Bitcoin’s Fate Hangs in the Balance

Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo believes a crucial moment is approaching for the cryptocurrency as the bearish trend fades. Bearish Momentum Easing Woo notes that the cumulative volume delta (CVD) indicator, which measures buying and selling volume, is showing signs of less bearishness. He highlights a key level of $59,600 that has historically separated bullish and…

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Thailand’s SEC Cracks Down on Misleading Crypto Ads

SEC’s Warning to Exchanges Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to crypto exchanges about misleading advertising. Exchanges must ensure their ads are accurate and focus on protecting investors. Regulatory Compliance Exchanges must adhere to regulatory rules, including: Avoiding false or exaggerated claims Disclosing risks clearly Not pressuring customers into investments IBA…

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Ethereum and the SEC: Unraveling the Regulatory Saga

Ethereum’s Security Status The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes Ethereum (ETH) is an “unregistered security.” This view is based on the Howey Test, a legal framework that many crypto enthusiasts consider outdated. SEC’s Investigation In March 2023, the SEC launched an investigation into Ethereum’s status as a security. The investigation focused on individuals and…

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Bank Penalized $700,000 for Illegally Freezing Accounts

Freezing Accounts and Transferring Funds New York Attorney General Letitia James has penalized Pathward Bank, a national bank, for illegally freezing customers’ accounts and transferring their funds to debt collectors. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Pathward froze hundreds of accounts more than 1,400 times and transferred tens of…

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Russia’s Crypto Crackdown: Ban Coming in September

Crypto Restrictions Russian lawmakers are planning to restrict cryptocurrencies, with a vote expected in the coming weeks. The ban would target crypto exchanges and exchangers outside a special legal framework. Mining and Testing Allowed Crypto miners, mining pools, and projects approved by the Central Bank would still be allowed to operate under the experimental legal…

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