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Tigran Gambaryan, the former U.S. federal agent who led Binance’s financial crime compliance efforts, announced that he is leaving the company after a tumultuous four-year tenure. Gambaryan, once a IRS investigator, joined Binance in 2021 when the crypto exchange was under growing scrutiny for its lax compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. At the time, Binance had no investigations team. Under his leadership, the company built a 100-person global unit staffed with former prosecutors and federal agents, he said on social media. However, His tenure at Binance took a dramatic turn in 2024, when Nigerian authorities detained him on allegations tied…
The executive power in Russia has suspended the expansion of a crypto mining ban that would have added several more regions to what’s already a long list of territories where the activity has been severely restricted. On Thursday, the government in Moscow scrapped or postponed measures to curb electricity consumption by Bitcoin miners in places from the Finnish border to beyond Lake Baikal, pointing to an expected decrease in tax and energy revenues as the main reason for the U-turn. Russian authorities take a step back on crypto mining ban Russia’s central government has decided to refrain from introducing restrictions…
Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz has responded to several questions on social media about his involvement with Evan “all the money” Schwartz. The user “DegenXRPHolder” wondered if the two had a relationship. Schwartz pointed out that just because they have the same last name, they are not related. However, he acknowledged that there is another Evan connected to Interledger who is a member of his family. The discussion then shifted to the current functioning of Interledger. Schwartz stated that the protocol may have been too advanced for its time. He added that being too soon can sometimes be as bad…
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin isn’t just a speculative asset — it’s a necessity in the current economic environment. In a Bloomberg TV interview, Jones argued that the U.S. is stuck in a “debt trap” and that policymakers will likely keep real interest rates below inflation to reduce the burden. President Trump, Jones said, is will likely appoint an “uber-dovish” Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell, whose term atop the U.S. central bank ends next year. That means higher prices, lower purchasing power and greater risk for traditional portfolios, Jones continued. To hedge against that scenario, Tudor Jones…
Venus Protocol has recently announced its integration with Arculus, a hardware wallet platform backed by CompoSecure (NASDAQ: CMPO). The incorporation of Venus Protocol into the Arculus App will enhance its reach towards security of the audience and institutions by providing lending, borrowing, and staking directly within the app itself. Venus Protocol will use this move to support its long-term goal of scaling out its DeFi infrastructure securely and compliantly. https://twitter.com/VenusStars_io/status/1928433368859046397 The integration provides users with a frictionless self-custody experience. A marketing allocation of $100,000 in Venus Treasury stablecoins has also been suggested for further onboarding efforts and co-branded education campaigns.…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance, the top global crypto exchange, announced today its latest set of digital collectibles, “Forever To The Moon,” celebrating the synergy between the worlds of Web3 and sports through this legend that has shaped the game of soccer worldwide. Forever To The Moon drop introduced by Cristiano Ronaldo, Binance According to the official statement by Binance (BNB), the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user count, its sixth release of digital collectibles with soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is out. The most valuable prizes include an exclusive meet-and-greet session Grand Experience of “7 minutes with CR7”…
Ethereum tests key $2,770 resistance after breaking above $2,690. Rejection near $2,740 signals ongoing consolidation and seller pressure. Support at $2,690 may hold, but $2,470–$2,380 downside risk remains. Ethereum’s price movement on June 10 signaled a possible shift in market structure after breaking a key resistance zone. The digital asset surged to $2,755, overcoming the $2,690 barrier before facing strong seller activity just below the $2,770 level. Data from Binance’s 4-hour perpetual contract chart indicates this level remains a critical hurdle. On June 9, Ethereum began an upward push from the $2,490–$2,610 zone, gaining 2.94% within the day. The breakout…
Trade talks between the US and China will move into a second day in an effort to ease tensions over the shipment of technology and rare earths. Representatives from the two countries concluded their first meeting, which lasted more than six hours, at Lancaster House in London, according to US officials. The talks concluded at around 8pm and the sides will meet again at 5pm on Tuesday (tomorrow). “Things are going well with China. China is not an easy country,” President Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that he had only received positive reports. The U.S. delegation was…
Aura (AURA), a culture token built on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, has skyrocketed by over 3,500% in the past 24 hours, marking an extraordinary price surge. This dramatic spike has enabled numerous investors to secure significant profits. Yet, market analysts caution that the rally may be part of a larger rug-pull scheme. Why is Aura Token’s Price Surging? According to the latest data, AURA pumped from a low of $0.001 to $0.037 at press time. This marked an appreciation of 3,538% over the past day. In addition, the market capitalization has climbed from around $1.1 million to $34.4 million. AURA…
The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might finally be reaching an important turning point. Since December 2020, Ripple has been fighting allegations from the SEC, which claimed the company sold unregistered securities in the form of XRP tokens. While Ripple secured a big win last year when a court ruled that XRP itself is not a security, the legal process has continued with penalty negotiations and procedural delays. The ‘Ripple’ Test Now, crypto lawyer John Deaton has shared an important update: a new U.S. market structure bill is expected to be passed in…