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Chamber of Digital Commerce Policy VP Criticizes SEC’s Aggressive Stance on Crypto Industry Regulation
16.8.2023
During an interview, Cody Carbone, the Vice President of Policy at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, expressed his concerns regarding the regulatory stance the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted toward the cryptocurrency industry.
Carbone highlighted that the SEC’s approach...
South Korean Police Arrest 312 in Crypto-powered Drug Trading Busts
16.8.2023
South Korean police are stepping up their crackdown on crypto-powered drug trafficking, and have made 312 arrests in a wide-sweeping narcotics bust.
The broadcaster KBS reported that the arrests were carried out by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation.
The suspects were...
Prime Trust Crypto Custodian Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Prolonged Crypto Winter
16.8.2023
On Monday, Las Vegas cryptocurrency custodian Prime Trust filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking another setback for the troubled fintech company.
In the August 15th filing, the company stated that it has 25,000 to 50,000 creditors and expects liabilities of $100 million to $500...
Understanding Blockchain's Eco-Friendly Shift: Five Steps to Clarify Energy Concerns
15.8.2023
Binance published a blog post on Monday teaching readers how to dispel commonly cited blockchain FUD related to the industry’s energy footprint and supposed environmental harm.
As the company points out, most of the industry’s energy footprint is related to mining on the Bitcoin network, which...
Auradine: How a Crypto Startup Secured $81 Million with a Visionary Pitch
15.8.2023
Crypto startup Auradine has managed to secure a staggering $81 million in its debut funding round, even without a product or customers to its name, a recent article from Fortune Crypto has revealed.
This substantial amount, garnered solely from a pitch deck, raises eyebrows, particularly amidst...
Web3 Metaverse & Creator Platform ZTX Raises $13 Million in Blockbuster Fundraising Round
15.8.2023
Web3 metaverse and creator platform ZTX just closed a successful $13 million seed round led by leading crypto investment firm Jump Crypto, according to a press release sent to Cryptonews.com.
ZTX was able to attract investments from big names in the web3 investment space like Collab+Currency...
Increased Interest Rates Drive Maker Protocol's Revenues to 2-Year High of $165 Million
15.8.2023
The annualized revenue generated by the popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Maker has risen to over $165 million, representing a 2-year high.
The strong development in revenue could be seen in data from Makerburn.com, which at the time of writing also showed that revenue had surpassed...
Binance US Seeks Protective Order Against Renewed SEC Probe
15.8.2023
Binance US, the United States entity of digital asset exchange, Binance has filed a motion to limit the extent of discovery sought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its investigation against the company. ...
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Dubai Offers Web3 and AI Firms A 90% License Fee Cut, Seeks To Host Largest Tech Firms In MENA
15.8.2023
Dubai has announced a 90% registration subsidy for web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies seeking operational licenses in the city as it seeks to create the largest pro-tech hub in the Middle East and North African Region (MENA).
Dubbed the Dubai AI and Web3 Campus, the city rolled out...
New Zealand Crypto Exchange Dasset Begins Voluntary Liquidation, Customer’s Assets Frozen
15.8.2023
An Auckland-based crypto exchange Dasset has apparently gone into liquidation, denying hundreds of customers from accessing their assets.
According to a report by local media The Herald, customers are desperate to assess their trapped funds and the firm has been unresponsive to their...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Set to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for Retail Use Following Successful Investor Interest
15.8.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its advanced plans to launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for retail purposes following its successful reception among investors, a success the Bank hailed as "commendable" in a recent report.
During the presentation of the Mid-Term Monetary...
Legal Experts from Top U.S. Law Schools Critique SEC's Approach in Coinbase Lawsuit
14.8.2023
A consortium of legal experts from top U.S. law schools are backing Coinbase in its lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that the latter has the wrong interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract.”...
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Registration Statistics: British Regulator Approves Just 13% Of Crypto Firm Applications - What’s Going On?
14.8.2023
UK’s financial regulator says it has approved only 13% of the total applications by cryptocurrency companies for registration with the body.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disclosed that from January 2020, only 38 applications have scaled through out of 291 since it started the...
Suspicion Arises as Bankrupt Voyager Transfers Tokens to Coinbase – What's Going On?
14.8.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital's recent transfer of 1,500 Ether (ETH) and 250 billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens, worth around $2.77 million and $2.7 million respectively, to Coinbase has ignited suspicion and speculation in the crypto community.
The transfers, taking place within an hour...
Coinbase CEO Acknowledges User Concerns and Vows to Enhance App Experience Amidst On-Chain Activity Surge
14.8.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledges that the surge in on-chain activities on the new layer-2 network Base has revealed significant flaws in the user experience of the Coinbase app and is committed to enhancing it.
In an August 13 Twitter post, Armstrong pointed out various issues that have...
Breaking: Coinbase Expands to Canada With New Crypto Offerings
14.8.2023
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase has announced its official launch in Canada, offering users a series of new features including 30-day free use of Coinbase One and zero trading fees....
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A wave of legal support boosts Coinbase against SEC’s pressure
14.8.2023
A group of experts in law, finance with experience in blockchain technology have come together to provide their support for Coinbase’s defence against the SEC. These briefs argue that the SEC is interpreting ‘investment contract’ incorrectly, which could be harmful to...
Legal Twist: Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder's Citizenship Renunciation Disrupts Court's Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy Case
14.8.2023
In the bankruptcy case of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), a crypto hedge fund that ceased operations, a judge has rejected a request to hold co-founder Kyle Davies in contempt of Court and impose sanctions....
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Binance Seeks Registration in Taiwan Under Money Laundering Control Act and FSC
13.8.2023
Binance, the global leader in cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has submitted an application for registration in Taiwan according to the Money Laundering Control Act and the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).
During a private meeting on Tuesday, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory...
S Korean Prosecutors Want to Jail $651m ‘Crypto Scammers’ for 12-15 Years
12.8.2023
South Korean prosecutors say they hope to jail executives thought to be behind a $651 million crypto scam to prison for up to 15 years.
Per the media outlet Asia Kyungjae, the alleged scam saw 8,000 people left out of pocket.
The scammers allegedly offered individuals “payouts” if they paid their...