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Celsius Network Seeks Final Court Approval to Begin Customer Repayments by Year-End
3.10.2023
During an October 2 hearing regarding the approval of its reorganization plan, the bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, informed a judge of its intention to initiate repayments to its customers by the end of the year....
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Binance Aids Thai Police in Crackdown on Crypto-Related Criminal Networks
3.10.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has played a major role in aiding Thailand’s Royal Police in identifying and cracking down on several crypto-related criminal networks.
The company told Cryptonews that Binance’s investigations team alongside the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and the Royal Thai...
Argentinian Presidential Frontrunners Pit BTC & Dollar Against CBDC
3.10.2023
A leading Argentinian presidential candidate says he will launch a CBDC if he is elected – putting him on a collision course with a pro-Bitcoin dollarization advocate.
According to the media outlet Ambito, Sergio Massa, the country’s current Minister of Economy and a candidate for this month’s...
India Planning to Launch Global Database of Crypto Exchanges by Next Year
3.10.2023
India is planning to introduce a comprehensive global database of cryptocurrency exchanges to help law enforcement agencies combat crypto-related crimes.
This initiative comes as part of India's push to align itself with international standards for regulating cryptocurrency assets.
As per...
Legal Experts Weigh In: Sam Bankman-Fried's Limited Defense Options Revealed
3.10.2023
With former FTX boss Sam Bankman Fried's (SBF)’s first day in court fast approaching, experts say his paths to acquittal are looking quite scant.
On one hand, government prosecutors have already secured cooperation and plea deals from major figures closely tied to the founder’s alleged fraud...
Crypto Losses Up 59% in Q3 From Cyberattacks
2.10.2023
The cryptocurrency sector has increasingly become a prime target for hackers in recent years.
According to a report submitted by bug bounty and security services platform Immunefi, the Web3 space suffered a total loss worth over $685 million in Q3, 2023.
This significant loss increase...
DOJ Plans to Call Former FTX Customers and Investors as Witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial
2.10.2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to call former FTX customers, investors, and employees as witnesses in the upcoming trial against disgraced CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
The move aims to shed light on the creditors’ and stakeholders’ expectations regarding FTX's handling of their assets...
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision: AI Leading the Way to the Metaverse
2.10.2023
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has revealed that he remains committed to his pursuit of leadership in the fast-paced metaverse race.
In a recent interview with The Verge, which was uploaded on YouTube, Zuckerberg stated that the key to establishing a strong metaverse pedigree lies in...
Despite Government Shutdown Worries, Stablecoin Legislation Pushed by McHenry
2.10.2023
The US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to regulating stablecoins, despite a potential government shutdown looming at the time.
Speaking at a forum organized by stablecoin issuer Circle in New York, McHenry stated that...
Free Crypto Signals Group Crypto Whales Pumps on Fire as Subscribers Surpass 25,000
2.10.2023
Crypto Whale Pumps, a free-to-join group on the messaging app Telegram, continues to experience impressive growth, as crypto investors are increasingly drawn to the group thanks to its strong history of delivering highly profitable crypto trading signals.
According to the group’s latest weekly...
IMF Proposes Crypto Risk Assessment Matrix for Macrofinancial Impact on Countries
2.10.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a working paper that highlights risk management strategies and policy changes for regulators.
The paper titled, “Assessing Macrofinancial Risks from Crypto Assets” released on Sept 29 proposes a crypto-risk assessment matrix (C-RAM) for risk-prone...
Nomura’s Crypto Subsidiary Laser Digital Opens Office in Japan
2.10.2023
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of financial services giant Nomura, has opened a new Tokyo base, to expand its presence in the Far East.
Former Nomura’s executive director Hideaki Kudo, has been appointed to head the new office in Japan. Kudo has previously worked on several projects...
Franklin Templeton CEO Calls Tokenization 'Securitization on Steroids'
2.10.2023
Tokenization is causing a significant shift in the traditional securitization process, according to Jenny Johnson, the CEO of asset management giant Franklin Templeton.
According to Johnson, tokenization can be described as "securitization done on steroids," given its potential for transforming...
September 2023 Marks Record-High Crypto Exploits with $329 Million Stolen: Report
2.10.2023
On September 30, CertiK confirmed that a total of approximately $332 million had been lost to various exploits, hacks, and scams throughout September....
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Ex-Chairman of Canaan Jack Kong Faces Crypto Project Hack From Insider
2.10.2023
Jack Kong, former chairman of China-based computer hardware manufacturer Canaan, has disclosed a hack of a cryptocurrency project that he has invested in.
The hacker was reportedly an insider from the crypto project and fled to Thailand following the crime. “The hacker fled to Thailand but he...
Lazarus Group’s New Malware is Harder To Detect, Cyber Security Firm Warns Crypto Firms
2.10.2023
Cyber security experts at ESET have warned firms of the threat posed by the Lazarus Group’s new malware “LightlessCan” saying it is more difficult to detect than previous versions.
According to the firm, the malware is mostly deployed in employment scams luring users to install a malicious payload...
Sam Bankman-Fried Wanted to Pay Donald Trump $5 Billion to Not Run for President in 2024, Big Short Author Claims
2.10.2023
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explored the possibility of offering Donald Trump a staggering $5 billion to dissuade him from running for the United States presidency in 2024, Big Short author Michael Lewis revealed.
During a 60 Minutes interview on October 1, Lewis revealed Sam Bankman-Fried's...
Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology
2.10.2023
Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.
The states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first to adopt this new system, utilizing a private blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil's national data...
South Korean Court Jails Septuagenarian Bitcoin Fraudster
2.10.2023
A South Korean court has handed a 70-year-old man a jail sentence after finding him guilty of Bitcoin (BTC)-powered fraud.
Kyeonggi Ilbo reported that the unnamed man, identified only by the initial A, was given a one-year prison term for enabling “telecommunications-related financial...
Coinbase Attains Full License to Expand Crypto Payment Services in Singapore
2.10.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has secured a full major payment institution (MPI) license under Singapore's Payment Services Act.
Coinbase announced that the recent development comes nearly a year after Coinbase received preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
With this...