Elizabeth Napolitano

Elizabeth Napolitano was a data journalist at CoinDesk, where she reported on topics such as decentralized finance, centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, altcoins, and Web3. She has covered technology and business for NBC News and CBS News. In 2022, she received an ACP national award for breaking news reporting.

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Regulación

Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M

The DOJ has been cracking down on crypto-related scams as lawmakers become more vocal about illicit activity in the space. 

(Shutterstock)

Finanzas

Ex-OpenSea Executive Files to Dismiss DOJ Case Alleging NFT Insider Trading

Nathaniel Chastain's motion says NFTs cannot be classified as securities or commodities, a requirement for wire fraud charges.

OpenSea is preparing for the possibility of an extended crypto downturn. (OpenSea/CoinDesk, modified PhotoMosh and BeFunky)

Mercados

Sports Tokens Surge After Socios.com Gets Regulatory Approval in Italy

The fan token market cap is up almost 100% from last month, according to FanMarketCap data. 

A fan of Liverpool FC during the final match of the UEFA Champions League between Liverpool and Real Madrid (Oleg Dubyna/Flickr)

Finanzas

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Now Says It Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through End of Year

The chief financial officer said during a bankruptcy hearing the company will receive additional funds via maturing loans, and sales and use tax savings.

Celsius participated in a call with its creditors on Friday. (Unsplash)

Finanzas

Crypto Exchange Gemini Offering Staking Support for Investors

The company hopes to capitalize on rising user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.

(Thomas Winz/Getty Images)

Regulación

Crypto.com Exchange Registers With UK Financial Regulator

The registration permits Crypto.com to pursue "certain crypto asset activities."

The Financial Conduct Authority regulates the U.K. crypto market. (Shutterstock)

Regulación

SEC Files Complaint Against Dragonchain for Unregistered Initial Coin Offering

The complaint alleges the blockchain startup failed to register more than $16 million in crypto asset securities.

(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Finanzas

Energy Web Token Jumps 25% After BlackRock Gives Decarbonization Project a Shoutout

The nonprofit that issues the coin received praise from BlackRock for trying to reduce bitcoin mining emissions.

(Energy Web)

Regulación

Crypto Exchange Bitfinex May Be Facing Criminal Investigation in US

The exchange’s sister company has been hit with several investigations over who uses its platform and the state of its reserves. 

(Oleksandr Berezko /EyeEm/Getty Images)

Finanzas

Ripple Labs Weighs Buying Crypto Lender Celsius’ Assets: Report

The blockchain payment company is the latest to consider purchasing the assets of the bankrupt lender.

Ripple Labs maintains XRP. (Ripple Labs)