U.S. diplomats press Nigeria for the release of Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan, detained since Feb 2024, citing health concerns. Attorney Robert S. Litt seeks Levinson Act application to deem detention unlawful, possibly prompting sanctions.
Ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame to begin 7.5-year prison sentence on Oct 11, earlier than planned, due to court request. Salame was convicted of conspiracy involving unlicensed money-transmitting activities. His surrender was delayed by a prior medical emergency.
Coinbase International Exchange to list $POL and $DOGS perpetual futures on Sept 19. Crypto community anticipates price rallies due to bullish sentiment and previous positive market movements. Advanced trading options expected to boost trading volumes.
Coinbase launches $cbBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC on Base and Ethereum. Supported by DeFi platforms like @Aerodrome, @CurveFinance, @AaveAave, and Maple, cbBTC aims to enhance Bitcoin’s interaction with DeFi applications.
Binance adds Hamster Kombat ($HMSTR) to Launchpool, with farming from Sept 19-25, 2024. 3% of 100B supply distributed: 85% to $BNB holders, 15% to $FDUSD holders. Trading starts Sept 26, 2024, in multiple pairs.
eToro to halt trading of most cryptocurrencies after SEC settlement, retaining only $BTC, $BCH, and $ETH. Faces $1.5M fine for operating as unregistered broker. Clients have 180 days to sell unsupported assets. @SECGov
eToro settles with @SECGov, paying $1.5M for unregistered trading services. U.S. users limited to trading $BTC, $ETH, and $BCH. Investors have 180 days to sell other crypto assets. This sets a compliance precedent for crypto firms.
CEX.io resumes UK operations via Gateway 21, complying with new FCA crypto promotion rules. Operating from Lithuania, the exchange seeks an AML license from the FCA. With 11 years of incident-free operations, CEX.io sets a compliance benchmark.
Bitcoin accumulation on $COIN and @krakenfx surges amid market volatility, with buy/sell ratios at 123% and 250% respectively. Larger transaction sizes and institutional investors drive this trend, indicating potential market stability despite recent fluctuations.
FTX unlocks 177,693 $SOL worth $23.75M, with potential market impact if sold. FTX still holds 7.057M $SOL valued at $943M. $SOL price remains firm at $135, up 35% in 2024. Watch @CarolineEllison’s hearing for further influences.
Binance.US partners with Fireblocks to enhance crypto security with secure wallet storage and expanded staking services. This collaboration aims to meet regulatory standards and boost user trust.
AERGO price surged 25% after @Binance announced AERGO USD-Margined perpetual contracts with up to 75x leverage. AERGO’s 24-hour trading volume increased by 1951.48%, indicating strong investor interest. Testnet launch and mainnet hard fork expected soon.
FTX proposes a $14M settlement with Emergent to resolve claims over $600M in Robinhood shares. The deal aims to expedite bankruptcy proceedings and streamline FTX’s reorganization. Court hearing set for Oct 22.
Venture capitalists including @Syncracy_Cap, @PanteraCapital, @ParaFiCapital, and Theia Blockchain acquired MPLX tokens at a discount from the FTX estate. Syncracy Capital’s Ryan Watkins highlights MPLX’s undervaluation as essential infrastructure for the $SOL ecosystem.
