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Binance exit aftershock: Can one resignation tip the crypto trust scales?
25.9.2023
The announcement of yet another top figure departing Binance coincided with an increased outflow of funds from the crypto platform. But can one executive resignation really have such an impact?
Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance
21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...
Grayscale Files With SEC for Ethereum Futures ETF on NYSE Arca
20.9.2023
The largest digital asset manager, Grayscale Investments, filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19 for a new exchange-traded fund dedicated to ethereum (ETH) futures. The Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust will hold ethereum futures contracts for...
Prime Trust Crypto Custodian Signals Potential Layoffs for 62 Employees – Is the Bear Market to Blame?
20.9.2023
Now-bankrupt crypto custodian Prime Trust has notified employees of potential layoffs affecting 62 individuals within the next two months, according to Nevada's Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation.
This news comes shortly after the company made significant workforce reductions...
Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Warns It May Lay Off 62 Employees, Nevada Records Show
19.9.2023
The company filed for bankruptcy in August
AX1 Unveils Comprehensive Research on the Web3 Landscape
18.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the crypto industry stands as a beacon of innovation and opportunities. AX1 takes a deep dive into this dynamic world, focusing on the pivotal role of Trust Wallet in the DeFi and DEX sectors. The research offers a rounded perspective on...
BitGo, Swan unveil plans for Bitcoin-only trust company
15.9.2023
The trust company targets institutional investors in the United States as asset managers line up for a spot Bitcoin ETF
BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company
15.9.2023
"It's important to us to build a custodian without the risks of securing many altcoins within the same trust company as bitcoin," Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan, said
Crypto Theft from Fortress Trust Traced Back to Phishing Attack on Cloud Vendor
15.9.2023
Fortress Trust's recent disclosure of a cryptocurrency theft totaling nearly $15 million has shed light on a complex situation involving a third-party vendor and a phishing attack.
The vendor has now been identified as ReTool, a reputable San Francisco-based company serving Fortune 500 clients....
All I Had Was a ‘Simple Calculator’ — Former Mt Gox CEO Draws Parallels With Bankman-Fried’s Journey
14.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has been denied temporary release from prison after his legal team complained about his ability to prep for trial and his laptop’s alleged lack of internet access. On Tuesday, the former CEO of Mt Gox, Mark Karpeles, shared his experience after he...
Phishing Attack on Cloud Provider With Fortune 500 Clients Led to $15M Crypto Theft From Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A phishing attack on Retool led to the theft, which helped spur Fortress Trust’s agreement to sell itself to Ripple, sources said
Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8
Building Trust in the Bitcoin Network in El Salvador
12.9.2023
CNA Insurance excludes NFTs from coverage of $20M trust policy
12.9.2023
The insurer attached an exclusion saying that any losses, damage, claim, occurrence or lawsuit related to NFTs are not covered by the policy
FTX Estate Controls $1.1B in Solana and $560M in Bitcoin Amid Bankruptcy Revelations
11.9.2023
The FTX estate, currently overseeing the bankruptcy and restructuring of the once-active crypto exchange, reveals holdings of $1.16 billion in solana (SOL) and $560 million in bitcoin (BTC). 16% of Solana’s Market Cap Is Held by FTX In a recent Monday court filing, a stakeholder update...
Anchorage Digital CEO Highlights 'Widespread' Self-Custody Risks After Prime Trust Bankruptcy
11.9.2023
The collapse of crypto custodian Prime Trust in recent months has underscored the inherent risks of self-custody within the cryptocurrency industry, according to Diogo Monica, CEO of San Francisco-based crypto bank Anchorage Digital.
Speaking in an interview with crypto news outlet Decrypt, Monica...
What Are Smart Contracts? Unpacking Today’s Digital Agreements
10.9.2023
In the digital currency realm, smart contracts have enhanced the financial industry through tokenization, decentralized finance (defi) and other agreements in the form of self-executing code. But how exactly do they work? What benefits do they offer? Here’s a concise overview of smart...
Grayscale Ethereum Trust Discount Drops to Lowest in a Year Amid Spot Ether ETF Push
8.9.2023
The recent optimism around crypto spot exchange-traded funds helped narrow the ETHE discount
Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
8.9.2023
Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its position in enterprise blockchain solutions. Ripple...
Ripple acquires Fortress Trust, expands license portfolio in the US
8.9.2023
Fortress holds a Nevada Trust license for asset custody. Ripple holds more than 30 licenses across the United States