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US Court Dismisses Former Celsius Network CEO’s Motion to Block New York Attorney General’s Lawsuit
7.8.2023
Former Celsius Network Alex Mashinsky will now have to defend himself against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James after a New York County Supreme Court Justice rejected his attempts to have the suit dismissed. The court’s decision blocks the attempt by Mashinsky to stop James...
FTX Seeks to Exclude Dubai Subsidiary From Ongoing Bankruptcy
3.8.2023
FTX Trading Ltd. filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss its Dubai-based subsidiary, FTX Exchange FZE, from ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, citing the unit’s lack of operations and assets. Dubai’s FTX Exchange Faces Voluntary Liquidation After Motion to Dismiss From Parent Company In...
FTX files motion to exclude its Dubai unit from bankruptcy proceedings
3.8.2023
FTX filed for bankruptcy in November last year, entering into Chapter 11 proceedings with 102 units around the world
FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings
3.8.2023
Liquidating FTX Dubai under UAE law would help timely distribution of any outstanding liabilities, the bankrupt estate argued in court filings
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit Presses Crypto Platforms to Improve Compliance Measures
28.7.2023
The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) in a meeting on Thursday told the Korean crypto industry to double down on their efforts to prevent illegal activities.
At the meeting, KoFIU Commissioner Rhee Yunsu said that a “strategic analysis team” focused on crypto has been set up, and that...
Top 5 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal Compliance Strategies to Curb Illicit Activities
28.7.2023
According to a statement published by the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC), the entity’s Korea Financial Intelligence Unit held a meeting with virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in order to strengthen regulatory compliance. The top five South Korean cryptocurrency...
South Korea strengthens crypto regulation with LEI adoption and crime unit
26.7.2023
The decision was driven by the country's concern over illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors
Crypto Startup Ramp Network Starts Brazilian Unit as First Step in LatAm Expansion
26.7.2023
A month ago, the company added the Brazilian real and other Latin American currencies to its portfolio
South Korea Forms Joint Crypto Crime Investigation Unit to Fight Surging Crypto Illegal Activities
26.7.2023
South Korean prosecutors and financial authorities have launched an interagency crypto crime division to crack down on crypto-related illegal activities.
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday that the joint virtual asset investigation team will comprise 30 staff...
Canadian Police Warn of Surge in Home Invasion-Style Robberies Targeting Affluent Crypto Investors
22.7.2023
Canadian law enforcement reports that affluent cryptocurrency investors have become targets of home invasion-style robberies. Both Delta Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Richmond have issued warnings after having dealt with multiple robberies involving prominent cryptocurrency investors...
Ethereum Targets $2,000 Bounce: Santiment Predicts August Rally Amid ‘Eerily Quiet’ Market
22.7.2023
Nestled in the second position of the cryptocurrency market cap hierarchy, ethereum (ETH) currently trades below the $1,900 per unit mark. However, the industry experts at Santiment predict a bullish upturn, indicating that the digital asset might claw its way back to the $2,000 territory in...
Canadian police warn crypto investors on growing home robbery trend
21.7.2023
Perpetrators have impersonated delivery drivers in order to break into the homes of victims to steal cryptocurrency
BTC’s Year-End Price Projections for 2023 Vary Widely, Ranging From $25K to $40K, While Future Forecasts Extend Into Six-Digit Territory
7.7.2023
Bitcoin’s market performance in the first half of 2023, surging by 80% against the U.S. dollar, has enthusiasts eagerly speculating about its year-end price. Techopedia and Changelly have released price prediction reports with varying estimates, suggesting that bitcoin’s value could...
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
25.6.2023
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market....
Final Fantasy XVI Has A Neat Neon Genesis Evangelion Anime Nod
23.6.2023
Final Fantasy XVI, a more action-focused take on the RPG franchise, clearly pulls inspiration from a lot of other popular media. As Game Informer reported back in May, Square Enix was inspired by blockbuster films and hit series like Game of Thrones, Godzilla, and Neon Genesis Evangelion during...
Binance Unit in Britain Cancels UK Regulatory Authorization
20.6.2023
Britain’s financial regulator has approved a request by Binance to cancel its regulatory permissions in the United Kingdom. The move comes as the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange takes steps to focus on fewer European markets amid increased scrutiny from regulators and ahead of Europe’s...
Binance Pulls Out of Netherlands, Seeks to Deregister Cyprus Unit
17.6.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, said it’s exiting the Dutch market as it has been unable to obtain registration as a crypto service provider. The news comes after Binance’s entity in Cyprus applied to be removed from the country’s register of digital asset service providers. Binance...
Binance Seeks to Withdraw Cyprus' Unit Crypto Service Registration
14.6.2023
Binance won registration as a crypto asset service provider (CASP) in Cyprus in October last year
Prime Trust Unit Banq Files for Bankruptcy
14.6.2023
Bankruptcy filing comes as TrueUSD stops redemptions and Haru Invest ceases operations citing problems with an unnamed partner
Potential Venus Protocol Liquidation Raises Concerns in BNB Community
12.6.2023
Crypto market observers are currently focusing on the Venus Protocol this week as the protocol grapples with a possible liquidation of binance coin (BNB). The hacker who exploited the BNB blockchain managed to secure $150 million in stablecoins through the use of Venus. If the price of BNB slips...