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Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores Access to User Funds
3.3.2023
Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has begun processing withdrawals of digital assets belonging to its customers. The trading platform was shut down in an operation carried out by law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Europe alleging that it had been used to launder dirty money....
Coinbase cutting ties with Silvergate forces crypto hedge fund to find a new bank
3.3.2023
A total of five crypto companies end their partnership with Silvergate bank on March 2 after a series of lawsuits and investigations against the fintech bank
Ripple survey: 97% of payment firms believe in the power of crypto
3.3.2023
The lack of regulatory clarity is the biggest hurdle to the adoption of crypto-enabled payments, according to a new survey co-hosted by Ripple
Investment Fund Focused on Crypto Mining to Be Created in Russia
3.3.2023
The establishment of Russia’s first mutual investment fund dedicated to financing cryptocurrency mining operations is underway. According to a report by the Russian press, it will be available to qualified investors and will finance the acquisition of coin minting equipment. Russian Crypto Mining...
HSBC, Nationwide Impose New Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Purchases in UK
3.3.2023
HSBC and Nationwide have imposed new restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases in the U.K. The two financial institutions cited a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British regulator overseeing the financial services industry, regarding the risks involved in purchasing...
FTX presentation shows 'massive shortfall' in firm's assets
3.3.2023
FTX and FTX US together have billions in deficits in their exchange wallets and fiat accounts, uncovered in a "huge effort" according to the exchange's CEO
Proposed South Dakota amendment to UCC would prohibit cryptocurrencies, but not CBDC
2.3.2023
The bill authored by a Republican state legislator would prevent the use of cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange after July 1, 2024
BitKeep remains on track to fully compensate victims of $8M APK exploit
2.3.2023
The company says users' losses will be 100% reimbursed by mid-March
Block remains on the hunt for wallet partners nearly two years later
2.3.2023
The firm plans to partner with companies that are already experienced in local fiat payment processing
Russian Bank Issues Bank Guarantee in Chinese Yuan Using Blockchain
2.3.2023
A bank in Russia has issued the country’s first blockchain-based bank guarantee denominated in Chinese currency. The financial institution underscored the advantages of using a digital form of the document and pointed out that demand for yuan payments is growing. MKB Employs Bank of Russia’s...
Over 20,000 Ukrainians Sign Up for Free Course on Crypto, Official Says
2.3.2023
Crypto classes organized for Ukrainians have begun on a government-run portal, a minister announced. More than 20,000 people have registered for the educational course in the war-torn country which maintains an objective to become “the best crypto jurisdiction.” Thousands of Ukrainians to Study...
Ukraine’s Government-Provided Crypto Addresses Raised $70 Million During War, Report
2.3.2023
Crypto donations collected by the government in Kyiv since the start of the Russian invasion have amounted to almost $70 million, according to Chainalysis. Ether has been the most donated crypto followed by bitcoin and the stablecoin tether, the blockchain intelligence firm said in a report....
Crypto distribution is uneven among banks as prudential exposure rises: BIS report
1.3.2023
One bank accounts for almost 62% of all crypto asset prudential exposure; almost two-thirds of banks holding crypto are in the Americas
The Agenda podcast chats crypto, media and ethics with Molly Jane Zuckerman
1.3.2023
Should crypto media have a universal code of ethics, and what role — if any — should journalists play in promoting crypto mass adoption?
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Takes Steps to Allow Crypto Trading
1.3.2023
Israel’s public stock exchange is suggesting regulatory amendments that would permit some clients to trade crypto assets. The proposals, which have been put forward for public consultation, come at the backdrop of a growing number of regulated institutions getting involved in the digital asset...
Here’s why STX, CFX, SSV, AGIX and GRT are the top performing assets in February
28.2.2023
Despite Bitcoin’s muted monthly performance, STX, SSV, CFX, AGIX and GRT surged higher, likely because of popular market narratives
Vitalik Buterin says 'more still needs to be done' over high Ethereum txn fees
28.2.2023
"Good user experience is not about the average case, it is about the worst case," wrote the Ethereum co-founder
Former FTX Director to reportedly plead guilty to fraud charges
28.2.2023
Nishad Singh has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on FTX customers, and one count of conspiracy to commit commodities fraud
OKX seizes 2M USDT linked to market manipulation
28.2.2023
The exchange has related frozen assets and will allocate over 3 million USDT for an airdrop to eligible users who suffered losses
Visa and Mastercard halt new crypto partnerships: Report
28.2.2023
According to sources, Visa and Mastercard will delay the launch of new blockchain partnerships until market conditions improve and a clearer regulatory framework is established