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Nigeria’s Patricia Exchange CEO debunks closure rumors
2.5.2024
Patricia CEO Fejiro Hanu said they are currently awaiting the prosecution and conviction of the other suspects involved
Crypto Exchange Bitget Reveals Mandatory KYC Policy With Incentives for Early Compliance
14.12.2023
On Thursday, the crypto exchange Bitget, headquartered in Seychelles, announced its decision to implement comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) policies across its platform. These new KYC requirements are set to take effect on December 15, 2023. Bitget Rolls Out Mandatory KYC Procedures Bitget...
SEC still looking for potential FTX-style fraud at Binance.US: Report
28.11.2023
Binance.US attorney Matthew Laroche has asked a federal judge to consider putting an end to the SEC's investigation for potential fraud
Bitfinex users fall for ‘minor’ phishing attack after employee gets hacked
5.11.2023
Bitfinex stressed its systems weren’t compromised and no customer funds were lost
FBI Dives Into FTX Customer Records — Field Offices Issue Subpoenas to Bankruptcy Consultants
4.11.2023
Reports indicate that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received data on FTX clients from the advisors of the now-insolvent firm. These consultants have complied with a minimum of five inquiries issued by the bureau’s local offices across various states. FTX Implosion Leads...
CFTC pays whistleblowers $16M this year for mostly crypto tips
1.11.2023
Two of the CFTC’s crypto tipsters scored $15 million alone which brought successful enforcement cases for the regulator
AI can be used in 'every single process' of JPMorgan’s operations, says CEO
3.10.2023
JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon pointed to trading, hedging, research and error detection as just some of the processes that can be streamlined by AI
FTX bolsters claims portal security measures following cyber breach
17.9.2023
Following the cyber breach of non-sensitive data, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has reactivated account access to its customer claims portal
Former Celsius Boss Alex Mashinsky Seeks Dismissal of FTC Lawsuit
13.9.2023
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, has filed a motion to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against him. In the motion, Mashinsky argues the FTC has failed to allege he violated any laws or rules. His lawyers say the FTC is not entitled to monetary relief and cannot...
IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector
12.9.2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the financial world. The Rise of Thinking Machines: Report...
UK's Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
1.9.2023
The crypto Travel Rule, which came into effect on Sept. 1, aims to stop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities carried out on-chain
Prosecutors Challenge FTX Founder’s Legal Advice Defense Ahead of Fraud Trial
30.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team claimed last week that the FTX founder received assurances from lawyers his actions were lawful. However, federal prosecutors are now contesting the validity of Bankman-Fried’s defense strategy ahead of trial. Bankman-Fried’s Legal Defense...
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Enterprise — 4 times the power of consumer version
29.8.2023
OpenAI also claims it is two times faster than GPT-4 with enhanced privacy and security standards
Crypto Collapse: Prime Trust’s Fall From Grace and the Disappearing Wallet Mystery
25.8.2023
After Prime Trust filed for bankruptcy protection, the company’s interim CEO Jor Law cited excessive spending, losses on the stablecoin terrausd, and problems accessing customer funds held in cold storage wallets as contributing factors. From Cold Storage to Cold Reality: The Dramatic Decline...
AI unlikely to destroy jobs, but cost to certain workers may be 'brutal' — UN study
22.8.2023
A study from the United Nations agency International Labour Organization suggests AI will more likely augment jobs than destroy them, though certain roles could be at more risk than others
Binance Plans to Halt EUR Withdrawals via SEPA Amid Third-Party Payment Challenges
21.8.2023
Numerous sources have indicated that Binance, the largest crypto exchange by global trading volume, has temporarily halted EUR withdrawals and deposits through SEPA due to challenges with a third-party payment facilitator. However, a post published by Binance’s customer support team at 12:21...
Crypto custodian Prime Trust files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
15.8.2023
The crypto custodian's bankruptcy comes as it's been unable to honor customer withdrawals for months
Bitmain to Reveal Groundbreaking Antminer S21 at 2023 World Digital Mining Summit
15.8.2023
Reports have surfaced that Bitmain, the well known mining rig manufacturer, intends to unveil a cutting-edge bitcoin (BTC) miner at the 2023 World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) in Hong Kong this coming September. The device, christened the Antminer S21, is being hailed by Bitmain as...
XRP briefly hits $50 on Gemini as users suspect relisting 'price glitch'
11.8.2023
Gemini is investigating the root cause behind the suspected price glitch
FTX Unveils Reorganization Strategy, Proposing ‘Offshore Crypto Exchange’ and New Trust
1.8.2023
In the midst of the bankruptcy proceedings, FTX presented its primary reorganization strategy and term sheet to the U.S. bankruptcy court, detailing an ambitious plan to reinvent FTX as an “offshore crypto exchange” while also founding a new limited liability trust. At this time, the proposed...