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US Senator Cynthia Lummis Blasts SEC Actions Against Coinbase, Explains Crypto Industry Is Being Pushed Offshore
8.6.2023
Wyoming U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has heavily criticized the recent legal action of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Coinbase, stating that it might push the cryptocurrency industry and its innovation offshore. Lummis also remarked that the SEC has failed to streamline a path...
SEC Summons Binance CEO CZ as Lawsuits Shake Cryptocurrency Industry
8.6.2023
The United States District Court in Washington, D.C., at the request of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), summoned Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) on Wednesday. Binance CEO CZ Challenged by SEC Summons as Legal Battles Escalate On Wednesday, several social media accounts shared...
Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Enact Stricter Regulations for Crypto Industry Amid SEC Shakedown
7.6.2023
In a recent statement, former U.S. Federal Reserve chair and current Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, expressed her desire for Congress to enact more regulatory measures concerning the cryptocurrency industry. Yellen cited Treasury reports on cryptocurrencies that have pinpointed various risks...
SEC Chair Gensler Likens Binance to FTX, Expresses Concern Over Crypto Industry
7.6.2023
Gary Gensler – chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – sees “parallels” between Binance and its failed competitor FTX’s handling of customer assets.
During an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, the chairman said financial advisors should not look to Binance as...
SEC lawsuit against Binance and Coinbase unifies the crypto industry
7.6.2023
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said that while the SEC's approach to regulation is expected due to its anti-crypto stance, it’s still "unacceptable."
Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit 2023, uniting industry leaders for a groundbreaking event
7.6.2023
Dubai, UAE – The Blockchain Economy Summit, recognized as the world’s largest blockchain conference network, is set to redefine the future of finance by bringing together key players and experts from the crypto industry. The highly anticipated 8th edition of the summit will take place over...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Mining Industry Sees Tether Join its $1 Billion Venture
6.6.2023
After the massive losses that followed the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, users lost confidence in lending, custody, and cryptocurrency service providers.
The fear of losing assets, as with FTX, plagues people's minds after the commotion.
Some experts believe it will take a while...
10 industry insiders’ tips for devs who are new to blockchain coding
6.6.2023
If they start in the right place and leverage the many available resources, devs new to blockchain can become thriving community members
Binance v SEC: Crypto industry debates 'Tai Chi' vs 'Operation Chokepoint 2'
6.6.2023
The SEC lawsuit comes within months of the CFTC lawsuit against Binance mounting its regulatory woes in the U.S
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 Supported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
6.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has confirmed its support for Japan Blockchain Week 2023, establishing it as a significant platform for both the global and Japanese blockchain communities to convene, building upon the success of the previous year’s...
Binance Lawsuit Could Be ‘Huge Mistake’ or Bring Needed Clarity to U.S. Crypto Industry
5.6.2023
The Securities and Exchanges Commission’s (SEC) suit against the biggest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, could be a huge misstep if other countries allow the crypto industry to develop and it eventually replaces the traditional banking sector, Jim Bianco, president and founder of Bianco...
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 Receives Backing from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5.6.2023
The Japan Blockchain Week 2023 in Tokyo will commence on June 18 to July 9, 2023. And according to the Chainwire report, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is backing this year’s edition.
This development comes amid the growing need for clearer regulatory pathways...
Japan Blockchain Week 2023, supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan
5.6.2023
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 will be supported by The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). This period will be a hub for the global and Japanese blockchain communities to gather as following 2022. Background & objectives The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has decided...
CZ Binance on Buying Banks to Fight Crypto Regulation Woes, Russian Banker Says CNY Likely to Dethrone USD, and More — Week in Review
4.6.2023
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, doesn’t think buying a bank would solve the crypto industry’s troubles with traditional financial institutions, amid issues his own exchange currently faces in regions like Australia and Europe. In other news, the chairman of Russia’s...
Russian Miners Mint Crypto Worth $700 Million a Year, Mining Bill Postponed
2.6.2023
Cryptocurrency miners in Russia have extracted digital currencies for around $700 million last year, according to a state-run fintech entity. However, the growing industry remains unregulated with the government having postponed the adoption of the respective legislation once again. Russian Crypto...
Former House Rep blames industry outsiders for associating crypto with bank's failure
31.5.2023
According to Barney Frank, Signature Bank's only issue prior to regulators seizing control in March was "crypto-fear inaccurate withdrawals."
Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Conference for BFSI Industry
31.5.2023
Confexco Events, a leading provider of conferences and exhibitions, is proud to announce the Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Conference for BFSI Industry from the APAC region. The 2 days virtual conference will take place on 8-9 June 2023 during Singapore time. The Business...
Junkineering Launches a Closed Demo in Q3 2023: New Approach Vision for the Web3 Gaming Industry
31.5.2023
What is wrong with the current P2E market Since most P2E projects do not create long-playing products, the Free-to-Play model of the past decade is breaking down, threatening to disrupt a $100B+ industry. The main lessons learned before 2023 are: NFTs were misused for trading and farming, not...
What the ‘anti-mining bill’ means for the crypto industry in Texas
30.5.2023
The Lone Star State has become one of the hottest points on the U.S. map in terms of crypto regulation
Crypto Industry’s Reputation Takes a Hit: FTX and Bitcoin Rank at the Bottom of 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100
30.5.2023
A recent survey conducted by Axios and Harris Poll, which polled 16,310 Americans, has revealed some interesting findings about the reputation of two select entities in the crypto industry. FTX, a crypto exchange that has since gone out of business, has been ranked at the very bottom of the list...