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Hong Kong Emerging as Crypto Hub Amid East Asia's Regulatory Challenges - Is China Reversing Course?
4.10.2023
Although Eastern Asia - once a top market - has seen a decline in crypto activity over the past several years, Hong Kong may provide the region with "a potential tailwind," according to research firm Chainalysis.
While Hong Kong is rising as a global leader in the regulated digital asset market...
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Several Chinese Crypto Wallets Linked to Illegal Drug Dealers
4.10.2023
The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl.
The blocked wallets apparently “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits,” Deputy Treasury...
Juror Unfamiliarity of Cryptocurrency Poses Challenge in FTX Trial
4.10.2023
As the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, begins, the complexity of the world of crypto is emerging as a significant challenge for both the prosecution and the defense.
In the case, the prosecution faces the formidable task of simplifying...
FTX's $500 Million Investment in OpenAI Rival Offers Hope for Creditors as Anthropic Eyes $2 Billion Funding from Google
4.10.2023
FTX's $500 million investment in Anthropic in 2022 could potentially become a game-changer for creditors after OpenAI rival revealed its intention to raise another $2 billion from Google and other firms.
According to The Information report, Anthropic is currently in discussions with various...
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Criminal Trial Set for September 2024
4.10.2023
Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is set to face a criminal trial beginning on September 17, 2024.
The trial schedule was confirmed during an October 3 hearing held in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over by Judge John Koeltl.
In...
Crypto Platform Ripple Joins Growing List of MPI License Holders in Singapore
4.10.2023
The Singapore subsidiary of crypto payments giant Ripple has officially received its Major Payments Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
The MPI license will allow Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd, the local arm, to provide digital payment token services in...
Japan May Become ‘Crypto El Dorado’ – South Korean Experts
4.10.2023
Japan is aiming to become a crypto and Web3 “powerhouse,” South Korean analysts and experts believe – but some think Seoul still has what it takes to surpass Tokyo.
Per Chosun Ilbo, South Korea’s biggest newspaper, Seoul-based crypto firms are concerned by the Japanese government’s proactive...
Dirham-Inspired DRAM Stablecoin Listed on Uniswap, PancakeSwap
4.10.2023
Swiss-based blockchain firm Distributed Technologies Resources (DTR) has announced the launch of a Dirham-backed stablecoin, DRAM. The token launched today, October 3, 2023.
According to founder Akshay Naheta, who served as a SoftBank executive once in his career, the tokenized fiat equivalent...
Royal Thai Police Retrieves $277 Million From Fraudsters With Binance’s Help
3.10.2023
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), an arm of the Royal Thai Police, has announced the successful retrieval of $277 million (about 10 billion THB in local currency) in digital funds from internet fraudsters, all thanks to its collaboration with the Binance exchange. ...
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New Investment Firm Deus X Capital Targets Crypto Opportunities with $1 Billion in Assets
3.10.2023
Deus X Capital, a newly launched investment firm backed by a family office, has entered the crypto space with a combined $1 billion in fresh capital and existing investments.
The firm's leadership includes Tim Grant, who assumes the role of CEO.
Prior to joining Deus X Capital, Grant served...
Suspicious Activity: FTX Hacker Moves 22,500 ETH Worth $37 Million – What's Going On?
3.10.2023
In a series of concerning transactions, the hacker or group of hackers believed to be behind last year’s infamous FTX hack has moved millions of dollars’ worth of stolen crypto.
In the past few days, the so-called FTX hacker has transferred 22,500 Ether (ETH), equivalent to about $37 million...
Sam Bankman-Fried in the Dock: A Deep Dive into FTX's Bankruptcy and Alleged Crypto Fraud
3.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, is set to face trial in federal court in Manhattan, starting with jury selection today. The 31-year-old is accused of being the architect behind one of the largest financial crimes in U.S. history, following the bankruptcy of his crypto platform FTX.
The...
Hong Kong's Crypto Advancements Could Boost East Asian Crypto Activity, Says Chainalysis Report
3.10.2023
A recent report from Chainalysis suggests that Hong Kong could play a significant role in reviving crypto activity in the East Asian region, which has faced challenges due to a China-wide ban on crypto trading activities since 2019....
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Short Seller Jim Chanos Criticizes Michael Lewis' Defense of FTX, Compares It to Enron
3.10.2023
Famous billionaire short-seller Jim Chanos blasted Big Short author Michael Lewis on Sunday for his charitable defense of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).
In an episode of CBS’s 60 Minutes this weekend, Lewis discussed his new book “Going Infinite,” in which he told his story on SBF based...
Sygnum Singapore Obtains Major Payment Institution License for Crypto Brokerage Services
3.10.2023
Sygnum Singapore, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency bank Sygnum, has received approval for its Major Payment Institution License (MPIL) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to be able to provide crypto brokerage services to accredited investors and institutions...
CFTC Chair Clashes with SEC's Gensler, Argues Majority of Crypto Should Be Seen as Commodities
3.10.2023
Yesterday at the Futures Industry Association Expo, Rostin Behnam, Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reiterated his call for a comprehensive regulatory structure for the crypto sector. ...
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Kazakhstan’s Miners Write Letter to President, Makes Plea For Lower Energy Prices
3.10.2023
Digital asset miners in Kazakhstan have written an open letter to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev asking for lower energy prices.
According to reports from local media sources, eight major mining firms penned their signatures to the letter as more miners suspend their activities in...
Bank of Portugal’s Chief Pushes For Global Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know
3.10.2023
The governor of Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno has called for international cooperation towards a global framework for crypto regulation.
According to him, national efforts alone cannot protect investors due to the nature of digital assets as it can lead to regulatory arbitrage creating...
Crypto Venture Investments in Web3 Startups Decline for Seventh Consecutive Quarter
3.10.2023
Venture capital interest in web3 startups continues to wane as data from Crunchbase reveals a seventh consecutive quarter of declining investments in the sector.
The decline, which started in the fourth quarter of 2021 after a peak in crypto venture fundraising, persisted through the third quarter...
Crypto Products Record $21 Million Inflows, Solana Leads Altcoin Resurgence
3.10.2023
Digital asset products recorded inflows of $21 million for the first time after six consecutive weeks of outflows.
An Oct. 2 market report released by CoinShares show a change in the tide in crypto investment products amid the bear market that continues to wear down asset prices, miner profits...