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Nightmare Submarine Game Gets Popular As Search For Titanic Sub Continues
22.6.2023
As you likely are aware, five people are currently missing onboard a tourist sub that was heading down to the remains of the HMS Titanic. We don’t yet know what went wrong and if those onboard are still alive—it seems unlikely at this point—but a large-scale search for the Titan and its crew...
HSBC, Mastercard File More Crypto-Related Trademark Applications
22.6.2023
HSBC and Mastercard, two major players in the banking and payment industries, have submitted additional trademark applications related to cryptocurrencies with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s filing focuses on crypto and blockchain transactions while...
Binance, Binance.US, and CZ allege SEC made 'misleading' statements on exchange assets
21.6.2023
The legal motion referred to the SEC publicly claiming CZ and Binance could “commingle customer assets or divert customer assets”, despite a court transcript suggesting otherwise
Legendary RPG Series Creator Wants To Help Find The Missing Titanic Sub
21.6.2023
We’re a few days into the search for a missing tourist submarine that vanished while on a trip to survey the ruins of the Titanic dominating headlines. Now, as time for those aboard grows increasingly short, an early video game luminary has thrown his hat into the ring to help find the missing sub....
US lawmakers propose bills to hold bank execs accountable for failures and address risks
21.6.2023
Maxine Waters did not specifically mention crypto in the proposed legislation, drafted in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank
Dollar Reliance Shrinks — China’s LNG Deal With Qatar Challenges ‘Frenemy’ Status With US
21.6.2023
This week, China and Qatar strengthened their bond through a significant development on Tuesday. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Qatarenergy inked a 27-year deal, outlining China’s commitment to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar on an annual basis. Under...
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer calls for ‘comprehensive’ AI legislation
21.6.2023
The U.S. majority senate leader plans to call for urgent bipartisan action from Congress to create “comprehensive legislation” for upcoming AI systems
Lack of bipartisan support on crypto regulation could make US ‘less attractive’ to firms: Moody’s
20.6.2023
A report from the investors’ service pointed to a political divide in language on bills concerning stablecoins and providing a comprehensive framework for digital assets
You Can Watch AI Trump Vs. AI Biden In An Endless, Unhinged Debate Live On Twitch
20.6.2023
If there’s a big enough data set to pull from, AI can create audio and visual replications of anyone suddenly saying and doing things they’ve never said before. You’ve probably already seen this in action, whether it’s those popular AI TikTok songs that show you what Ariana Grande might sound like...
Era of trading crypto as non-securities is over, says exchange ex
20.6.2023
SEC-regulated firm INX only lists five cryptocurrencies on its platform, considering them as non-securities
Branding: The layer-1 of a successful Web3 marketing strategy
20.6.2023
Building on a blockchain follows similar fundamental principles to building in real life
CZ, Binance US Pleased With SEC Deal Despite ‘Unwarranted’ Emergency Relief
19.6.2023
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed his satisfaction over the agreement with the U.S. securities regulator preventing the freezing of the exchange’s assets in the United States. The crypto company’s American subsidiary also stated it’s pleased that the SEC’s request for a temporary...
Binance, CZ Agree to Repatriate US Customer Assets, SEC Secures Court Order
17.6.2023
Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) struck a deal to avoid the freezing of the crypto exchange’s assets in the United States. Under an emergency relief secured by the regulator, Binance agreed to repatriate to the U.S. funds held on behalf of customers of its American...
Bittrex US Allows Fiat and Crypto Withdrawals Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
17.6.2023
Bittrex US, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has recently introduced a plan that permits American customers to withdraw crypto and fiat from the platform, provided they satisfy the required regulatory criteria. This withdrawal arrangement was approved on Tuesday by...
US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities
16.6.2023
A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that they...
‘We had to change strategies,' says SEC enforcement director on recent actions: Report
16.6.2023
The SEC has taken enforcement actions against several crypto firms, a move that has been criticized by many U.S. lawmakers and industry leaders
Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft will stand trial in December
16.6.2023
Avraham Eisenberg faces civil lawsuits from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Mango Markets and criminal charges from the DoJ
Bakkt follows Robinhood, eToro in delisting major altcoins: Report
16.6.2023
Bakkt reportedly suspended trading of Solana, Polygon, and Cardano -- tokens the U.S. SEC recently deemed securities
SEC argues against Dentons' motion to dismiss Terraform and Do Kwon's lawsuit
16.6.2023
Terraform and Do Kwon lawyers used a U.S. House hearing, Binance.US complaint and Hinman emails documents to dismiss the SEC lawsuit
US Treasury Secretary: No Alternative Reserve Currency Can ‘Replicate’ Role Played by the Dollar
16.6.2023
United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently told members of the U.S. Congress that while some countries are seeking to create alternatives to the greenback, no country, including China, can create a currency which replicates the dollar’s role in the global financial system....