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Do Kwon Fights SEC Extradition Request Over Terra and Luna Stablecoin Collapse
28.9.2023
Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, is fighting a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) request to extradite him for questioning about the collapse of his stablecoins Terra and Luna, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for...
Chainlink’s Cross Chain Protocol Goes Live On Base: Here’s The Latest
27.9.2023
Blockchain oracle network Chainlink has integrated its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) on the Coinbase layer 2 network, Base.
According to a Sept 27 press release, the cross-chain interoperability protocol is now live on Base giving the network’s developers access to the whole...
Fraudster Faces 12-year Jail Sentence for $100M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
27.9.2023
Pablo Renato Rodriguez, co-founder of the major crypto-based pyramid scheme AirBit Club, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by US District Judge George B. Daniels.
Rodriguez and his co-conspirators, including Gutemberg Dos Santos, orchestrated the AirBit Club scheme, which lured unsuspecting...
Mixin Network Proposes $20 Million Bug Bounty to Hacker in $200 Million Security Breach
27.9.2023
Mixin Network, the Beleaguered cross-chain transactional network for digital assets, which suffered an attack on Sept. 23 wiping $200 million, has offered a bug bounty to the exploiter on Wednesday.
“Most of our platform assets were users’, and we hope you can refund them. You can keep $20M of...
Belgian Market Maker KeyRock Acquires Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Approval
27.9.2023
KeyRock, the Belgian crypto market marker, has successfully gotten clearance from the Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF).
On September 26, Keyrock successfully obtained approval from the VQF, a recognized financial standards organization sanctioned by Swiss regulatory...
Web3 Lost Over $890 Million to Hacks and Scams in Q3 2023: Boesin
27.9.2023
Beosin EagleEye platform, a subsidiary of Beosin, a blockchain security audit company, revealed in a research report that Web3 lost approximately $890 million to various security breaches, phishing scams, and rug pulls in the third quarter of 2023.
Breaking down the losses, it was revealed that...
Mainstream Media Objects to Further Customer Data Redactions in FTX Bankruptcy Case
27.9.2023
Prominent media outlets, including Bloomberg, Dow Jones & Company, The New York Times, and The Financial Times, have raised objections to a joint motion by the debtors and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors asking for further data redactions in FTX bankruptcy case. ...
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S Korean Crypto Exchange Exec Jailed for Coin Price Manipulation
27.9.2023
A South Korean court has jailed a former senior executive of the crypto trading platform Coinone for taking bribes in exchange for listing altcoins.
The Seoul Southern District Court sentenced an individual surnamed Jeon (age 41) to four years in prison, Newsis reported.
Jeon was the former...
Taiwan Implements Stricter Regulations, Bans Unregistered Foreign Crypto Exchanges from Operating
27.9.2023
Today, on September 26, Taiwan's financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), unveiled new guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) aimed at enhancing the protection of cryptocurrency users in the country.
In March, the FSC confirmed its position to closely...
Argentinian Oil Producer Will Mine Crypto with Associated Gas
27.9.2023
Tecpetrol, a major Argentinian oil producer, has announced plans to mine crypto using associated gas.
The Buenos Aires-based firm explores and produces oil and gas in Argentina, as well as other LATAM countries like Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.
And per Rio Negro,...
US Fed Reserve Banks State Stablecoins Could Inject Instability in Economy
27.9.2023
The United States Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York have published a data-driven report that delves into the potential impact of stablecoins on the broader economic landscape.
In the 49-page report titled "Runs and Flights to Safety: Are Stablecoins the New Money Market," stablecoins...
Gemini to Halt Crypto Services in the Netherlands Due to Regulatory Pressure - Here's What You Need to Know
26.9.2023
Crypto regulation in the Netherlands has led Gemini to discontinue its services in the country. In an email sent to users today, the exchange announced that it will cease offering its services starting November 17, 2023.
This move comes in response to stipulations put in place by the...
OFAC Blacklists ETH Wallet Operated By Cartel for Illicit Drug Trafficking
26.9.2023
In a new round of sanctions, the US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added ten more individuals to its blackbook.
According to a September 26 press release, the US government agency disclosed that many of these individuals were affiliated with an international...
'BitBoy Crypto' Out of Jail And Back on Twitter, Mugshot Pic Goes Viral
26.9.2023
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy Crypto, has been released from jail after spending eight hours there, while his mugshot went viral.
As reported earlier today, BitBoy Crypto was arrested by the police for “loitering/prowling” and for “simple assault by placing another...
Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
Kraken moves toward a wider European presence with key regulatory steps in Spain and Ireland after it obtained an EU e-money license.
According to a press release on Sept 26, the exchange announced a progression in Europe after it successfully registered with the Bank of Spain for a Virtual Asset...
Chase Bans Crypto-Linked Payments for U.K. Clients Starting October 16
26.9.2023
Chase, a digital bank owned by JPMorgan, is set to ban crypto-linked payments through debit cards or outgoing bank transfers for its UK clients starting on October 16, as conveyed in an email sent to customers.
The email noted: "If we think you're making a payment related to crypto assets, we'll...
Crypto Derivatives Platform Bitget Launches ‘Smart Portfolio’ Bot to Boost Returns
26.9.2023
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitget has launched a new intelligent bot – Smart Portfolio – which allows users to rebalance assets based on price volatility, in a move to boost profits.
Rebalancing a crypto portfolio effectively is important to manage risks, trade in line with investment objectives...
SEC Opposes Celsius Plan to Use Coinbase as Distribution Agent for International Customers
26.9.2023
On Monday, September 25, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opposed the crypto firm Celsius Network's proposal to involve Coinbase as part of its bankruptcy and reorganization plan.
Last week, in the Friday lawsuit, Celsius stated its plans to use Coinbase to distribute...
Crypto-Friendly UK Home for Financial Innovation, Ripple Co-Founder Says
26.9.2023
The United Kingdom is “a home for financial and technological innovation,” according to Chris Larsen, co-founder and executive chairman of US fintech and blockchain firm Ripple.
The comment from Ripple’s co-founder came in response to a video shared by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on social media...
Optimism Plunges 9.29% Ahead of $30 Million Token Unlock -What’s Going On?
26.9.2023
Ethereum layer 2 network Optimism faces headwinds as its price slumps nearly 10% in the week ahead of the planned token unlock on Sept 30.
At press time, the price of OP exchanges hands at $1.26 falling by 9.29% over the past seven days. After a sharp fall slightly above 3% yesterday, the token...