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US House Financial Services Committee Advances Bill to Block Digital Dollar Launch
18.9.2023
The United States House Financial Services Committee is going forward with the legislative measures aimed at controlling the issuance of a digital dollar.
Chairman Patrick McHenry recently announced that the Committee has scheduled a markup session for two crucial bills related to the potential...
South Korean Regulators Eye OTC Crypto Regulation
18.9.2023
South Korean regulators look set to turn their attention to the over-the-counter (OTC) crypto market, with indications regulation could be on its way.
The nation has moved to shore up its regulatory system this year in the wake of the so-called “Terra-Luna scandal,” which left thousands...
XRP Advocate and Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Joins LBRY Lawsuit – Here's the Latest
16.9.2023
On September 13, John Deaton, the attorney renowned for representing XRP token holders in their legal battle against the SEC, formally filed a notice to serve as Amicus Curiae in the LBRY court case.
This move was followed by an official submission to the United States Court of Appeals for...
Exclusive: Crypto Surge in Central and Southern Asia: Chainalysis 2023 Insights and Kim Grauer’s Exclusive Take
16.9.2023
In the era of financial digitalization, the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index for 2023 stands as a pivotal resource, charting the nuanced ways countries are embracing cryptocurrency based on their unique socio-economic factors.
As the digital realm undergoes rapid transformations, this...
Bitcoin Miner Returns 19.8 BTC in Fees After Paxos Claims Payment Mistake
16.9.2023
According to an X post, a cryptocurrency mining pool, F2Pool, has returned the mistakenly transferred transaction fee of 19.8 BTC made by Paxos, a Financial infrastructure firm.
It started on September 10, when a transaction fee of $510,000 was paid to a miner on block 807,057 for a transaction...
German Blockchain Sector Sees 3% YoY Growth with $355 Million Invested in 2023: Report
16.9.2023
According to a report published by Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC), the German blockchain sector demonstrated resilience, seeing a 3% YoY increase in funding, in contrast to the global blockchain ecosystem's downturn of over 50%....
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SEC to Unseal Documents in Legal Case Against Binance US – Here's the Latest
15.9.2023
In a major development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to make public some confidential documents in its ongoing case against Binance US.
The release comes at the SEC's own request and with the consent of both parties involved in the case. This development adds...
Brazil's Central Bank Pix Joins Ramp Network's Payment Solutions
15.9.2023
Crypto startup Ramp Network has integrated Pix, a payment method offered by the Central Bank of Brazil.
The integration of Pix is expected to significantly ease onboarding to crypto for both individuals and businesses in Brazil, given the widespread use of the payment method in the country.
The...
Republicans Introduce Bills to Halt CBDC Implementation
15.9.2023
Lawmakers for the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) introduced three bills on Thursday aimed at curbing the Federal Reserve's potential foray into the world of CBDCs.
The trio of bills rekindled prior Republican efforts to explicitly restrict the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital...
Ethereum Rolls Out Holesky Testnet to Mark the Merge Anniversary
15.9.2023
The Ethereum blockchain has launched a new test network, Holeskey as it marks the first anniversary of the much anticipated Merge.
Holesky aims to help developers simulate massive scaling before projects hit the mainnet. Holesky is now the largest testnet on the Ethereum blockchain as it is twice...
Crypto Exchange BTSE Launches Crypto-to-Fiat International Mastercard – Here’s What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Digital assets exchange BTSE has launched a crypto payments card, which enables crypto-to-fiat purchases at any of Mastercard’s 53 million merchants in 210 countries.
The exchange first hinted that it would soon launch a EUR-based debit card solution, dubbed – BTSE Card – in June, which would...
Investment Firm Reverie Sets Up $20 Million Crypto Venture Fund for Web3 Startups
15.9.2023
The New York-based crypto-focused investment firm Reverie has launched Reverie Fund One, a $20 million venture capital fund that will invest in Web3 startups.
The launch of the new fund was announced on X on Thursday by Larry Sukernik, co-founder of Reverie, who promised that the launch would come...
Celsius and Core Scientific Reach $45 Million Settlement Deal Following Mining Facility Dispute
15.9.2023
Digital asset miners Core Scientific and Celsius Mining have struck a $45 million deal over the Cedarvale mining site after months of litigation.
According to the court filing, both companies have resolved to settle all disputes in a deal that both companies describe as beneficial to the entire...
Today in Crypto: Polygon Launches Phase 0 Towards Polygon 2.0, Ripple Opens Up Liquidity Hub to Brazil & Australia
15.9.2023
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Consensys launches Tuum Technologies on MetaMask Snaps
15.9.2023
HBAR Foundation has announced that Tuum Technologies is now live on MetaMask Snaps, making it one of the 34 public snaps to feature on the platform. Consensys has introduced a DID solution built on Hedera. There are 33 additional public snaps available on the platform. HBAR Foundation has called...
Crypto Market Sees $55 Billion Outflow in August Amid Liquidity Concerns - Bitfinex Report
15.9.2023
As much as $55 billion in capital exited the crypto market in August, while both trading volumes and volatility remained at suppressed levels, a new report has revealed.
According to the report, published by crypto exchange Bitfinex on September 11, the massive outflows came from three major...
Remitano Crypto Exchange Faces Possible Hack, $2.7 Million Withdrawn in Suspicious Transactions
15.9.2023
On September 14, crypto exchange Remitano faced an alarming situation with a suspicious withdrawal of approximately $2.7 million in cryptocurrencies, triggering concerns of a potential security breach.
Around 12:45 UTC, Cyvers, a blockchain analytics platform, alerted the crypto community about...
Deutsche Bank Partners Taurus to Offer Crypto Custody Services
15.9.2023
Taurus, a Swiss crypto infrastructure firm has announced a partnership with Deutsche Bank to set up cryptocurrency custody alongside tokenized services for its clients.
According to a press release on Sept 14, the bank entered a global agreement with the firm to utilize its infrastructure...
Swift Collaborates with Three Central Banks to Pilot CBDC Interoperability
15.9.2023
Swift has partnered with three central banks to conduct beta testing of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) connector solution in an effort to advance cross-border payments using CBDCs.
In a recent press release, the global financial messaging network said that the Hong Kong Monetary...
Polygon Labs publishes 1st set of PIPs to implement Polygon 2.0
15.9.2023
Polygon Labs has announced the publication of the first set of PIPs while setting its foot on the implementation of Polygon 2.0. It was first teased in June to tremendously upgrade the Polygon ecosystem. Considering the PIPs go well with the community, they would be lined up for the final stage...