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Genesis Files for Bankruptcy as it Seeks Protection From its Creditors – Which DCG Unit is Next to Fail?
20.1.2023
After months of struggling, crypto lending and trading firm Genesis has filed for bankruptcy - but it's not the end of its troubles.
Genesis, a unit of the Digital Currency Group (DCG), said in a press release that Genesis Global Holdco, LLC and two of its lending business subsidiaries, Genesis...
Nexo Agrees to Pay $45 Million to SEC and State Regulators for Unregistered Offering of Earn Interest Product
20.1.2023
The cryptocurrency lender, Nexo, has agreed to pay $45 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators after charges were levied against the firm for failing to register the company’s Earn Interest Product (EIP). Nexo detailed that the settlements...
Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses Files for Bankruptcy Protection
20.1.2023
The collapse of FTX was the final straw for Genesis, which earlier this year suffered losses of several hundred million dollars due to its exposure to failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital
Troubled crypto lender Vauld gets extended creditor protection
17.1.2023
The company claims that the negotiations with potential crisis managers entered the “advanced stage.”
Poland’s Consumer Protection Agency Opens Case Against Cryptocurrency Exchange
15.1.2023
The body ensuring that consumer rights are respected in Poland has initiated proceedings against a crypto exchange falsely claiming to be Polish. The trading platform also misled customers that it was operating with the regulatory approval of the financial authorities in the country. Belize-based...
Multi-party computation could offer increased protection for crypto wallets
11.1.2023
Multi-party computation can help users to protect their private keys and seed phrases when used in wallets
Bitget Launches Fund Custody Service With Dedicated Wallet to Elevate Safety
11.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles 11 Jan 2023 – Leading crypto exchange Bitget launches the Fund Custody service for professional investors and institutions. The service will provide dedicated wallets to qualified accounts to maximize protection of customers’ funds on the platform....
Core Scientific to Shut Down 37,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs Belonging to Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius
4.1.2023
Core Scientific plans to shut down 37,000 bitcoin mining rigs belonging to now-defunct crypto lender Celsius, according to an agreement between the two bankrupt firms. Celsius owes Core Scientific approximately $7.8 million for energy and hosting costs, as the crypto lender has been unable to make...
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign
4.1.2023
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in the country while highlighting the risks of investing in crypto assets. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Awareness Campaign The Indian government...
Crypto Incidents Involving Exit Scams, Hacks, and Code Exploits Reach Record Low in December 2022 According to Certik
3.1.2023
According to blockchain security company Certik, the number of cryptocurrency incidents involving exit scams, hacks, and code exploits in Dec. 2022 was the lowest monthly figure of the year. Certik noted that the combined incidents amounted to $62.2 million “lost to exploits, hacks, and scams.”...
California regulators order MyConstant to cease crypto-lending services
22.12.2022
The California DFPI warned in July that it would be cracking down on crypto interest account providers in the state
Core Scientific Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Firm Plans to Continue Mining Bitcoin to Pay Down Debt
21.12.2022
On Dec. 21, 2022, one of the largest bitcoin mining operations in the industry, Core Scientific, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas. According to the filing, Core Scientific has roughly 1,000 to 5,000 creditors and its estimated assets are worth between...
Hackless Offers Sandwich Attack Protection for BSC and Ethereum Networks
21.12.2022
As winners of the ETH hackathon in 2021, the Hackless team is now releasing the beta version of Anti-Sandwich – a gateway to safe and efficient swapping of crypto assets, avoiding public mempools and consequently, getting ‘sandwiched’. The solution has already proved effective...
Core Scientific, One of the Largest Bitcoin Miners, Files for Bankruptcy Protection
21.12.2022
The publicly traded miner filed for Chapter 11 at Southern District of Texas bankruptcy court
Court Documents Say FTX Boss Ryan Salame Snitched on SBF 2 Days Before the Bankruptcy Filing
15.12.2022
According to court documents associated with the FTX bankruptcy proceedings, on Nov. 9 — two days before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame told Bahamian authorities that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) sent customer funds to the firm Alameda Research. A letter...
Thai SEC to tighten up rules for crypto, focus on investor protection
13.12.2022
Thailand's chief regulator highlights the importance of tighter control over the cryptocurrency-related advertisements
First Mover Asia: Here’s What Might Happen to Sino Global’s Liquid Value Fund During FTX’s Bankruptcy Protection Proceedings
8.12.2022
Crypto Twitter wanted to know the potential consequences of having Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried as partners in a fund. So we asked a Hong Kong-based lawyer who specializes in asset tracing and recovery; bitcoin dips but not much
Crypto consumer protection, proof of reserves bills introduced into US Congress
7.12.2022
New York Democrat Ritchie Torres introduced the short bills, which are meant to supplement more comprehensive legislation, earlier this month with little fanfare
EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity
3.12.2022
In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are expected to provide “legal certainty...
Crypto Exchange Zipmex Secures Creditor Protection Extension as Court Sets Deal Deadline
2.12.2022
Zipmex, the South Asian exchange that froze withdrawals due to a shortfall in liquidity earlier this year, has secured creditor protection for all of its entities until April next year, according to an update on the company's website