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Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Tokenized Future: Hong Kong’s Regulatory Shifts Towards Digital Assets
2.11.2023
Hong Kong is mapping out clear guidelines for tokenization and digital assets. The city aims to achieve a mix of innovation and consumer protection for both the developers and the users. This initiative, as part of a broader push, is steered towards placing Hong Kong at the center of fintech...
Visa Successfully Concludes CBDC Pilot Program in Hong Kong with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank
2.11.2023
Visa, a global leader in payments technology, has announced the successful completion of a pilot test of tokenized deposits using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). On November 1, Visa announced that it had completed the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s CBDC pilot program with leading...
BitGo Secures Digital Asset Custody License in Germany
1.11.2023
Digital assets custody firm BitGo has obtained a cryptocurrency custody license from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). According to a recent press release, the cryptocurrency firm has been granted a full license in Germany following years of operations in the country...
Bruno Block, Founder of Oyster Pearl, Receives Four-Year Prison Sentence – Here’s Why
1.11.2023
Amir Elmaani , the 31-year-old founder of Oyster Protocol, has been handed a maximum prison sentence of four years for tax evasion. In a Tuesday announcement, the United States Attorney’s Office said that Elmaani, also known by the alias “Bruno Block,” received this sentence after...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
1.11.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests,...
Bankman-Fried’s Memory Fails Him in Court as Prosecution Delves Into Alameda’s Preferential Treatment
31.10.2023
Ex-FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried returned to the witness stand Monday, fielding a barrage of inquiries from the federal prosecutor. The interrogation spanned the better part of the day, with Bankman-Fried often struggling to recollect particular remarks he had uttered and specific instructions...
Do Kwon’s Unreasonable Operations Led to Terraform Collapse: Co-founder Shin Denies Involvement
31.10.2023
The co-founder of Terraform Labs Daniel Shin has denied involvement in the collapse of the Terra Network pointing fingers at former CEO Do Kwon. Following his trial, reports have made rounds from local news media showing that Shin blames the bad policies of Do Kwon as he was not part of the company...
SBF says spending FTX customers' money was part of 'risk management': Report
31.10.2023
At the time of bankruptcy, FTX faced a shortfall of $8 billion owing to its customers
Ripple Labs and Hong Kong’s Fubon Bank Team to Offer Property Equity Access to Locals
31.10.2023
Ripple Labs is working on a pilot program with Hong Kong’s Fubon Bank to offer property equity access to residents. The developer of the XRP cryptocurrency revealed that the collaboration is a part of the e-HKD pilot project. Ripple and Fubon Bank were selected to demonstrate a use case...
South Korea’s New Crypto Crime Investigation Unit Is Already ‘Overloaded’
31.10.2023
A South Korean prosecution unit dedicated to investigating crypto crime is already “overloaded” with cases, just over a year after launching. The unit operates as part of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office and was formerly known as the Financial and Securities Crime...
The Brand New Scorpion Casino Website Will Release on November 1, 2023 – 20 New Features to Step Up the Game
30.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Scorpion Casino’s new look will be out on November 1, 2023. The new website will feature a refreshing new design and user interface. The launch comes with 20 new features that will...
One of the Main Accused Arrested in Alleged $240 Million Crypto Scam in India
30.10.2023
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in India carried out extensive searches at 41 locations in the state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged $240 million crypto scam. The operation resulted in the arrest of Abhishek Sharma, one of the main accused...
BillionAir ($AIRB) Emerges as the Dominant Player in the GambleFi Universe, Leaving Competitors in the Dust, Raising Over $6.3 Million in Pre-Sale
29.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. In the fast-paced world of GambleFi, where online casinos and gaming platforms are vying for investors’ attention, BillionAir ($AIRB) has decisively established itself as the leading...
Chimpzee is Close to its Presale Goal – Limited Time to Acquire the Tokens For a Discount
29.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Hot new crypto sensation Chimpzee is moving toward the end of its presale. It has raised $1.7M out of its presale goal already. The token’s high relevance in the meme coin...
Chimpzee Burns 1 Billion More CHMPZ Tokens, New Raise Goal Announced
28.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. The Chimpzee (CHMPZ) project is achieving remarkable strides in its endeavors, and the upcoming debut of the Chimpzee shop is further fueling the anticipation. With its launch just around...
Binance Appoints New Regional Head for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
28.10.2023
Binance’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Kyrylo Khomiakov, will take responsibility for Central Asia as well. His promotion comes after the crypto exchange’s top executives in the region left the company last month, part of a string of executive exits at Binance this year. Kyrylo...
Cosmobet Could Be The Universal Crypto Casino and Sports Betting Platform That Dominates The Market
27.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. The crypto market has its fair share of crypto casinos and sports betting platforms, but there is no one platform that covers it all. So far, there’s always been a certain something...
Turkey Projects Finalization of Cryptocurrency Taxes by Next Year
27.10.2023
Turkish government intends to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets, including plans to tax these digital assets, starting 2024. The regulatory measure came as a part of the government’s 2024 Presidential Annual Program, unveiled on Wednesday. The translated document sheds light...
Why SCORP is a Better Investment Than MATIC and ADA Now
27.10.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. 2023 is in its last quarter. Yet, MATIC and ADA haven’t given investors a reason to be optimistic. The two tokens have plunged 33.79% and 31.17% over a year, hinting at saturation....