Crypto News
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal luxuries. The SEC seeks injunctions,Source link
Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Down as Binance, Bybit Suspend Trading
The network, formerly associated with the messaging platform Telegram, has not produced any new blocks for the last four hours.Source link
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Payments Will Be Crypto’s Next Big Boom
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reflects on the past decade of the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting his initial expectation that payments would be the primary application for crypto. Instead, trading became the dominant force. Looking ahead, Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of crypto payments, citing advancements in stablecoins, layer two technologies, and simpler onboarding processes asSource link
TON Blockchain Grinds to a Standstill With No Blocks Produced for Over 3 Hours
The network has gone to the DOGS as it struggles to catch up with the popularity of a new TON memcoin.Source link
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending regulatory approval, will offer European-style exercise and cash settlement features. Nasdaq Seeks to Launch Bitcoin Index Options NasdaqSource link