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Italy Has a Registry of 73 Unvetted Crypto Firms
5.10.2022
Companies entered into a new registry for crypto firms have said they’ve secured regulatory approval in Italy, but the country's supervisory body – the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori – hasn't actually checked their operations
Decentralized Web3 Protocol Golden Raises $40 Million Backed by A16z
5.10.2022
Golden, a startup that seeks to build a decentralized data hub, has raised $40 million dollars in a Series B funding round. The round, which was led by a16z crypto, will allow the company to keep building its concept, which revolves around combining data submission and validation with Web3-based...
Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI
5.10.2022
The FBI says alongside regular methods of payment such as wire transfers and prepaid cards, crypto ATMs are also becoming a prominent tool for crypto investment scammers
‘New frontier’ of crypto laundering involves cross-chain bridges and DEXs: Elliptic
5.10.2022
Curve, Uniswap, 1inch, and the Ren bridge were the top platforms of choice for laundering illicit crypto, according to Elliptic
Coinbase expands to Australia with focus on institutions in 'months to come’
5.10.2022
With an expanded Australian offering, Coinbase’s VP of international and business development said the exchange faced “tough questions” from regulators and policymakers about its services
Anchorage co-founder sees 'tons of opportunity' as it expands into Asia
5.10.2022
Anchorage Digital has marked its plans for expansion into the Asian crypto market, with co-founder Diogo Mónica noting that Singapore is just a starting point
SEC Chair Gensler Insists Most Crypto Tokens Are Securities — Says ‘the Law Is Clear’
5.10.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated that most crypto tokens are securities, emphasizing that “the law is clear on this.” However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked Congress for authority over crypto...
Custodian Anchorage Adds to Asia Push With Batch of Institutional Crypto Partners
5.10.2022
Anchorage will be offering digital asset custody services to Bitkub, Dream Trade, FBG Capital, GMO-Z.com Trust Company, IOSG Ventures and Antalpha
Top US Regulators Urge Congress to Pass Legislation on Crypto Assets
5.10.2022
The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), a group of the country’s top financial regulators, has urged Congress to pass legislation for the regulation of crypto assets. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said: “Crypto-asset activities could pose risks to U.S. financial...
Celsius’ co-founder Daniel Leon follows Mashinsky out as crypto exec flight continues
4.10.2022
Leon is at least the eighth crypto sector executive who has resigned in recent months; Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky resigned a week ago
Pro-Russian Groups Raised $400,000 in Crypto Since Ukraine Invasion, Report Reveals
4.10.2022
Groups supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been actively collecting cryptocurrency to fund paramilitary operations and evade sanctions, researchers say. According to a new report, these organizations use Telegram to raise money then used to pay for equipment and training....
'I'm a Crypto Guy': Why Steve Aoki Believes in Web3
4.10.2022
Crypto Lender Celsius Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer Leon Resigns: Report
4.10.2022
Crypto lender Celsius's co-founder and CSO S. Daniel Leon resigned Tuesday, becoming the second company executive to depart in recent weeks
With Crypto Governance in CFTC Crosshairs, Sushi Exchange Mulls Legal Shakeup
4.10.2022
Outside lawyers have told SushiSwap to restructure around legal entities. In the wake of Ooki, will the DAO listen?
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius’ Asset Sale Is Scheduled, Sources Say FTX CEO May Bid
4.10.2022
According to a filing published by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the crypto lending firm Celsius has been given a final bid deadline of October 17, 2022. Following the bankruptcy court’s final bid deadline, a sale hearing is scheduled for November 1....
Basel Committee: Banks worldwide reportedly own €9.4 billion in crypto assets
4.10.2022
The study found that banks mostly held volatile cryptocurrencies and had little exposure to stablecoins
Bitcoin miner profitability under threat as hash rate hits new all-time high
4.10.2022
Analysts say Bitcoin miners’ worst days are probably behind them, but the network's soaring hash rate and uptick in difficulty are weighing on profit margins
Mastercard Debuts Blockchain Surveillance Tool for Banks and Crypto-Centric Card Issuers
4.10.2022
On Tuesday, the multinational financial services corporation Mastercard revealed that it is launching a new crypto monitoring product called Crypto Secure. The Crypto Secure software aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in order to help banks and crypto-centric debit card...
European Parliament members vote in favor of crypto and blockchain tax policies
4.10.2022
The resolution recommended authorities in the parliament's 27 member states consider a “simplified tax treatment” for crypto users involved in occasional or small transactions
Asset Management Giant Fidelity Adds to Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Index Fund
4.10.2022
The fund has raised about $5 million since sales opened in late September