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How SEC's Enforcement Action on Kraken Impacts the Wider Crypto Industry
Crypto exchange Kraken is ending its crypto staking service for U.S. clients and is paying a $30 million fine in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Launchnodes Co-founder and CEO Jaydeep Korde discusses why he believes this is a "positive" development for the industry and his business.
Algorand Foundation CEO on Crypto-Staking After Kraken’s SEC Settlement
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he's heard rumors the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would like to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden discusses what this could mean for crypto stakers, as Kraken shut its staking services as a part of its SEC settlement. Plus, the latest on Algorand Foundation's partnerships in India for Web3 growth.
Launchnodes CEO on Kraken Shutting Down Its US Staking Program
Crypto exchange Kraken is ending its crypto staking services for U.S. clients and paying a $30 million fine in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Jaydeep Korde, founder and CEO of non-custodial Ethereum staking services provider Launchnodes, discusses what this means for his business operations and the crypto industry at large.
Bitcoin, Ether Falling as Paxos To Stop Minting Stablecoin BUSD
Bitcoin slipped below $22,000 as stablecoin issuer Paxos announced the company would stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This comes after a report of the threat of legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace discusses how this will impact the market sentiment.
Binance Says BUSD ‘Funds Are Safu’ but a Regulatory Cloud Is Forming Over the US
February has been a great month for the narrative that crypto’s natural home is in Asia.
Crypto Lender Nexo to Stop EIP for US Clients on April 1
Last month Nexo paid a $22.5 million fine to the SEC for failing to register the offer and sale of its Earned Interest Product.
SEC to Sue Crypto Trust Co. Paxos Over Binance Stablecoin: WSJ
Paxos also faces a probe from the New York Department of Financial Services.
What Does Kraken's SEC Settlement Mean for Crypto Staking?
Kraken had a pretty lousy day, but the industry is more interested in what this means for staking.
Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'
However, Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, said it is an “obvious shot across the bow to others.”
