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Kraken experiencing gateway issues — withdrawals, deposits delayed

Update: Kraken says it has implemented a fix and is currently monitoring the results.Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken says it is currently investigating an issue with several crypto funding gateways, including major ones such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and ERC-20. On June 6, Kraken’s status page said, “Deposits and withdrawals are currently

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Fed board issues order to Silvergate Bank as part of self-liquidation plan

The Federal Reserve Board of the United States has issued a consent order to Silvergate Bank and its parent company as part of the institution’s plans to “wind down operations” and liquidate.In a June 1 notice, the Fed said Silvergate Capital Corporation and the bank will have 10 days to

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Blackrock CEO issues dire warning over ‘debt ceiling drama’ — Bullish for Bitcoin?

Blackrock CEO Laurence Fink believes the recent "drama" around the United States debt ceiling has deteriorated global trust in the U.S. dollar, something that other analysts predict could provide some tailwinds for Bitcoin (BTC).Fink’s comments come as U.S. lawmakers passed a highly-anticipated bill to lift the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on

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US CFTC issues letter on digital asset derivatives, clearing compliance in 3 areas

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a staff advisory letter to registered derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and DCO applicants, reminding them of the risks associated with expanding the scope of their activities. The letter from the CFTC Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) specifically addressed digital

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‘Dealt with firmly’ — Bali governor issues warning to tourists using crypto

Bali’s government is cracking down on tourists paying for goods and services using cryptocurrency, with the island’s governor sending a reminder that Indonesia’s fiat currency is the only legal tender.On May 28, the government-owned news agency Antara reported Bali’s governor Wayan Koster hosted a press conference the same day and

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