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Hong Kong Ends Crypto Exchange License Applications, Noncompliant Platforms to Close by May 31
29.2.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission closed its crypto exchange licensing portal on February 29th, setting a May 31st closure deadline for exchanges that haven't completed the process.
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Morgan Stanley Considering Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Brokerage Platform: Report
29.2.2024
Morgan Stanley is considering adding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its brokerage platform and is currently in the process of conducting due diligence, according to a CoinDesk report citing two sources familiar with the matter.
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Law Firm Handling FTX’s Bankruptcy Case Expected to Become Binance’s Independent Monitor
16.2.2024
New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, which is currently handling FTX’s bankruptcy case, is expected to be appointed as the independent monitor for Binance Holdings. The move comes after Binance reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the US government. As part of...
Gensler Hesitates on Ethereum ETFs, Cites Court Loss as Reason for Bitcoin ETF Approval
15.2.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has remained tight-lipped regarding spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). When questioned about the possibility of a decision and the timeline for approval, Gensler said that the process would follow the same approach...
Starknet Foundation to Distribute 700 Million Tokens to 1.3 Million Wallets
14.2.2024
The Starknet Foundation has announced the first phase of the Starknet Provision Program to reward community members with its utility token. In a Feb 14 release, the platform disclosed the distribution process and the general utility for STRK tokens. Check your eligibility for STRK...
South Korea Plans to Block Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
12.2.2024
South Korea plans to conduct virtual asset exchange inspections to expel ineligible platforms later this year. Authorities are contemplating an advanced suspension system for suspicious transactions. This would rapidly prevent the concealment of illicit funds during all stages of the investigation...
CoinList to Acquire FTX’s Digital Custody Subsidiary in Cut-Price Deal
11.2.2024
The FTX Debtors estate, under the leadership of CEO John Ray III, has initiated the process of selling Digital Custody Inc. (DCI) to CoinList. FTX had previously acquired the subsidiary in two separate transactions, one in December 2021 and the other in August 2022, for a total of $10 million....
$WEN Sheds More Than Half Its Value as $GFOX Hype Grows Stronger
11.2.2024
As one of the top Solana-based meme coins, $WEN gained a lot of attention before its airdrop. The expectation drove the memecoin’s price to rise quickly after its launch. However, just as soon as its price rose, it plunged, losing more than half of its value in the process. Meanwhile, Galaxy...
Argentine President Javier Milei Rules out Dollarization Process in 2024
8.2.2024
Javier Milei, the libertarian president of Argentina, has ruled out the possibility of applying his dollarization plan during 2024. In an interview with local media, Milei stated that while dollarization and the free convertibility of coins was the final goal of his administration, there was...
DYOR Exchange: De-Risking the Web3 Trading Process for the New Generation
6.2.2024
  Amid a crypto landscape where a lack of knowledge often turns away potential users, DYOR Exchange is bridging the knowledge gap to enable easy access to the world of DeFi and Web3 Given that an estimated 90% of cryptocurrency traders end up in the red, one might be tempted to simply throw...
Binance Discloses Token Listing Adjustments, Offers $5 Million Whistleblower Reward
6.2.2024
Binance has made changes to its token listing methods after some community members alleged malpractice on the part of employees involved in the process. Binance co-founder Yi He wrote on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the latest community reaction, noting that internal mechanisms will...
FTX Seeks Exit from Anthropic Holdings, Proposes Entire 8% Stake Sale
4.2.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is seeking approval to sell its 8% stake in AI startup Anthropic Holdings. The motion, filed by FTX’s current CEO, John Ray III, requests permission to sell the stake and proposes two possible procedures, including an auction or a private sale. FTX aims...
Celsius Emerges From Bankruptcy, Begins to Distribute $3 Billion to Creditors
1.2.2024
Celsius has concluded its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and is embarking on a new journey with the launch of Ionic Digital, Inc., a bitcoin mining company managed by Hut 8 Corp. This development follows a complex legal and financial restructuring, which will include over $3 billion distributed...
How and Why Decentralized Education (DeEd) is Driving the Next Major Shift in Learning
30.1.2024
  ‘DeEd’, or decentralized education, applies the benefits of decentralized technologies to the learning process, creating distributed access to educational resources across a network of learners, teachers and institutions, without reliance on centralized authorities, and regardless...
Bitcoin ATM Vulnerability Fixed: Hackers Could Have Gained ‘Full Control’
25.1.2024
Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu Industries has successfully addressed a vulnerability that could have granted hackers “full control” over its Bitcoin ATM machines. The flaw came to light when a team of ethical hackers from security firm IOActive attempted to compromise Lamassu’s Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Announces Post-Bankruptcy Comeback to Return to Nasdaq
24.1.2024
Core Scientific has announced its return to the Nasdaq following a comprehensive reorganization post-bankruptcy. According to Core Scientific’s recent release, the Bitcoin miner has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a significantly strengthened financial position. The reorganization...
Step-by-Step Guide to Claim Dymension Genesis Airdrop via Trust Wallet
19.1.2024
If you’re looking to participate in the Dymension Genesis Rolldrop Airdrop and claim your DYM tokens, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process using Trust Wallet. By going through this guide, you will understand the significance of Dymension, the airdrop details, and how to check...
Bitcoin.com Offers $15,000 in Rewards To Boost VERSE Token Liquidity
19.1.2024
Bitcoin.com is offering $15,000 in rewards to amplify liquidity and trading volume for its ecosystem token VERSE on Kucoin, a top-tier centralized cryptocurrency exchange. The campaign, which is structured around Hummingbot’s Liquidity Miner platform, facilitates a more decentralized...
Arguments Conclude in Coinbase and SEC Case, Judge Holds on Decision
17.1.2024
Oral arguments kicked off in Manhattan Wednesday regarding the highly anticipated case against Coinbase brought forward by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The SEC has violated due process” The federal agency originally filed the lawsuit against Coinbase in June 2023...
Samourai Wallet Unveils Privacy-Enhancing BTC to XMR Atomic Swaps in Beta Launch
16.1.2024
According to the Samourai Wallet developers, the beta release of bitcoin/monero atomic swaps has been launched, marking an exciting development in privacy-preserving techniques. This new release of the desktop application streamlines the process of securely swapping bitcoin and monero via the...