SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
The FTX founder’s defense team asked for Bankman-Fried to be released into his attorneys’ custody during the trial.
Mudrex successfully registered with Italy’s Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.
The 200-week and 200-day moving averages converge at $27,800, acting as an obstacle to further BTC price gains.
“We still believe that the chances of further declines are higher for now,” one analyst said.
Prosecutors will need a jury to reach a unanimous verdict to convict the FTX founder.
David Hirsch, who runs the agency’s office that handles crypto enforcement, says that apart from Coinbase and Binance, there are other exchanges and DeFi straying from the law.
Binance says Paysafe gave it short notice that a “very small portion” of European users will be subject to an earlier closure before the payments provider officially pulls support for the exchange on Sept. 25.
While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views.
Judge Zia Faruqui did not make any rulings on the SEC’s discovery requests or Binance.US’s opposition.