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China Expands Digital Yuan Pilot: Hong Kong Residents Can Now Set up E-CNY Wallets Locally
17.5.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have advanced the digital yuan (e-CNY) pilot for payments, aiming to increase e-CNY wallet usage in Hong Kong. Residents can now set up and top up wallets via the Faster Payment System (FPS), marking the first global...
The Hashgraph Association Partners With Qatar Financial Centre to Launch Digital Assets Venture Studio
17.5.2024
The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to launch a $50 million digital assets venture studio. The venture studio aims to support companies in developing regulatory-compliant decentralized finance (defi) solutions. Supporting...
Juno Addresses Banking Service Disruption — ‘This Is Outside Our Control’
17.5.2024
Juno Finance acknowledges the disruption in banking services and is collaborating with its brokerage and banking service providers, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, to restore full service as soon as possible. Juno is a financial platform that integrates checking and savings accounts with...
DOJ’s Unlawful Interpretation Threatens Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation, Lawmakers Warn
17.5.2024
Two U.S. senators have criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new interpretation of “money transmission,” which extends requirements to non-custodial software, citing concerns over its impact on crypto networks and financial innovation. “I’m concerned the DOJ’s...
$25M Sophisticated Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Leads to Arrests in US
17.5.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two brothers for wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly exploited the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency within 12 seconds. Using sophisticated techniques, they manipulated transactions and concealed their...
Mastercard’s Start Path Welcomes Five Startups to Develop Blockchain Use Cases
16.5.2024
Mastercard has announced the selection of five startups to participate in its Start Path blockchain and digital assets program, which seeks to foster innovation in blockchain technology and digital asset utilization.
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US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms
16.5.2024
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Last week, the White House...
DTCC, Chainlink Complete Pilot to Accelerate Fund Tokenization with JPMorgan, Templeton, BNY Mellon Participating
16.5.2024
The aim of the Smart NAV pilot was to test a process to bring and disseminate fund data on multiple blockchains, a key step for tokenization
US Lawmakers Urge Treasury Action on Russian Crypto Exchange Sanctions Evasion
16.5.2024
U.S. Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), along with Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. They expressed concerns that Garantex is reportedly facilitating sanctions...
Bitfarms Terminates CEO Geoffrey Morphy, Faces $27 Million Lawsuit
16.5.2024
Bitfarms Ltd., a global bitcoin mining company, has announced the immediate termination of Geoffrey Morphy as president and CEO, along with his removal as a director. Following his dismissal, Morphy filed a lawsuit against the company, seeking $27 million in damages for alleged breach of contract...
Ripple Seeks Court Approval to Seal Sensitive Documents in SEC Lawsuit
16.5.2024
Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal remedy documents in its ongoing litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple argues that these documents contain sensitive information, including proprietary business strategies, financial data, and internal communications. Public...
Microstrategy Joins MSCI World Index Amid Bitcoin Rally
15.5.2024
MSCI Inc. has announced the May 2024 Index Review, which includes adding the bitcoin-focused Microstrategy to the MSCI World Index. This decision follows the Nasdaq-listed software intelligence firm’s stock outperforming bitcoin and other major investments. Microstrategy currently holds over...
Congressman Wiley Nickel Slams SEC’s “Open Hostility” Towards Digital Assets, Urges Gensler To Rescind SAB121
15.5.2024
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-CA) is criticizing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler over SAB121 and the agency’s “open hostility” towards crypto, a Wednesday letter to Gensler from Congressman reveals. Nickel's letter comes amidst the controversial staff...
Oklahoma Enacts Landmark Bill to Regulate Digital Assets, Protect Bitcoin Rights, Foster Crypto Innovation
15.5.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has approved House Bill 3594, a landmark bill that protects bitcoin rights and fosters cryptocurrency innovation. The legislation addresses the regulation and promotion of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the state. The bill defines key terms...
Global Banking Authorities Extend Crypto Regulatory Framework Deadline
15.5.2024
The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) has reviewed the implementation of Basel III reforms and postponed the crypto asset standard implementation date to January 1, 2026. Basel III, finalized in 2017, continues to see widespread adoption, with two-thirds of member...
Crucible to Launch 3D Emergence Marketplace for Interoperable Game Assets
15.5.2024
Crucible has announced a novel 3D on-chain marketplace set for launch this Summer.
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Binance to discontinue XRP and TUSD as margin assets
15.5.2024
Binance has made a formal declaration that it will be severing its ties with XRP, creating ripples in the market. Despite this, XRP managed to raise its price. This decision of Binance also brings TUSD (TrueUSD) into the picture. The company’s view-point is that it will not accept XRP and TUSD...
Fraudsters Partially Drain Assets from Crypto Investment Firm BlockTower’s Main Hedge Fund
15.5.2024
Digital asset investment firm BlockTower Capital faces a major setback after fraudsters compromised its main hedge fund. Bloomberg reported that the stolen funds remain unrecovered, and the hackers haven't been caught yet.
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SEC tries again for Debt Box suit dismissal with option to refile
14.5.2024
The SEC says case dismissal without prejudice is “normally granted” when a plaintiff requests it, but the court has criticized the agency’s current suit
RWA Platform Re Debuts Tokenized Reinsurance Fund on Avalanche with $15M Commitment from Nexus Mutual
14.5.2024
The aims to broaden access to the $1 trillion reinsurance industry, making it more efficient and transparent with blockchain technology