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BitMEX exchange has agreed to pay $100 million to settle the charges by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) unit of the U.S. Treasury Department. The lawsuit arose from BitMEX unlawfully accepting customer funds to trade cryptos without registration. In addition to this, they failed to conduct customer due diligence. According to CFTC and FinCEN, this went on for six years with U.S. customers. What the Lawsuit Entailed The order found that…

The crypto industry could face renewed regulatory scrutiny over the next four years if Janet Yellen, selected by Joe Biden to head the Treasury Department, takes over management. During Tuesday's confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) asked Yellen about crypto use in criminal activity. Yellen stated that cryptocurrencies are of particular concern, and she thinks they are often used for illegal financing, at least in terms of transactions. He said he wanted to investigate how…

A recent report from The Times revealed that HSBC, one of the largest banks in the UK, was barring bitcoin holders from cashing out their gains. The report added that some of Britain's largest banking institutions refused to accept credit cards for crypto purchases.  This blatant anti-crypto stance from banks only adds to hassle for holders who wish to take advantage of bitcoin's record-breaking rally. One user commented that banks' failure to process digital asset payments would result in users…

Regulations in the cryptocurrency space have been a major point of focus. In February this year, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin noted that cryptocurrency regulations will soon arrive in the United States. Some people consider cryptocurrency regulations as a hindrance to innovation and adoption. However, the cryptocurrency space is at higher risk due to the absence of clear regulation. Due to unclear regulations, numerous cryptocurrency exchanges have moved their base to other countries. Recently, Jason Williams of Morgan Creek Digital featured…

Ripple is a well-known company in the crypto space. The payment and exchange network aims to provide an instant and easy way to move money globally. Although Ripple's idea was conceived in 2004, it wasn't until 2011 that the company actually came to be, with investors jumping on board to support Ripple Labs.  Ripple comes with its own currency, XRP, and presents several benefits for crypto enthusiasts. It's a simple design for starters as a day-to-day payment system makes transactions…