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Hong Kong Police Advisory Group Warns of Surge in Digital Asset-Linked Crime
4.6.2024
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group has warned about the rise of digital asset-linked crime, calling for the establishment of a regulatory system to identify and eliminate risks associated with this tech. According to police data, almost $550 million was involved in digital asset...
Crypto Hacks, Rug Pulls Led to $473M Worth of Losses in 2024: Immunefi
30.5.2024
More than $473 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 2024, according to a report by security researcher Immunefi
Argentina crypto group plans to set up a blockchain valley in Buenos Aires
28.5.2024
The crypto coterie in Argentina plans to set up a blockchain valley in Buenos Aires as a part of its Crecimiento movement, with a following of 500 individuals. The coterie consists of all the eminent players within the country’s ecosystem. Some of these notable figures include Diego Guitérrez,...
Crypto Prime Broker FalconX Starts FX Desk With Hires From BCB Group
28.5.2024
The offering will provide crypto trading firms, exchanges and brokers with access to 20 forex pairs
Nomura Holdings, GMO Group form stablecoin research partnership in Japan
27.5.2024
Nomura Holdings and the GMO Internet Group are exploring ways to bring new stablecoin offerings to the Japanese market
Ethereum ETF Greenlight Signals Path for More Crypto Investment Funds: TD Cowen
26.5.2024
The recent approval of Ethereum ETFs has opened the doors for more crypto investment products, according to research from TD Cowen's Washington Research Group.
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Crypto Advocacy Group ‘Stand With Crypto’ Expands to the UK
25.5.2024
Stand with Crypto, a global crypto advocacy organization, is expanding its initiative to the United Kingdom. Originating in the U.S., where it has garnered over 700,000 sign-ups and gained momentum with the passing of FIT21 in the House of Representatives, the movement is now mobilizing UK crypto...
FTX Group Paid $25 Million In Settlement To Whistleblowers Before Collapse
24.5.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Group paid over $25 million in hush money to seven whistleblowers before the doomed crypto exchange collapse in November 2022, an independent examination released Thursday has found. The report's release comes just days before former FTX executive Ryan Salame is set to...
Congressmen Urge SEC Chair Gary Gensler To Approve Spot ETH ETP
23.5.2024
A group of bipartisan House representatives is urging United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to approve spot Ether ETPs, a new letter shows. The push for spot ETH ETP approval follows the House’s successful FIT21 vote on Wednesday.
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Major Crypto Exchanges Launch ‘Tech Against Scams’ coalition to Combat Crypto Fraud
23.5.2024
Meta, Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Gemini, Match Group and the Global Anti-Scam Organization have partnered to launch a ‘Tech Against Scams’ alliance.
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ZachXBT Uncovers 7 More Addresses Linked to Lazarus Worth $61 Million—Here’s the latest
21.5.2024
ZachXBT has identified seven wallet addresses containing 891.13 Bitcoin, worth approximately $61 million, linked to the infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
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ZachXBT flags Lazarus-linked addresses worth $61M
21.5.2024
ZachXBT flagged seven wallet addresses with $61 million in Bitcoin connected to the Lazarus hacking group
Blockchain Association Sends Letter To Reps. Mike Johnson And Hakeem Jeffries Urging FIT21 House Vote
20.5.2024
The Blockchain Association is urging a full House floor vote of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a Monday letter from the crypto advocacy group to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reveals. News of the letter comes on the heels...
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down
20.5.2024
The CEO will be replaced by Goldman Sachs executive Peter Mintzberg effective Aug. 15
Developers Foresee ‘Programmability’ as Catalyst for Bitcoin’s Next Rally
20.5.2024
A group of developers believes introducing programmability to the Bitcoin blockchain could drive the next rally for the largest cryptocurrency.
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Genesis Set to Return $3B Customer Assets in Finalized Bankruptcy Liquidation Plan
20.5.2024
Bankruptcy claims began trading at 35% of account balance value when they were initially listed on claim trading marketplace Xclaim
Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout
18.5.2024
According to Judge Lane, any available funds for distribution by Genesis are being exhausted by creditor claims, which take priority over DCG’s equity stake
Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards
17.5.2024
The crypto law that was presented by Abdullah Güler, the group chairperson of the political group AK Party, on May 16 would significantly regulate the cryptocurrency business in compliance with global norms.
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Community Launches Decentralized Memecoin To Take Anti-SEC Stance
16.5.2024
In response to the increasing regulatory scrutiny by the SEC on crypto, a small group of community members has launched a decentralized memecoin called NotWifGary (NWG).
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Report: CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Trading Amid Rising Demand From Wall Street
16.5.2024
CME Group, the world’s largest futures exchange, is planning to launch bitcoin trading to capitalize on the surging demand among Wall Street money managers for exposure to the cryptocurrency sector, according to a report from the Financial Times. The Chicago-based group has reportedly been...