cryptocurrencies

Tether Disputes Report of Stablecoin Being Used for Illicit Activities
Tether Disputes Report of Stablecoin Being Used for Illicit Activities
October 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether has disputed a media report that its stablecoin is increasingly being used for illicit activities. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Oct. 27) that the stablecoin...

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BlockFi to Wind Down Operations, Return Assets to Customers
BlockFi to Wind Down Operations, Return Assets to Customers
October 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto lender BlockFi has announced that it will wind down its operations and begin returning crypto assets to customers. BlockFi has emerged from bankruptcy and will now...

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Gemini, DCG Face Lawsuit Alleging $1.1 Billion Fraud
Gemini, DCG Face Lawsuit Alleging $1.1 Billion Fraud
October 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange Gemini and venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) are facing a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging the companies defrauded customers of $1.1...

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Ferrari Hopes Crypto Payments Can Widen Customer Base
Ferrari Hopes Crypto Payments Can Widen Customer Base
October 15, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Ferrari has reportedly begun accepting cryptocurrency payments for its vehicles in the U.S. That’s according to a Saturday (Oct. 14) report by Reuters, citing comments...

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SEC Challenges Coinbase’s Reliance on Ripple Ruling
SEC Challenges Coinbase’s Reliance on Ripple Ruling
October 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing in its case against Coinbase Global has reportedly raised questions about a previous ruling in a case against Ripple. The issue arose as...

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Ripple Will Look Beyond US For Bulk of Its Workforce
Ripple Will Look Beyond US For Bulk of Its Workforce
September 14, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If you want to work for Ripple, your chances are better outside the U.S. In an interview with Bloomberg Television Wednesday (Sept. 13) at the Token2049 conference in...

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FTX Hopes to Recover Payments to Shaq and Other Sports Stars
FTX Hopes to Recover Payments to Shaq and Other Sports Stars
September 11, 2023  |  Legal

In its heyday, FTX paid millions to professional athletes to promote its platform. Now, the cryptocurrency company is hoping to get that money back. As Bloomberg News reported...

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Report: JPMorgan Chase Explores Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
Report: JPMorgan Chase Explores Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
September 07, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly considering using blockchain technology to create a digital deposit token for faster cross-border payments and settlements, Bloomberg has reported, citing an anonymous source...

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Crypto Collapse Yields $700 Million Payday for Turnaround Specialists
Crypto Collapse Yields $700 Million Payday for Turnaround Specialists
September 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The bankruptcies of five major cryptocurrency firms have been a boon for corporate turnaround specialists. That’s according to a report published Tuesday (Sept. 5) by...

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