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Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023
15.4.2023
Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that...
Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank Offers Crypto Conversion Services
15.4.2023
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual-only lender, intends to expand its business into the region’s growing digital assets sector. The banking platform will offer crypto-to-fiat conversions and account services as the Chinese financial center is seeking to embrace the industry. ZA Bank to Provide...
C6 Bank’s Climate Tool to Track CO2 Emissions From Customer Transactions Prompts Debate on Future of Banking
14.4.2023
On April 13, a C6 Bank customer in Brazil shared screenshots of his online bank account, revealing that the financial institution was tracking CO2 emissions from his purchases and urging him to compensate monetarily. C6 Bank states that the new tool aims to inspire Brazilians to adopt more...
Sweden Drives Final Nail Into Its Bitcoin Mining Industry With Tax Hike
14.4.2023
The 6,000% increase in taxes per kilowatt hour of energy will likely kill any potential bitcoin mining investments in the country
SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts But Asks for Industry Guidance
12.4.2023
Exness’s march performance makes waves in the Industry
12.4.2023
Exness is a popular forex and CFD broker that offers access to trading currencies, stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies. Traders using Exness can trade with the most reliable and stable pricing in the industry. Forex trading volumes rise again as economic uncertainties have been...
US share of global crypto developers fell 26% in 5 years — a16z
11.4.2023
In 2018, nearly 40% of all crypto developers were based in the United States, whereas in 2022, this figure had fallen to less than 30%
AI-Focused Cryptogpt Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Into Asian Markets
11.4.2023
A Layer two (L2) project, called Cryptogpt, which leverages ZK-rollup technology and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced that its team has raised $10 million in capital from a Series A funding round. The crypto and AI firm disclosed that the new funds would be used to expand into...
SinVerse Secures Strategic Partnership and Investment from DWF Labs to Drive Web-3 Gaming Industry
10.4.2023
PRESS RELEASE. SinVerse Studios, a trailblazing web-3 game studio, has secured a substantial seven digit investment deal led by DWF Labs to propel its platform’s growth and solidify its position as an industry leader. The partnership marks a significant milestone for SinVerse Studios, with...
LABEL Foundation Secures 7 Digit Investment From DWF Labs
10.4.2023
PRESS RELEASE. As per the latest news, LABEL Foundation, a Korean-based organization dedicated to revolutionizing the music industry through the power of blockchain technology, has secured a major investment in the venture round funding from DWF Labs, the multi-stage Web 3.0 investment firm....
US Bank Lending Drops by Record $105 Billion in Two Weeks, Trillions Moving to Money Market Accounts, Elon Musk Warns ‘Trend Will Accelerate’
9.4.2023
The banking industry in the United States is still struggling after the collapse of three major banks. According to statistics, bank lending in the U.S. has dropped by close to $105 billion in the last two weeks of March, which is the largest decline on record. Additionally, Elon Musk, a Tesla...
Russia Takes Second Place Rank by Power Capacity in Crypto Mining, Reports
9.4.2023
Russia is now ranking second in terms of energy capacities engaged in the extraction of cryptocurrencies, new data suggests. Despite persisting regulatory uncertainty and the negative effects of sanctions, the amount of power devoted to the sector has been growing, reaching record highs this year....
Report: Binance US Struggles to Secure Banking Partner Amid Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Industry
8.4.2023
Following the collapse of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank, cryptocurrency companies have been seeking new banking partners in the United States. According to a recent report citing “sources familiar with the matter,” Binance US, the American subsidiary of...
South Korean Prosecutors Uncover Alleged $314 Million Criminal Proceeds Tied to Terraform Labs Co-Founders
7.4.2023
According to a report by South Korean news publication KBS, Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has converted a “large part” of his assets into bitcoin. Prosecutors in South Korea believe that Kwon’s purported bitcoin stash was transferred to an international exchange....
US Treasury Report Warns of Defi’s Threat to National Security, Authors Conclude Fiat Is Used in Illicit Finance More Than Crypto
6.4.2023
The U.S. Treasury has released a 42-page report assessing the risks of decentralized finance (defi). The report states that specific nation-state adversaries, cybercriminals, ransomware attackers, thieves, and scammers are using defi to “transfer and launder their illicit proceeds.”...
New York Finance Regulator Clarifies: Signature Bank Shutdown Unrelated to Crypto Activities – Bullish for the Industry?
6.4.2023
The idea that the closure of Signature Bank was in any way an attempt to target the crypto sector is “ludicrous,” the Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said....
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Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country
6.4.2023
The white paper proposes more tax reform, clearer accounting standards and a DAO law
Yellen Says US ‘Not Willing to Allow Contagious Bank Runs,’ Calls OPEC Oil Production Cut ‘Unconstructive’
6.4.2023
Roughly 26 days ago and in the following days, the U.S. witnessed two significant bank failures when Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed. After speaking at an event on Monday at Yale University, Janet Yellen, the current U.S. Treasury secretary, told reporters that she was closely...
NFTs in the event and ticketing industry: How can it sustain millions of users?
5.4.2023
Here’s calling out to the entertainers and event experts — let’s bid adieu to the ticketing troubles that have plagued you and work together to get everyone tickets to the next gig