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30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M-Worth of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack
22.1.2021
The around 30 individuals are suspected to have traded cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018
Digital Asset Manager Komainu to Provide Custody of Crypto Seized by UK Police
22.1.2021
Komainu will be responsible for providing police across the U.K. with a more "robust" means to store cryptocurrencies
US Treasury Nominee Yellen Tells Senators that Crypto Has ‘Benefits’
22.1.2021
Janet Yellen. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Credit Suisse
American President Joe Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen has been blamed by many for the recent slide in token prices after expressing “concerns” about crypto – now many will hope that more positive comments on the matter...
Crypto Fear and Greed index drops to October 2020 levels
22.1.2021
The Crypto Fear and Greed index shows that the cryptocurrency market sentiment has just shifted from “Extreme Greed” to “Fear.”
Thai Financial Watchdog Asks Local Crypto Exchange to Fix Issues After Three Massive Outages
22.1.2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) issued an order against a local cryptocurrency exchange to temporarily stop its operations. Bitkub has been in the headlines since the start of the year due to several outages suffered in their systems. Crypto Exchange Suffered Three Massive...
Upbit launches in Thailand just days after regulators suspended Bitkub
22.1.2021
As Thailand’s leading crypto exchange remains suspended, billionaire backed rival Upbit enters the scene
Rick and Morty Creator Sells NFT Art Collection for Over $1 Million in Ether
22.1.2021
Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the Adult Swim cartoon series Rick and Morty has joined the growing trend of celebrity artists creating non-fungible token (NFT) artwork. After the animator released the collection called “The Best I Could Do” on the NFT auction house Nifty Gateway,...
Crypto market cap falls by $113B as Bitcoin price tumbles to $28,750
22.1.2021
After a day of intensifying sell pressure, Bitcoin price dropped below $29,000 for the first time since January 5
Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
22.1.2021
The Assistant Commissioner of the City of London Police said the partnership with Komainu would help in “denying criminality the proceeds of crime."
Crypto ETP capitalization up 90% this month as institutional volume triples
22.1.2021
Institutional investors have rallied around crypto this past month, with the AUM of crypto ETPs surging more than 90% as volumes tripled
SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders
22.1.2021
The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday
Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
22.1.2021
Janet Yellen added that she planned to encourage the use of digital assets for “legitimate activities.”
‘Over-Regulation’ May Scupper South Korea’s Fledgling Crypto Sector
22.1.2021
Source: Adobe/y fran_kie
Critics have accused Seoul of “over-regulation,” claiming that a new South Korean crypto law – which will promulgate in a matter of weeks – could marginalize the industry.
Per a report from EBN, voices of concern are growing louder within the crypto sector, with some...
Biden Administration Reported to Be Lining up a Former Ripple Advisor as the Next Bank Regulator
22.1.2021
Micheal Barr, the former member of Ripple’s board of advisors, is set to become the United States’ next banking regulator, according to a report. A former assistant treasury secretary, Barr will become the second individual with crypto connections to lead the Office of Currency...
Signature Bank Crosses $10B in Deposits From Crypto Customers
21.1.2021
Signature's $10 billion in deposits from crypto businesses is now double that of rival Silvergate
Leading Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bit.com Set to Launch Bitcoin Cash Options
21.1.2021
On January 21, the derivatives exchange by Matrixport, Bit.com, announced the launch of the first bitcoin cash perpetual swaps and options. The exchange says before the product launch there was no options market for bitcoin cash and the firm believes there’s room for improvement in this arena...
Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
21.1.2021
“I think we need to look closely at how to encourage their use for legitimate activities while curtailing their use for malign and illegal activities,” Janet Yellen wrote
Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden’s CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
21.1.2021
Georgetown Law professor and former CFTC Commissioner nominee Chris Brummer is reportedly Joe Biden's leading candidate to succeed Heath Tarbert, who announced his resignation Thursday
Enjin Coin Becomes the First Gaming Cryptocurrency Approved by Japanese Regulators
21.1.2021
Enjin coin became the first gaming cryptocurrency approved in Japan after clearing out the well-known tough country regulator’s requirements. The green light is possible through a partnership with Hashport. ENJ Is Set to Be Listed in Coincheck on January 26 According to the announcement...
Robbers Take $450K From a Tether Trader During an In-Person Transaction in Hong Kong — Second Incident in 2021
21.1.2021
Hong Kong police are investigating the second incident in the year involving an offline cryptocurrency transaction. A female trader is reportedly the latest victim of robbers who stole her HKD 3.5 million ($451,000) worth in tether (USDT) tokens. One of the Robbers Gained Female’s Trust...