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Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance
8.5.2024
The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia
Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan
8.5.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening
Former NFL Star Rob Gronkowski to Pay $1.9M to Settle Crypto Investor Suit
7.5.2024
The NBA's Victor Oladipo and racecar driver Landon Cassill also struck deals, and a group of Voyager investors said this was the "first tranche" of settlements with promoters of the former cryptocurrency lender
Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering
7.5.2024
Several Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have a bill coming this week to target money laundering through cryptocurrency mixing services, said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), one of its backers
U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
7.5.2024
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to his arrest
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Pro-Crypto Presidential Candidiate, to Appear at Consensus 2024
7.5.2024
"As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy will explain his support for cryptocurrency and self-custody," according to a statement
Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
7.5.2024
As U.S. politicians continue to wrestle with how to approach crypto issues, about 21% of voters in vital swing states consider cryptocurrency policies as a topic important enough to sway their support, according to a Harris Poll survey commissioned by the industry, though it leaves some uncertainty...
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
7.5.2024
QCP said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures
Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
7.5.2024
As it gears up for its token launch, Galaxis, a Singapore-based Web3 platform, has raised $10 million with participation from Chainlink, Ethereum Name Services (ENS), Rarestone Capital, Taisu Ventures and ENS co-founder Nick Johnson, it announced Tuesday
Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release 'Beloved Colleague' Gambaryan
7.5.2024
The executive's detention sets a "a dangerous new precedent," Teng wrote in a blog post
Australia’s Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters
7.5.2024
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has asked cryptocurrency exchanges to provide the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts, according to reports
Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use
6.5.2024
The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary
Robinhood Shares Fall After Its Crypto Arm Gets Wells Notice From SEC
6.5.2024
The trading platform previously ended support for all tokens that were named in SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase
Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch
6.5.2024
An Australian Federal Court mostly ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme, on Friday
Less Than 10% of Stablecoin Transaction Volume Coming from Real Users: Report
6.5.2024
Less than 10% of stablecoin transaction volumes are organic or come from real people, according to new findings by Visa and data platform Allium Labs, Bloomberg reported
Former Cred Executives Indicted on Wire Fraud, Other Charges
4.5.2024
Daniel Schatt, a Cred co-founder and former CEO, Joseph Podulka, former CFO, and James Alexander, the former chief capital officer, were indicted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of California
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Charge
4.5.2024
Alexander Vinnick, the Russian national who was one of BTC-e's operators, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role with the crypto exchange
UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending
3.5.2024
The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January
BlockDAG’s $22.4 million presale and strategic vesting schedule amidst crypto innovations outperforming TON and BNB
3.5.2024
BlockDAG has made a significant move by introducing a 4-month vesting period to build long-term investor trust and commitment. This announcement comes as BlockDAG successfully enters its tenth batch, having raised over $22.4 million by selling over 8.4 billion coins with predictions for 30,000x...
UK gov't calls for action on AI copyright, market competition
3.5.2024
The U.K. government is under pressure to increase AI oversight following a House of Lords report highlighting the need for stricter regulations for AI standards