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FTX creditor list shows airlines, charities and tech firms caught in collapse
26.1.2023
The over 100-page long document lists every entity FTX owes money to, inclusive of Big Tech players to local businesses from its Bahamian headquarters
Judge denies motions from Celsius users seeking to reclaim assets
25.1.2023
Two claimants called out former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky in motions, claiming he misled users, while all suggested that the platform's terms of use left assets in their control
UK Bitcoin community reacts to incoming CBDC and digital pound rollout
25.1.2023
A new role, "Head of CBDC," will help the United Kingdom to "explore the case for a digital pound," although UK Bitcoiners would argue that might not be necessary
Why less may be more when building Web3
25.1.2023
To build secure and resilient Web3 systems, transparency alone is not enough. By placing greater emphasis on simplicity, we can make the peer-review of code more effective and minimize security breaches in the Web3 space
How Web3 could revolutionize loyalty programs
25.1.2023
Loyalty programs are great, and many consumers opt for certain brands because of these programs. But they can get better, and blockchain technology can improve
Casting Stones From a Glass House: Yellen’s Comments on Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Draw Criticism From Chinese Embassy
24.1.2023
The Chinese embassy in Zambia denounced the United States over its debt limit and the “extraordinary measures” Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has implemented to stave off a U.S. debt default. Yellen said on Monday that it was very important that Zambia restructure its debt, but Zambia...
Arizona lawmakers seek to make crypto a tax-exempt property
24.1.2023
Should the bill pass the legislature, Arizona voters could choose whether virtual currency is tax exempt as part of a November 2024 ballot measure
UK gov't is hiring a central bank digital currency lead for Treasury team
24.1.2023
The team lead will determine the “strategic direction” for Treasury’s efforts to develop a digital pound in line with the U.K. government’s agenda
British authorities split on banning sale of crypto investment products
24.1.2023
The policymakers in the United Kingdom got split on whether the sale, marketing, and distribution of derivatives and exchange-traded notes, tied with crypto, should be banned
NFT-delivered court orders an answer to blockchain-related litigation: Lawyers
24.1.2023
Despite whether the defendant sees the court notice, getting served by NFT ‘limits what the defendant’ can do with the funds according to legal experts
Crypto Will ‘Play a Major Role’ in UAE Trade Going Forward, Minister Says
24.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for foreign trade says that cryptocurrency “will play a major role for UAE trade going forward.” He stressed: “The most important thing is that we ensure global governance when it comes to cryptocurrencies and crypto...
Biggest Movers: XRP Jumps to 3-Month High as Crypto Markets Consolidate on Monday
23.1.2023
Xrp moved to a multi-month high on Jan. 23, as market optimism grew regarding a lawsuit between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following comments last week from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, many have bought the token in anticipation of the lawsuit ending...
Enforcement goes on with Bitzlato action — Law Decoded, Jan. 16-23.
23.1.2023
Anatoly Legkodymov, the founder of China-based crypto firm Bitzlato, was arrested under suspicion of money laundering related to illicit Russian finance
UAE Says No Virtual Asset Service Provider Has Been Granted an Operating Permit
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates virtual assets regulator has said no crypto entity has been granted the full market product (FMP) license. According to the country’s minister of state for artificial intelligence and the digital economy, Omar Sultan Al Olama, no crypto entity has been “able...
FTX VCs liable to ‘serious questions’ around due diligence — CFTC Commissioner
21.1.2023
The lack of recordkeeping of FTX coupled with “an auditor no one’s ever heard of” forces the CFTC to ask questions about the mindset of the institutional investors
Ransom refusals hit attackers where it hurts: 40% revenue drop in 2022 — Chainalysis
20.1.2023
A number of industry pundits believe the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control’s threat to impose sanctions has victims thinking twice about paying up
New Hampshire gov releases report on blockchain following executive order
19.1.2023
According to the commission, New Hampshire should work towards building a legal framework "for sound development of blockchain technologies and its applications."
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Lower, US Retail Sales Slow
19.1.2023
Ethereum fell lower on Thursday, as cryptocurrency markets continued to react to the latest U.S. retail sales figures. Sales in the United States fell by more than expected, coming in 1.1% lower in December. Bitcoin also declined in today’s session, with prices falling below the $21,000...
Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct 'embarrassing'
19.1.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm's XRP lawsuit could come to an end within "single-digit months."
US authorities seize crypto website Bitzlato as part of international enforcement action
18.1.2023
U.S. Department of Justice to announce enforcement action against Bitzlato exchange