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Basel Committee Gives Permissioned Stablecoins ‘Preferential Treatment’ in Amended Crypto Asset Standard Amidst Heavy Criticism
19.7.2024
The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited...
WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
19.7.2024
This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Bitcoin price soars above $66K as crypto market momentum ramps up
19.7.2024
Bitcoin price surged to a new 1-month high near $67,000 as a variety of bullish factors converged to push cryptocurrencies higher
Crypto Biz: Tether to track USDT usage, Cipher gets takeover offer, and more
19.7.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Tether’s new hiring, a takeover bid for Cipher, Grayscale new decentralized AI fund, Ether ETFs, and more
Bitforex reopens for withdrawals after police investigation
19.7.2024
After roughly five months of silence, the crypto exchange Bitforex claimed that the police in Jiangsu Province had detained its team members in February
Leading BTM Operator, Bitcoin Depot, Will Add Bitcoin to Its Treasury Reserves
19.7.2024
Bitcoin Depot, a company that operates more than 7,400 bitcoin ATMs in the U.S., has announced that it will allocate part of its cash reserves to build a bitcoin treasury, following the footsteps of companies like Microstrategy. According to its CEO, Brandon Mintz, this move will allow company...
A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance
19.7.2024
Last week, a federal judge convened a hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance after publishing her ruling on Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit
WazirX, Liminal Custody Blame Each Other as $230M Crypto Exploit Leaves Customers Stranded
19.7.2024
The dispute centers around multisig wallets
EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA
19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play
EU markets will pave the way for first Ether staking ETF: dYdX CEO
19.7.2024
While the US markets are not yet prepared for an Ether staking ETF, the European markets might lead the way by introducing the first staked exchange-traded fund
Wazirx Takes Legal Action After $230 Million Cyberattack — Liminal Insists Platform Secure
19.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has filed a police complaint and is pursuing legal action after a cyberattack led to a loss of over $230 million. The exchange is collaborating with global partners and authorities to trace and recover the stolen funds. Meanwhile, Liminal Custody has insisted that...
Oracle exploit drains $7.6 million from Rho Markets liquidity protocol
19.7.2024
Rho Markets has already paused its platform in response to the security breach
Crypto market faces structural weakness: Binance report
19.7.2024
Despite recent improvements, the crypto market remains down 14% from its peak, with new capital inflows slowing and a “Player vs. Player” market emerging
South African Exchange Luno Leverages Fireblocks’ Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Platform
19.7.2024
South African crypto exchange Luno has announced that it is integrating its platform with Fireblock’s enterprise-grade digital asset transfer platform. Aleks Andjelopolj suggested that leveraging Fireblocks means Luno users will experience the same immediate transaction settlement enjoyed...
$234M in Crypto Hacked From WazirX, Converted to Ethereum
19.7.2024
WazirX, one of India’s biggest Crypto Exchanges, was hacked yesterday, presenting a significant security concern. The breach led to losing $234 million of the users’ funds. The hacker went for the exchange’s multisig wallet on the Ethereum network, where he or she made away with more than...
Wearable hardware wallets for crypto adoption: Interview with Changelly and Tangem
19.7.2024
Crypto execs discuss how wearable hardware wallets can advance crypto technology and accessibility, promoting adoption
Daily crypto updates: BTC nears $64k, XRP loses 5% value, and more
19.7.2024
The crypto market is going through a rollercoaster phase, with tokens making unexpected switches. Over the past week, most cryptos have amassed a decent growth spree. However, on the 24-hour trading chart, cryptocurrencies appear to be struggling. Some of the key reasons for this are market...
WazirX breach post-mortem: Dismantling the $230M attack
19.7.2024
The WazirX breach highlights vulnerabilities in multisig wallets despite stringent security measures, with hackers exploiting discrepancies in data
Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million to Elizabeth Warren Rival John Deaton
19.7.2024
The Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, founders of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, have donated $1 million to support the campaign of pro-crypto candidate John Deaton in the state of Massachusetts. Both stated that their goal with this donation is to help Deaton beat Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who...
KPMG to help US crypto firms uphold reporting standards
19.7.2024
KPMG formed a strategic alliance with Cryptio to help crypto firms in the United States adhere to GAAP compliance, enhancing accounting and reporting practices