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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 90: ‘Crypto’ scams net $1B, Binance probed and global industry updates
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10 June, 2022

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 90: ‘Crypto’ scams net $1B, Binance probed and global industry updates

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a report detailing about 46,000 people with over a median of $2,600 individual loss—this...
Gemini lied about its security, IRA Financial says in lawsuit over $36M hack
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9 June, 2022

Gemini lied about its security, IRA Financial says in lawsuit over $36M hack

IRA Financial has sued Gemini, claiming the exchange is to blame for the February hack in which its customers lost...
Sweeping US ‘crypto’ bill elevates CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets
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8 June, 2022

Sweeping US ‘crypto’ bill elevates CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets

The Responsible Financial Innovation Act is designed to improve flexibility, innovation, transparency and consumer protections with regard to digital assets.
Judge takes dim view of SEC flip-flops in Ripple hearing
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8 June, 2022

Judge takes dim view of SEC flip-flops in Ripple hearing

The communications in question preceded Hinman’s June 2018 speech in which he declared that tokens based on networks that were...
New York State Senate passes ban on proof of work mining—here’s what to expect
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6 June, 2022

New York State Senate passes ban on proof of work mining—here’s what to expect

If signed into effect, the bill will place a two-year moratorium on any carbon-based proof-of-work mining operation that is looking...
New York Fed president urges central bankers to keep up with digital currency innovations
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6 June, 2022

New York Fed president urges central bankers to keep up with digital currency innovations

John William, president and CEO of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, said that despite the changing landscape of payments,...