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Breaking: FTX Has Begun Talks to Relaunch International Exchange – Rebranding Will Likely Be Part of the Process
28.6.2023
The failed crypto company FTX is apparently having initial talks with investors on bringing back the FTX.com exchange through structures such as a joint venture, a WSJ report said.
It is expected that FTX would undergo a rebranding process and also involve potential compensation arrangements...
Venezuela to Integrate Russian Mir Payments System in De-Dollarization Push
24.6.2023
The government of Venezuela has announced that it is currently working to integrate Mir, a Russian electronic card and transfer payments system. President Nicolas Maduro backed this integration, stating that this move is part of a de-dollarization push. More than 40,000 payment terminals are being...
Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong's SFC chief
24.6.2023
According to the CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, Julia Leung Fung-yee, incorporating virtual assets into the regulatory system was crucial after FTX bankruptcy
Privacy Protocols Have Not Gained Traction Because ‘User Experience Hasn’t Been up to Par’ — Namada Co-Founder
21.6.2023
According to Christopher Goes, the co-founder of privacy-focused blockchain Namada, many privacy protocols have not gained traction primarily because “the user experience hasn’t been up to par.” Part of the reason for this is that existing solutions such as Zcash “often require...
Gemini plans Asia-Pacific expansion as part of 'next wave of growth for crypto'
20.6.2023
The crypto exchange has already announced efforts to expand into Canada and Europe amid a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Deutsche Bank Applies for License to Offer Crypto Custody Service
20.6.2023
Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany, is seeking regulatory approval to offer custody services for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. A Deutsche Bank executive explained that the digital asset move is part of the giant lender’s broader strategy to boost fee income. Deutsche...
China and Malaysia to Research AI for Blockchain Applications in Trade
19.6.2023
Blockchain developers from Malaysia will be working with Chinese colleagues to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in foreign trade. The collaboration, which is part of a China-led international research program, aims to speed up cross-border transactions. Malaysia and China to Conduct AI Research...
Dubai's VARA approves OKX 'preparatory' license as part of exchange's expansion plans
15.6.2023
The middle eastern arm of the exchange said it had opened an office in the Dubai World Trade Center and planned to increase its staff to 30 people
CoinEx Has To Refund Thousands as Part of Settlement With New York Attorney General Letitia James
15.6.2023
Cryptocurrency firm CoinEx will have to refund thousands of New York investors more than $1.7 million and pay penalties to the state as a result of settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James.
CoinEx is also banned from operating in the state, according to a statement on Thursday from...
Honduras Applies to Join BRICS Bank
13.6.2023
The government of Honduras has formally applied to become part of the New Development Bank, known as the BRICS bank, in an official visit of Honduran President Xiomara Castro to Shanghai. Honduras is now another country that has requested entry into the financial organization, alongside Argentina....
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
12.6.2023
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”
Digital Asset Trust Firm Bitgo Sets Sights on Prime Trust Acquisition
9.6.2023
In a recent development, Bitgo, the digital asset trust firm, disclosed that it has penned a letter of intent to acquire Prime Trust, a crypto custodian based in Nevada. Should the acquisition proceed, Prime Trust would become an integral part of Bitgo’s network of regulated trust companies....
Defunct Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC Insists on Taking Part in Genesis Mediation
5.6.2023
The defunct crypto hedge fund has claimed over $1 billion against Genesis, which itself filed for bankruptcy in January
Tears Of The Kingdom Fixes The Worst Part Of Breath Of The Wild: Boss Fights
2.6.2023
When we were putting together a list of the best boss fights in the Legend of Zelda series here at Kotaku, we all had a collective moment of accepting Breath of the Wild, widely regarded as a defining moment in the series’ long history, wouldn’t be represented. The Wii U/Switch game is...
Fed board issues order to Silvergate Bank as part of self-liquidation plan
1.6.2023
Silvergate Capital Corporation and its crypto-friendly bank will have 10 days to submit a self-liquidation plan in compliance with California and federal requirements
Bitpanda secures licensing agreement with Coinbase as part of strategic partnership
25.5.2023
As part of the collaboration, Bitpanda will incorporate Coinbase Exchange into its roster of authorized liquidity providers
Spider-Man na PC je trhák, The Last of Us ne a seriál nakopl prodeje
24.5.2023
Společnost Sony postupně vydává porty playstationových exkluzivit na PC. Nejnovější finanční zpráva odhaluje, jak si ty poslední vedou po prodejní stránce. Prozrazuje také, že virtuální realita PS VR2 není takový propadák, jak odhadovali analytici
Connecticut Banking Regulator Fines Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin of America
23.5.2023
According to the Connecticut Department of Banking, commissioner Jorge Perez revealed that the regulator has reached a settlement with the crypto automated teller machine (ATM) and kiosk operator Bitcoin of America. As part of the settlement, Bitcoin of America will pay $86,000 in restitution,...
Russia ‘Actively’ Working on SWIFT Alternatives, Foreign Ministry Official Says
22.5.2023
The Russian Federation is collaborating with partners to link payment systems alternative to the interbank messaging system SWIFT, a representative of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The work is part of the de-dollarization of the economy, the official indicated. Russia Seeking...
Biden Says He Won’t Agree to Deal That ‘Protects Wealthy Tax Cheats and Crypto Traders’ as US Default Looms
22.5.2023
U.S. President Joe Biden says he will not agree to “a deal that protects wealthy tax cheats and crypto traders while putting food assistance at risk” as the U.S. faces the risk of defaulting on its debt obligations. “I’ve done my part,” Biden stressed, adding that it is now time...