Australia Proposes New Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges, Aims for Draft Legislation by 2024
16.10.2023
Australia expects to release a draft legislation which covers licensing and custody rules for crypto asset providers by 2024
EtherHiding: Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains
16.10.2023
Threat actors have worked out a way to hide malicious payloads in Binance smart contracts to lure victims into updating their browsers from fake prompts, according to cybersecurity researchers
Upbit Receives Preliminary 'In-Principal' Approval in Singapore
16.10.2023
The in-principal approval allows Upbit Singapore to continue providing regulated digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019
Bitcoin Events Announces Crypto Fest 2023: Connecting Crypto and Blockchain Enthusiasts
16.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. On the 24th of November, attendees from around the world will gather at the luxurious Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town, South Africa, for the highly anticipated Crypto Fest 2023. Crypto Fest has earned its reputation as being one of the most prominent events in the blockchain...
Internet Computer's Dfinity Is Building Carbon Credit-Inspired Tech for Waste Management
16.10.2023
The foundation is working with management consultancy Roland Berger who introduced the Voluntary Recycling Credits (VRC) standard in June, inspired by the carbon credit market
Crypto Exchange Upbit Receives In-Principle License Approval from Singapore
16.10.2023
South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit by volume has secured in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
The initial approval will enable Upbit Singapore to continue to provide digital payment token services...
Aussie crypto exchanges look to new licensing regime with cautious optimism
16.10.2023
Australian crypto exchanges have largely praised the Treasury’s latest proposal to place crypto exchanges under the existing financial services license regime, though some worry it could box the crypto industry into a TradFi-shaped box
Australia's Government Calls for Digital Asset Platforms to Abide by Existing Financial Regulations
16.10.2023
The Australian government has unveiled a proposal aimed at imposing stricter regulations on cryptocurrency trading platforms, with a focus on enhancing oversight of customer funds.
The proposal, released on Monday, suggests subjecting digital asset platforms to the same laws that govern other...
Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify at Trial, Defense Says. First, He Needs His ADHD Meds
16.10.2023
Grayscale GBTC discount falls to 16% as markets bet on Bitcoin ETF approval
16.10.2023
Some analysts say GBTC’s discount is narrowing because investors are pricing in the SEC’s approval on several pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications
Latam Insights: Venezuela and Argentina Leverage ‘Unique’ Crypto Use Cases, Brazilian Congress Advises Indicting CZ
16.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela and Argentina use crypto uniquely, according to Chainalysis; the Brazilian Congress recommends indicting Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, and...
Sam Bankman-Fried requests long-acting Adderall to focus during trial
16.10.2023
Lawyers for the FTX founder have asked if he can take long-release ADHD medication as he’s been unable to properly concentrate during his trial