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Australian Police Seize $9.3M in Crypto, Bust Mastermind Behind Ghost Platform
7.10.2024
The Australian Federal Police have taken a major step against organized crime by seizing $9.3 million in cryptocurrency. The operation uncovered a secret encrypted communication platform, Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged mastermind. Through digital forensics, authorities cracked...
Kraken Launches Regulated Derivatives Platform in Bermuda
6.10.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a new regulated derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after obtaining a Class F Digital Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This platform offers over 200 contracts, including perpetual and fixed-maturity futures, and aims to provide...
Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors
5.10.2024
Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with promises of huge returns, but later blocked withdrawals and demanded extra fees. An investor lost $64,000 to one platform after being...
BOB Announces Integration of One-Click Bitcoin Staking on Everstake Platform
4.10.2024
BOB, also known as “Build on Bitcoin,” has partnered with blockchain service provider Everstake to introduce a one-click bitcoin staking solution. The integration offers access to staking, aiming to appeal to both retail and institutional investors. Everstake to Gradually Roll...
Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange
4.10.2024
HKVAX is the first to be licensed under the region’s new licensing regime, as 16 more exchanges wait
VTAP Explained: What is Visa Tokenized Asset Platform?
4.10.2024
Discover the VTAP, a solution that allows financial institutions to issue and manage fiat-backed tokens securely on blockchain networks
Kraken launches derivatives trading in Bermuda with BMA license
3.10.2024
The crypto exchange is expanding its offerings in Bermuda as the US SEC goes after it on its home turf
Election Fever Pushes Polymarket to $533M in September, Setting New Records
3.10.2024
Polymarket hit new milestones in September, with trading volume climbing to $533.51 million, exceeding August’s $472 million. The blockchain-based predictions platform also saw a rise in active users, reaching 90,037, up 26,421 from the prior month. Polymarket Booms Ahead of U.S. Election: $533M...
RWA Platform Credbull Rolls Out Up to $500M Private Credit Fund with Fixed High Yield on Plume Network
3.10.2024
Private credit, a booming market in traditional finance, is a fast-growing sector in the blockchain-based real-world asset sector as well with $9 billion of assets, data shows
Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management
3.10.2024
Visa announced its tokenized asset platform for issuing and managing digital assets, which includes stablecoins and CBDCs, to meet growing demand in the blockchain space
Telegram users report massive outages on messenger app
3.10.2024
Telegram has been experiencing massive outages in several countries since around 10:30 am UTC on Oct. 3
Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users
1.10.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest...
Banking Platform OpenPayd Hires Two Senior Execs From Crypto Prime Broker FalconX
30.9.2024
Lux Thiagarajah and Richard Usher will be joining the business on Tuesday October 1st
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
26.9.2024
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides...
Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access
26.9.2024
A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations...
Twitch: ‘There’s No Place For Hateful Conduct’ On The Streaming Platform
25.9.2024
During TwitchCon 2024’s opening ceremony, the streaming service announced upcoming changes and advancements to its ban policy—namely that it would be making it more clear what constitutes a violation of the platform’s terms of service. According to Twitch, these changes “seek to improve clarity...
Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform
25.9.2024
Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) will enable the development of fiat-backed tokens powered by smart contracts
Blockchain-Based Investment Platform Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets on Polygon
25.9.2024
Assetera will use Ethereum scaling network Polygon to secure transactions and utilize stablecoins for purchase, clearing and settlement to ensure the process is fast and efficient
USDC issuer Circle launches onchain compliance platform
24.9.2024
It's an important step toward winning the tokenized RWA market as Circle continues to vye with stablecoin leader Tether