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Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
MENA’s Crypto Market Soars With Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Leading the Charge
27.9.2024
According to a Chainalysis report, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, ranking seventh globally with $338.7 billion in on-chain value received between July 2023 and June 2024. Türkiye leads the region, driven by high...
Crypto founder paid LA cops to extort victim for crypto, FBI alleges
27.9.2024
Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information that he used to blackmail a target he intended to rob
SEC's Gensler Won't Reveal his View on Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn't a Security
27.9.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his stance that bitcoin is "not a security" but doubled down on his stated position that regulatory clarity exists for the crypto space in an interview with CNBC on Thursday
US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
27.9.2024
Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, enabled criminals to bypass regulations and funnel...
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
27.9.2024
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday
Liquid restaking protocol Bedrock suffers $2M exploit
27.9.2024
Bedrock says the root cause of the exploit has been “handled” and reassured users that all remaining assets were safe.
Bukele Highlights El Salvador’s Rebirth, Warns About Upcoming ‘New Dark Age’ at United Nations
27.9.2024
President Nayib Bukele highlighted El Salvador’s achievements since his first term, referring to the country’s economic revival and improved personal security before the United Nations General Assembly. Bukele also warned about worsening global conditions, stating that humanity...
Crypto PAC Spends $40 Million in Ohio Senate Race to Oust Anti-crypto Lawmaker
27.9.2024
Crypto Political Action Committees(PAC) has spent $40 Million to support Republican Bernie Moreno’s and oust Sen. Sherrod Brown…
Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms
27.9.2024
Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on reducing tax exemptions. This shift follows concerns about...
SEC scores partial win against blockchain firm Opporty over $600K ICO
27.9.2024
A federal judge partially sided with the SEC, finding that Opporty and its founder, Sergii Grybniak, offered “unregistered securities” in their 2018 ICO
SEC Approves BNY for Crypto Custody Beyond ETFs
27.9.2024
Bank of New York Mellon Corp(BNY Mellon), America’s largest custodian bank, has reportedly been approved by US SEC…
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...
Worldcoin fined again! Crypto store clerk runs off with $500K cash: Asia Express
27.9.2024
Worldcoin fined over privacy rules in South Korea, Hong Kong crypto trading store clerk scarpers with customer’s $500K in cash: Asia Express
Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’
27.9.2024
Billionaire Mark Cuban says that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has told him “in no uncertain terms that they are against ‘regulation through litigation.'” He criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler’s regulation by enforcement...
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
27.9.2024
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative...
Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm case moves to trial as judge denies dismissal
27.9.2024
A New York federal judge denied Roman Storm’s bid to dismiss US government charges. Storm is the co-founder of the crypto-mixing platform Tornado Cash
Phantom Wallet Joins Dydx, Easing Access for 7 Million Users
27.9.2024
Dydx has announced its integration of the Phantom Wallet, a leading Solana-based non-custodial wallet, into its decentralized finance (defi) platform. This integration aims to simplify access for over 7 million Phantom users, aligning with Dydx’s goal to broaden participation in decentralized...
Crypto PACs Dominate Ohio Senate Race, Spending $40M on Sherrod Brown's Foe
27.9.2024
The colossal campaign spending from the cryptocurrency industry is showing up in dominant fashion in Ohio's U.S. Senate race, where its political action committees have devoted $40 million to support Republican Bernie Moreno's opposition of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the crypto-skeptical chairman...
US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties
26.9.2024
Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance