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The Hashgraph Association Partners With Qatar Financial Centre to Launch Digital Assets Venture Studio
17.5.2024
The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to launch a $50 million digital assets venture studio. The venture studio aims to support companies in developing regulatory-compliant decentralized finance (defi) solutions. Supporting...
South Korean convenience store sells Bitcoin-themed 'meal boxes'
9.5.2024
A convenience store in South Korea is offering Bitcoin meal boxes in collaboration with the local exchange Bithumb where customers can win small amounts of Bitcoin with their purchase
SEC Sued by Crypto Industry Groups Over Definition of ‘Dealer’ in Securities
23.4.2024
The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) have taken legal action against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas.
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Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition
23.4.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule expanding the definition of a "dealer" to capture digital assets activity went too far, a lawsuit by the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged
Hong Kong Officials Recommends Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry
23.4.2024
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.
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Babylon forms an exclusive association with the Lorenzo Protocol
3.4.2024
Babylon forges an exclusive association with Lorenzo Protocol for introducing a Bitcoin Liquid Restaking solution. Lorenzo Protocol will utilize the new-age technology of Babylon for releasing liquid restaking tokens (stBTC), speaking of a Bitcoin staked through Babylon’s staking protocol. This...
Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
25.3.2024
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based fintech startups have partnered with the government to launch an association. The goal of the collaboration is to accelerate financial inclusion in the African country. By partnering with the government, the association will play a crucial role in shaping...
Hong Kong Central Bank Raises Red Flag on Deceptive Digital Currency Trial Entities
21.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank cautioned the public Wednesday about schemes falsely claiming association with its e-HKD pilot projects. The warning comes as Hong Kong explores the potential of a central bank digital currency through various trial projects.
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South Korean Regulators Discuss Crypto Regulation with ASEAN, OECD Officials
19.3.2024
South Korean regulators talked to officials from ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the OECD about crypto policy in Seoul on March 18.
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Crypto Price Surge Could Attract Fraudsters: Thai Digital Asset Association
18.3.2024
Despite the crypto price increase, the cost of carrying out a theft remain unchanged, attracting fraudsters.
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Digital Euro Association Partners With HBAR Foundation to Boost Understanding of CBDCs and Stablecoins
28.2.2024
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) has entered into a partnership with the HBAR Foundation. This collaboration aims to bolster its comprehension of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. Although this partnership marks a significant milestone in the digital currency landscape...
Digital Euro Association enters a partnership with HBAR Foundation
27.2.2024
The DEA (Digital Euro Association) recently announced a partnership with The HBAR Foundation. The consortium released an official post to announce the collaboration. The post read that the DEA will work with HBAR, the force multiplier for the Hedera network. The collaboration will see the parties...
EA Offering Players $600 And A Free Game To Appear In College Football 25
22.2.2024
Starting today, over 10,000 college football players will be able to decide if they want to get paid to appear in EA Sports’ College Football 25. In exchange for their image, likeness, and name, EA is offering players $600 and a free copy of the game. Read more
Bitcoin to Hit 90k Before End of 2024, Says Russian Crypto Industry Chief
15.2.2024
Bitcoin will hit the $90k mark before the end of 2024, the head of a Russian crypto industry body claimed this week. The comments came from the President of the Russian Association of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain (RACIB) Yuri Pripachkin, the Russian-language media outlet CoinSpot reported....
Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Hermés in Landmark “MetaBirkins” Case
13.2.2024
Blockchain and digital asset trade association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), filed an amicus curiae brief on February 9 in support of French design house Hermès in the company’s landmark MetaBirkins case. Here’s why it matters: Hermés, designer of the legendary Birkin bag,...
Blockchain Association Warns Warren’s Anti-Crypto Legislation Threatens US Jobs and Strategic Advantage
13.2.2024
The Blockchain Association has sent a second letter to the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee expressing concerns over a bill sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren. The legislation, titled the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 (DAAMLA), has garnered...
Spain Sets Its Sights on Developing First “Crypto-Friendly” City in Europe
12.2.2024
Torrevieja, a coastal city in southeastern Spain, has launched an ambitious initiative to become Europe’s first “crypto-friendly” city, according to a February 6 statement. The Association of Small and Medium-sized Merchants of Torrevieja (APYMECO), in partnership with...
NBA Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Voyager Digital Promotion
9.2.2024
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the National Basketball Association (NBA), accusing the league of gross negligence through its marketing agreements with the now-bankrupt crypto exchange Voyager Digital Holdings, leading to investor losses of over $4.2 billion. NBA Hit With Class...
Kenya Advances Toward Digital Asset Hub Ambition With Virtual Assets Bill – Kenya Blockchain Association
9.2.2024
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) is reportedly on the verge of launching a community-led draft bill, a significant stride towards its objective of transforming Kenya into a hub for digital assets. BAK has expressed its intention to integrate feedback from stakeholders into a revised draft....
Tradestation Settles With SEC and State Regulators for $3 Million
9.2.2024
Tradestation has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state regulatory bodies, agreeing to pay $3 million in fines for offering an unregistered crypto asset lending product to U.S. investors, a move that promised interest earnings on deposits without proper...