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South Korean Authorities Take Aim at Unregulated Crypto OTC Desks Amid Money Laundering Concerns

19.9.2023
South Korean prosecutors and regulators are directing their attention toward reported issues concerning unregulated cryptocurrency-based over-the-counter (OTC) trading and deposit enterprises. During the third annual prosecutors’ conference, officials proposed the necessity for enhanced...

Users on Ethereum’s Decentralized Polymarket Speculate on Biden’s Impeachment

19.9.2023
After the Republican House of Representatives speaker, Kevin McCarthy, directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, bettors on the cryptocurrency-powered Polymarket platform have started placing bets on whether Biden will be impeached by two specific dates. Currently, bettors...

SEC embroiled in court cases; Hester Peirce says crypto firms shouldn’t give up on US

18.9.2023
The commissioner said she had seen awareness and knowledge of digital assets grow in her five years at the SEC, but largely, there was “more of the same” on enforcement actions

SEC’s Call for Full Disclosure: Court Asked to Order Inspection of Binance US

18.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a reply to support its motion to compel Binance Holdings Limited to comply with expedited discovery related to customer assets. The reply comes after months of alleged delays and incomplete responses from Binance as it fights a lawsuit...

Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFi

18.9.2023
The funds include $380 million for early-stage investments and a $200 million dollar "opportunity fund."

Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections

18.9.2023
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run

Crypto fund outflows reach nearly half a billion over 9 weeks — CoinShares

18.9.2023
Crypto investment products have seen over $450 million in cumulative outflows over the past nine weeks

NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance

18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist

What bear market? These crypto websites see traffic rising in 2023

18.9.2023
Crypto exchanges HTX (formerly Huobi) and OKX have seen their traffic surging 200% and 185% YTD, respectively

Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA

18.9.2023
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024

Free From Coercion and Theft: The Counter-Economic Potential of Cryptocurrencies

18.9.2023
As nations become more authoritarian, the crypto economy and its related technologies stand out as powerful counterpoints to overreaching governance. The following Learning and Insights editorial explores why libertarians, especially agorists, embrace digital currencies such as bitcoin and tools...

FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach

17.9.2023
The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto trading company announced. Crypto Exchange FTX...

Stablecoin Ecosystem Holds Firm Despite Lackluster Activity

17.9.2023
The stablecoin economy has remained relatively lackluster over the past 30 days, fluctuating slightly above or slightly below the $124 billion range. In the last 24 hours, the global trade volume for fiat and commodity-pegged tokens has reached $11.55 billion. Stablecoin Market Shows Resilience...

Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work

17.9.2023
As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms...

Mark Cuban’s Crypto Wallet Hacked, $870,000 Lost

16.9.2023
Hackers have apparently compromised a wallet belonging to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, stealing a number of cryptocurrencies. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, who confirmed the breach, has been able to transfer the remaining digital funds to U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase. Mark...

Another 2 Binance US Executives Leave Crypto Exchange, Report

16.9.2023
Two more managers at Binance US are reportedly quitting amid another round of layoffs at the troubled cryptocurrency exchange. The departures come while Binance’s U.S. trading platform for digital assets is still under heightened regulatory pressure that has damaged its business. Binance US Legal...