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UK Government-Backed Technology Group Encourages Tokenization Collaboration Among Firms
26.3.2024
A new report released on Tuesday outlines the recommendations of a technology working group supported by the UK government, which encourages companies to adopt tokenization strategies in collaboration with their industry peers.
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Paradigm, a16z Backed Blockchain Game LootRush Announces New Gaming Subscription
26.3.2024
LootRush, a blockchain start-up backed by venture capital firms Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is announcing a new gaming subscription which allows its users to access non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from over 500 games on its platform.
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Curio Hit by $16 Million Exploit Due to Voting Power Vulnerability
26.3.2024
Curio, a project focused on facilitating liquidity from real-world assets for firms, has fallen victim to a smart contract exploit related to voting power privileges.
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UK Govt-Backed Report Urges Firms to Execute Tokenization Strategies
26.3.2024
The Technology Working Group's report says firms need to be able to settle transfers on the blockchain via digital money and that funds should be allowed to hold tokenized assets
US Treasury Targets Russian Blockchain Companies for Sanctions Evasion
26.3.2024
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday sanctioned 13 entities and two individuals. They are accused of developing crypto-related services that could facilitate sanctions evasion on behalf of Russian nationals.
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Sophisticated Email Phishing Targets Bankrupt Crypto Firms’ BlockFi, FTX Creditors
25.3.2024
FTX and BlockFi claimants received legit-looking fraudulent emails luring them with a promise of instant withdrawals of their remaining balances.
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SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration
22.3.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area
SEC Probing Crypto Firms to Classify Ethereum as a Security: Fortune Reports
20.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly served a number of key businesses in the crypto industry with subpoenas in relation to obtaining records about the Ethereum Foundation, a new report reveals. According to Fortune, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is leading the agency...
Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC
19.3.2024
Several allies joined Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its court fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force the agency to rethink its refusal to write specific rules to govern the crypto industry, with Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others filing outside...
Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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Federal Judge Allows SEC Lawsuit Against Gemini and Genesis to Proceed
14.3.2024
A federal judge has ruled that the US Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini and Genesis will proceed in court.
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South Africa Is Poised to License 60 Crypto Firms by Month End: Bloomberg
13.3.2024
Crypto companies that wanted to continue operating in the country had to apply for a license with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority from June 1
Putin Signs ‘CBDC, Digital Assets Payments’ Bill into Law
13.3.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing firms in the country to use digital financial assets including the digital ruble in international payments on March 11.
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Thailand SEC Clears Path for Accredited Investors to Dive Into US Bitcoin ETFs
12.3.2024
Thailand's securities regulator has greenlit asset management firms to introduce private funds tailored to invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Access to these funds will be restricted to institutional investors and individuals with ultra high net-worth.
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UK Financial Watchdog Limits UK Crypto ETNs to Professional Investors Only
11.3.2024
The UK's financial regulator will allow recognized exchanges to launch crypto asset exchange-traded notes. Only professional investors, like investment firms and authorized credit institutions, will have access to these products.
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Nigeria's SEC Updates Guidelines for Crypto Firms in Bid to Stop Criminal Activity: Report
7.3.2024
Nigeria's government has started a fresh crackdown on crypto firms, reportedly blocking access to several, including Binance, Coinbase and Kraken
Grayscale Advisors release the firm’s very first crypto fund
6.3.2024
Grayscale Advisors recently launched its first actively managed crypto fund. Named Grayscale Dynamic Income Fund, the scheme will optimize staking income from crypto. The fund will distribute these staking rewards in USD every quarter. With the announcement, Grayscale also reminded customers that...
State Duma Approves Use of Russia’s Digital Assets in International Settlements
29.2.2024
State Duma lawmakers have signed off on a bill that will let Russian firms and their partners use the digital ruble and “digital assets” in international settlements.
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Humanity Protocol Secures Funding From Top Crypto VCs for Web3 ID Solution
28.2.2024
Polygon-backed Humanity Protocol has secured strategic investments from over 20 crypto venture capital firms for its privacy-centric Web3 identity solution.
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Spain’s Regulator Flags 3 Crypto Firms Over Unregistered Status
27.2.2024
Spain’s financial regulator warned investors of 18 companies offering services in the country despite registration issues.
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