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TikToker WendyO, a popular crypto influencer, shared the challenges she faced as a woman in the crypto industry. What Happened: In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, WendyO said “As a woman in a male-dominated crypto scene, I’ve faced some challenges,” she revealed. ...

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, lashed out at the Biden administration’s “War on Crypto,” stating that it has alienated the younger demographic by attacking their financial interests. What Happened: In a tweet on Thursday, Winklevoss said, "You...

Stellar (CRYPTO: XRM) on Thursday evening experienced a significant surge, outperforming top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) by gaining 51% in the last 24 hours.  What Happened: This surge comes in the wake of a recent court ruling that determined Ripple...

Former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, on Monday, advocated for the creation of a self-regulatory organization (SRO) to oversee the cryptocurrency industry.  What Happened: In an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Massad said the need for regulation...

In a recent development, Digital World Acquisition (NASDAQ:DWAC), the primary financial collaborator of former President Donald Trump’s media company, has proposed an $18 million settlement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve an investigation into its initial merger...

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Coinbase Global Inc (NADSAQ: COIN), reinforcing the prerogative of companies to direct customer and employee disputes into arbitration. The judicial endorsement comes amid CEO Brian Armstrong’s sale of an additional $1.66...

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) oscillates between $25,000 and $27,000, a popular cryptocurrency analyst and long-term trader Michaël van de Poppe told Benzinga that the key to surviving the bear market is to maintain a long-term perspective. The recent attack by the Securities and Exchange Commission (...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban on Thursday criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair Gary Gensler for throwing the crypto startups and entrepreneurs "under the bus" without clear guidance. What Happened: In a series of tweets, Cuban denounced the convoluted rules that...

Former U.S. Intelligence contractor Edward Snowden on Tuesday said  “Fix the money, fix the state" amid SEC allegations against cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase. What Happened: The lawsuits filed last week accused the two exchanges of providing unregistered securities amongst...

A Binance Coin (CRYPTO: BNB) whale has cashed out a part of their holdings for the first time in two years, garnering significant profits from the sale. What Happened: According to the on-chain analyst account Lookonchain, the whale sold off 10,000 BNB tokens at $230 each, earning profits totaling...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been making moves to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase and Binance, over the trading of unregistered securities.  What Happened: A 2018 video has surfaced recently featuring SEC Chairman Gary Gensler stating that Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent crackdown on major crypto exchanges such as Coinbase Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) and Binance has had a wide-reaching impact on various cryptocurrencies. In response to the SEC’s increased scrutiny, some exchanges like Robinhood Inc (NASDAQ:...

Ark Investment Management Founder and CEO Cathie Wood, known for her disruptive investment strategies, told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin Friday that her base case for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is still $600,000 by 2030, and she's not betting against the government by purchasing more Coinbase Global...

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, on Wednesday, issued a stark warning to his employees after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leaked damning chat logs during an ongoing lawsuit. What Happened:  Zhao instructed staff to be mindful of their internal communications,...

Binance.US on Thursday announced that its banking partners will stop processing its dollar payments, starting early next week. What Happened:  This news comes just days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a lawsuit against the firm as well as Binance and its CEO,...