The possibility of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on spot trading gaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears unlikely, according to John Reed Stark, the former head of the agency’s Office of Internet Enforcement. In a recent post on ...Read More

The New York couple charged with trying to launder $4.5 billion in bitcoin stolen in a 2016 hack of Bitfinex appear set to plead guilty in the case. The couple, Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Rhiannon Morgan, have been newly charged in the case with a document known as an information, according to a new Washington, D.C., ...Read More

The rise of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in recent years has created a new class of wealthy individuals, many of whom had made their fortunes by buying into the market early and adopting ‘HODLing‘ strategies. However, the past year has seen the market experience a ...Read More

A crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and other watchdogs who have been investigating crypto’s naughtiest companies is proving to be a boon for the industry, with market participants saying they’re more likely to invest in the space following greater enforcement action. Almost 60% of ...Read More

The crypto industry had been asking for the menu. But based on the appetizer, it’s not sure it’s going to like the main course. The White House has just published its first-ever comprehensive framework to regulate the young financial services industry, the hallmark of which is ...Read More