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Three Arrows Co-Founders’ OPNX Exchange to Cease Operations
2.2.2024
Crypto exchange OPNX launched by Three Arrows Capital co-founders has announced it will “officially cease operations and shut down in February 2024.” The exchange said in an email it will cease all operations on 14 February. OPNX is asking customers to settle positions before 7 February, 8 AM...
FTX Expects to Fully Repay Customers but Won't Restart Defunct Crypto Exchange
31.1.2024
Its FTT token surged nearly 11% after the news
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
25.1.2024
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September....
South Korean ‘Crypto Drug Dealer’ Jailed for 7 Years
25.1.2024
A South Korean court has sent a drug dealer who sold narcotics to crypto-paying “customers” to jail for seven years. Per the news agency Yonhap, the Criminal Division of the Busan District Court also ordered the unnamed individual – referred to by the media as “A” – to pay a fine of over $9,000....
KuCard, The Crypto Visa Card by KuCoin, Brings Apple Pay to Customers
24.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Victoria, Seychelles — 23rd January, 2024 — KuCard, the first crypto debit card introduced by KuCoin, a top 5 global cryptocurrency exchange, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more...
MailerLite Confirms Breach: $3.3M Lost in Crypto Phishing Attacks
24.1.2024
MailerLite has confirmed reports of the hackers gaining access to customers’ accounts that led to a calculated crypto phishing exploit targeted at popular web3 firms. On Jan 23, the email marketing company released a detailed explanation of the events leading up to the hack and subsequent...
Crypto Custody Specialist Taurus Brings Tokenized Securities to Retail Customers in Switzerland
23.1.2024
Texas Securities Board Orders Crypto Lender Abra to Return Assets to Investors
23.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Crypto lender Abra has reached an agreement with the Texas State Securities Board to return customers’ frozen funds. The ruling comes after the authority filed an emergency cease and desist order and accused the company of securities fraud. Per the settlement agreement published...
Trezor Issues Security Alert Following Phishing Attack and Data Breach
22.1.2024
In a recent security alert, Trezor announced a breach in its support ticketing system, potentially exposing the personal contact information of over 66,000 customers and raising the alarm for possible phishing attacks. Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Risk After Security Breach Satoshilabs,...
FTX Payment Plan Faces Backlash, Clients Slam 2022 Asset Valuation as ‘Theft,’ Urge Court for Fair Redress
22.1.2024
Following the submission of a proposal by FTX estate debtors to reimburse customer assets based on their value as of Nov. 11, 2022, numerous objections have been raised by customers. A notable objection comes from an FTX client in France, who criticizes the estate for “depleting creditor...
CFTC Files Civil Enforcement Action Against Bogus Crypto Exchange Debiex
21.1.2024
The U.S. commodities regulator revealed on Jan. 19 that it had filed a civil enforcement action against a bogus digital asset exchange platform. According to the Commission, Debiex customers were not aware that the entire set-up was a clever scam designed to dupe prospective investors. Romance Scam...
Binance Users Seek to Serve $1B Lawsuit to Ronaldo via Elon Musk’s X
18.1.2024
Binance customers are seeking approval from a Florida federal court to serve the world renowned soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo with the $1 billion proposed class action through the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. In a latest filing, plaintiff Michael Sizemore is requesting an order...
WalletConnect Launches Subscription-Based Web3Inbox Service Covering 10 dApps
17.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Web3 blockchain wallet developer WalletConnect has announced the launch of its subscription-based notification service called Web3Inbox. According to a January 16 blog post, the service is designed to offer customers custom notification services without relying on Web2 messaging...
Digital Asset Exchange OKX Obtains Retail License in Dubai – Here’s More
16.1.2024
Image Source: Adobe Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has received regulatory approval from Dubai’s financial authorities to offer retail virtual asset services to customers. In a statement on Jan 16, the company disclosed that its Dubai subsidiary has been granted a virtual asset service provider...
Michael Saylor Alerts Bitcoin Community Amid Rising Tide of Deepfake Scams
16.1.2024
Source: Pixabay MicroStrategy founder and tech titan Michael Saylor has issued a warning about the influx of AI-generated deepfake scams in the Bitcoin community. The alarm follows several reports last week flagging fake AI-generated videos of Saylor reportedly promising to “double...
Vanguard Blocks Customers From Trading SEC-Approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs
13.1.2024
Several investment firms, including Vanguard, reportedly block customers from trading spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Our perspective is that these products do not align with our offer focused on asset classes such as equities, bonds, and cash,” the firm explained....
Coinbase Partners to Expand Digital Asset Access in Africa
12.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Crypto exchange behemoth Coinbase is entering into the African markets by collaborating with local stablecoin exchange Yellow Card. The significant move expands product access to Coinbase customers in 20 nations across the African continent. Crypto is here to stay — helping drive...
UBS Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to Rumors: Source
11.1.2024
The Zürich-based banking giant's decision contrasts with Vanguard's decision to bar customers from buying bitcoin ETFs
Celsius Targets Withdrawals Made 90 Days Before Bankruptcy for Repayment
10.1.2024
Source: Adobe / FellowNeko The bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has notified its creditors that customers who made substantial withdrawals in the 90 days leading up to the bankruptcy declaration may need to return a portion of the funds or face legal consequences. According to a notice...
BitPay Enables Gucci, Movie Ticket, and Mortgage Purchases with BNB, Chainlink
9.1.2024
Source: Kanchanara on Unsplash BitPay, the world’s leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service, has unveiled an enhanced payment experience for its crypto customers, which is set to roll out this week. According to a blog post released on January 9, Bitpay will support dozens of...