year fraud sentence related to @FTX_Official collapse. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
Crypto Exchanges
Focuses on platforms where cryptocurrencies are bought, sold, or traded, including features, security measures, and exchange rates.
Kraken Restores Staking for US Clients
Hodl.Press: @KrakenFX reinstates staking services for U.S. clients in 39 states, offering 17 digital assets like $ETH and $SOL, following regulatory adjustments and limited insurance on staked assets. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Crypto Staking Returns for Kraken US
CoinDesk: @krakenfx reinstates blockchain staking for U.S. customers in 39 states, offering 17 assets with slashing insurance coverage. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Gemini Halts MIT Hiring Amid Gensler Teaching
Hodl.Press: @Gemini will not hire MIT graduates while Gary Gensler teaches there, highlighting tensions between crypto exchanges and regulatory figures. #Update #Crypto (-4) ↘
XRP Surges $400M DEX Volume January
@Ripple’s XRP Ledger DEX reached $400M in January swap volumes, reflecting significant growth and adoption. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+6) ↗
Stablecoin Innovation Bitso Unveils The Push
@Bitso has launched ‘The Push’, a stablecoin startup accelerator program, to support five projects in Latam with $250K each, capitalizing on the region’s growing stablecoin popularity. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Coinbase Enlists Trump Strategist for Council
@Coinbase has added Chris LaCivita, Trump’s 2024 strategist, and Bill Dudley, former NY Fed president, to its advisory council to enhance strategic guidance amid regulatory challenges. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Crypto.com Delists USDT for MiCA Compliance
@cryptocom delists $USDT and nine other tokens to comply with MiCA regulations, offering users until March 31 to withdraw assets before automatic conversion. The move follows regulatory approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority. #Update #Legal $USDT (-4) ↘
Crypto.com Delists USDT for EU Users
@CryptoCom will delist $USDT and other assets for EU users by January 31, 2025, aligning with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This reflects ongoing regulatory adjustments impacting the cryptocurrency market in Europe. #Update #Legal $USDT (-6) ↘
Binance Under Investigation: French Judicial Probe
French investigators have launched a judicial probe into @Binance for money laundering, tax fraud, and other charges, continuing a saga with the French government since 2023. This follows similar issues faced by Binance in the US. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Solana Leads DEX Market with 50% Share
Solana captures 50% of DEX market share, driven by retail adoption and low fees, with platforms like @JupiterExchange and @RaydiumProtocol fueling growth. Ethereum remains strong in liquidity depth. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+5) ↗
Crypto Exchange: Coinbase Launches in Argentina
@Coinbase has received approval to launch in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider, highlighting the country’s crypto adoption amid inflation challenges. Matías Alberti will lead operations, focusing on financial literacy initiatives. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Coinbase Approval Boosts Argentina Launch
@Coinbase has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Argentina’s National Securities Commission, marking a significant step in its Latin American expansion. Matías Alberti will lead operations, leveraging Argentina’s crypto-friendly environment. #Update #Crypto (+7) ↗
Binance Probe Expands French Investigation
French authorities have expanded their investigation into @Binance for alleged money laundering and tax fraud from 2019 to 2024, following initial probes in June 2023. Binance denies the allegations and vows to fight the charges. #Breaking #Legal $BNB (-8) ↘