SEC Accuses Kraken of Unregistered Operations and Fund Mixing

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Real Pokémon Cards From NFTs? Solana Project Lets Fans Redeem Graded Collectibles Straight From Digital Draws in Gacha-Style

Collector Crypt launched a digital system on Solana where people can buy NFT packs linked to real graded Pokémon cards. Buyers can either keep the NFT or claim the actual card, bringing together digital collecting and physical items.

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Is Pumpfun’s PUMP Token Sale Still On? Solana Project’s $4B Launch Plans Hit by Gate Page Removal

Pumpfun will launch its PUMP token on 12 July, aiming to raise $600 million by selling 15% of its supply across its own site and Gate.com. Despite the hype, the platform’s revenue and user activity have dropped sharply, while rival LetsBonk is gaining ground.

Lazarus Group Strikes Again: $3.2M Stolen from Solana, Laundered Through Ethereum and Tornado Cash

North Korea-linked hackers stole $3.2 million in crypto from Solana wallets and moved the funds to Ethereum. They laundered nearly $2 million using Tornado Cash, with over $1 million still sitting in an Ethereum wallet.

Solana ETF and Pudgy Penguins Fund Enter SEC Review as Altcoin Investment Push Accelerates

Invesco and Galaxy filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to give investors regulated access to the SOL token. Another filing proposes a new ETF mixing memecoins and NFTs from the Pudgy Penguins collection, marking a first of its kind in the market.

Canadian Solana-Focused Investment Firm Files With SEC to List on Nasdaq and Enter US Market

Sol Strategies, a Canadian crypto investment firm, has applied to list on Nasdaq after heavily investing in Solana tokens and staking operations. Despite a recent $3.5 million loss, the company aims to raise more capital and grow its presence in the US market.

Countdown to Solana ETF: SEC Could Greenlight Applications as Soon as Next Month

The SEC has asked Solana ETF issuers to quickly update their filings, speeding up the approval process with decisions possible within weeks. This includes allowing staking features, which could boost investor interest and confidence in Solana.

Solana Taps Dubai’s VARA for Strategic Partnership to Expand Web3 and Blockchain Infrastructure by Signing Milestone MoU

Dubai’s VARA has signed an MoU with the Solana Foundation to advance blockchain innovation and talent development. Despite this, SOL remains over 2% down in the past 24 hours and below its January peak although it saw a slight uptick during the recent Bitcoin-led market pullback.

Greenlight Turns Red: US SEC Warns Ethereum and Solana Staking ETFs May Violate Federal Law

The SEC raised legal concerns about new Ethereum and Solana ETFs that include staking rewards, saying they may not qualify under current investment rules. REX and Osprey must address these issues before the funds can launch.

SEC Accuses Kraken of Unregistered Operations and Fund Mixing

The SEC has filed a complaint against Kraken, alleging the cryptocurrency platform operated without necessary registrations, combining multiple roles without proper approval. The accusations include providing a marketplace for securities transactions, acting as an unregistered exchange, and commingling customer funds with its own. Kraken's CEO disputes the claims, sparking a broader debate on the SEC's role in regulating cryptocurrency exchanges and the industry's future.

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Kraken被SEC指控运营未注册平台、不当混合客户资金

Gensler Unleashes Critics for Cracking Down on Kraken

The crypto market’s steady growth since the start of 2023 was checked by pronounced losses this week.

Kraken Crypto Exchange Investigated by SEC Over Securities Sale

Bloomberg reported that the investigation was at an “advanced stage” and “could lead to a settlement in coming days.”

Kraken Leaves Japan for Second Time Citing Weak Crypto Market

In response to a poor cryptocurrency market, Kraken has chosen to cease operations in Japan for a second time.

Newly Appointed Kraken CEO Has No Intentions To Register With SEC

According to a recent report, Kraken's new CEO, Dave Ripley, announced that he does not intend to register Kraken with SEC.

Kraken CEO Shuts Down San Francisco Headquarters – Here’s Why

Jesse Powell, Kraken CEO, talks more in detail about why he decided to shut down Kraken’s headquarters in San Francisco. ...

Crypto Exchange Kraken's New NFT Marketplace Will Issue Loans

Jesse Powell said that starting in 2022, the exchange will expand into a marketplace for non-fungible tokens and NFT-backed loans.

Kraken users report Bitcoin Lightning Network availability

Kraken was previously aiming to implement the BItcoin Lightning Network in 2021 after officially announcing the plan in late 2020.