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CMCC Global Splashes $100 Million on Blockchain Fund Focused on Asian Startups
4.10.2023
Asia-based blockchain venture capital (VC) firm CMCC Global has announced the launch of its Titan Fund, committing $100 million to support blockchain startups in the region.
Founded in 2016, CMCC Global is one of the first Asian VC firms focused solely on the blockchain ecosystem.
As announced...
Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects
4.10.2023
Stellar Development Foundation published a method for judging Web3 project effectiveness in Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and other developing markets
Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for FTX Employees When SRM Token Shot Up in Value – Here's What Happened
4.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was forced to change rules for FTX employees in 2021 when their crypto profits threatened to let them retire early.
As Michael Lewis wrote in his SBF-focused book “Going Infinite,” SBF used his exclusive power to lock up his employee’s Serum (SRM) holdings for seven years...
Decoding the SEC’s Stance on Crypto: An Exclusive Interview with Brandon Zemp
4.10.2023
As the crypto industry witnesses rapid growth, regulatory challenges arise in tandem. David Hirsch, who heads the SEC's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, raises alarm bells for the crypto sector, emphasizing that more charges will be brought against exchanges and DeFi projects perceived to be violating...
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform
4.10.2023
HKEX says the system, used by traders in Hong Kong to buy stocks in China, will speed up settlement and provide greater transparency
Coinbase vs. SEC: Regulator Pushes Back Against Exchange
4.10.2023
The battle between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to intensify as regulators push back against the crypto exchange's attempts to have a securities law violation lawsuit dismissed.
The SEC originally filed the lawsuit against Coinbase in June, alleging that...
Polygon co-founder steps down, will contribute 'from the sidelines'
4.10.2023
Jaynti Kanani said he had stepped back “from the day-to-day grind” at Polygon roughly six months ago
Project Atlas: Bank for International Settlements Tackles Crypto Tracking with EU Central Banks – Here's the Latest
4.10.2023
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four European central banks have rolled out a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) system to track the global flow of cryptocurrency assets.
The partnership with the BIS was struck with the European Central Bank, Banque de France, Deutsche Bundesbank...
CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies
4.10.2023
The lead investor in the fund was B1, which committed $50 million, alongside Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ firm and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu
Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
4.10.2023
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy
Bank of France Deputy Governor Views CBDCs as a Catalyst For Cross-border Payments
4.10.2023
Denis Beau, the first deputy governor of Banque de France has referred to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a foundation for a new global monetary system.
According to him, CBDCs should be developed to implement cross-border payments rather than for local financial settlements alone...
The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
4.10.2023
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more
Deamus shifts to Avalanche for ticketing experience
4.10.2023
SK Planet’s subsidiary, Deamus, has announced that it has adopted Avalanche to improve the ticketing experience for its users. The idea is to make blockchain-based tickets available to the customer base of 21 million at OK Cashbag. Avalanche will help Dreamus improve its customers’ ticketing...
Hong Kong Emerging as Crypto Hub Amid East Asia's Regulatory Challenges - Is China Reversing Course?
4.10.2023
Although Eastern Asia - once a top market - has seen a decline in crypto activity over the past several years, Hong Kong may provide the region with "a potential tailwind," according to research firm Chainalysis.
While Hong Kong is rising as a global leader in the regulated digital asset market...
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Several Chinese Crypto Wallets Linked to Illegal Drug Dealers
4.10.2023
The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl.
The blocked wallets apparently “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits,” Deputy Treasury...
Juror Unfamiliarity of Cryptocurrency Poses Challenge in FTX Trial
4.10.2023
As the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, begins, the complexity of the world of crypto is emerging as a significant challenge for both the prosecution and the defense.
In the case, the prosecution faces the formidable task of simplifying...
Blockchain finance to grow into $79.3B market by 2032
4.10.2023
COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruptions in traditional finance, coupled with the promise to reduce operational costs set the stage for the mainstreaming of the digital ecosystem
What is the CryptoNight mining algorithm, and how does it work?
4.10.2023
Blockchain technology relies on mining algorithms, such as CryptoNight, to regulate cryptocurrency projects. Find out here what CryptoNight is and how it works
FTX's $500 Million Investment in OpenAI Rival Offers Hope for Creditors as Anthropic Eyes $2 Billion Funding from Google
4.10.2023
FTX's $500 million investment in Anthropic in 2022 could potentially become a game-changer for creditors after OpenAI rival revealed its intention to raise another $2 billion from Google and other firms.
According to The Information report, Anthropic is currently in discussions with various...
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Criminal Trial Set for September 2024
4.10.2023
Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is set to face a criminal trial beginning on September 17, 2024.
The trial schedule was confirmed during an October 3 hearing held in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over by Judge John Koeltl.
In...