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Quick take: The two separate cases all pointed to offences related to misleading investors. Digital Currency Group was slapped with a penalty of $38 million, while Moro was asked to pay $500,000. In the filing, the SEC charged DCG of negligently engaging in conduct that misled investors in a lending program offered and sold to investors through its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) for misleading investors through services offered by its subsidiary Genesis Gloabal Capital LLC (GGC) in July 2022. The U.S. securities regulator also charged Genesis CEO…

Internet Computer’s token remained in a tight range on Friday despite a popular crypto researcher criticizing its technology. Internet Computer (ICP) token was trading at $11.18, up 93% from its 2024 low. However, it remains at the same level it was during this period in 2024, even as other popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) are hovering near their all-time highs. ICP was largely unchanged after Justin Bons, a well-known crypto researcher and hedge fund manager, criticized its technology. In a detailed thread on X, Bons argued that the Internet Computer network is highly centralized and insecure. Bons’…

Meme coin Shiba Inu SHIB/USD is one of the top gaining cryptocurrencies among the largest cryptos with a 9.3% gain over the last 24 hours. The coin continues to see strong interest thanks to a rising burn rate and optimism ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Here’s a look at how much money people who got in at the start of the Shiba Inu storyline would have made today. What Happened: Shiba Inu launched as a similarly themed cryptocurrency to Dogecoin DOGE/USD  in August 2020. Today, the cryptocurrency is one of the 15 largest coins by market capitalization, and has appeared in…

Crypto analytics firm Santiment says one metric is suddenly flashing bullish for altcoins as Bitcoin (BTC) reclaims $100,000. Santiment says that multiple altcoin projects are seeing a massive increase in whale transactions, including the stablecoin Dai (DAI), issued by Maker. According to Santiment, the increased buying of DAI is a bullish signal, indicating that investors are probably going to soon use the stablecoins to accumulate altcoins. “For stablecoins, increased activity is typically a good sign that large levels of funds are being prepared to be swapped for altcoins that are common with that stablecoin’s trading pair. For example, Dai (shown…

Follow Casey on X. With his return to the presidency, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a key figure in the Bitcoin conversation. His keynote at Bitcoin 2024 laid out ambitious plans for integrating Bitcoin into the U.S. economy, making him the first U.S. president to openly champion the cryptocurrency in such a way. As his second term begins, the Bitcoin community is eager to see how his promises will evolve into concrete policies, with hopes of a friendlier regulatory environment and a more secure, innovative financial system.The PromisesTrump’s speech at Bitcoin 2024 highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. At the start of the year, many market analysts and observers shared their price expectations for Bitcoin, with many targeting $150k this cycle. However, a price target of $150k doesn’t do justice to Bitcoin, says one trader, arguing that the world’s flagship crypto asset is coming into this cycle with increasing institutional adoption. Related Reading According to Alex Becker (@ZssBecker), a $150k target is “too low and too short” and only represents 1/6th of gold’s market cap. Instead, Becker sees a price of $250k to 400k as a better and more realistic target…

Cross-chain bridge protocol Orbiter Finance plans to airdrop its governance token, OBT, to users on Jan. 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s swearing-in. Orbiter announced that its native token, OBT, will go live on the same day as Trump’s inauguration, rewarding early supporters and incentivizing cross-chain token transactions. Like many ERC-20 tokens, OBT will debut with staking and governance capabilities. Its total supply of 10 billion tokens is set to launch on Ethereum (ETH), with additional issuances planned for ETH-based scaling networks such as Arbitrum (ARB) and Base shortly thereafter. The project has allocated 40% of OBT’s total supply for community…

Choosing the best crypto exchange in the USA can be challenging, especially with so many platforms competing for users. In 2025, the crypto world faces evolving regulations and growing institutional involvement, making finding an exchange that balances security, compliance, and user experience increasingly crucial. Whether you are new to crypto trading or an experienced trader looking for advanced features, understanding each platform’s strengths will help you zero in on the perfect match. In this important exploration, we’ll guide you through the details of each of the top crypto exchanges. We’re going to cover their fees and features, as well as…

XRP hit a seven-year-high, fulfilling a bullish prediction with a strong triangle breakout. Positive metrics, including increased transactions and whale activity, support XRP’s bullish momentum. Ripple [XRP] has climbed to a seven-year-high, hitting $3.39 for the first time since January 2018, igniting renewed interest among investors. Within just eight hours, XRP saw 2,365 whale transactions exceeding $100K, marking the highest spike in activity since late December.  Additionally, over 511,430 new non-empty wallets were added in the past two months, reflecting strong accumulation. At press time, XRP was trading at $3.27, up by 5.83% in the last 24 hours, solidifying its…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Remittix raises $3M in presale, poised for 10x growth, rivaling Shiba Inu and Dogecoin in the $190T PayFi sector. There is a new player in the crypto space that could rival the performance of Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE). The name is Remittix (RTX). As a PayFi industry leader, Remittix has a low market cap and is linked to the cross border payments sector which is worth over $190 trillion.  Remittix has gathered over $3 million in presale,…