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JPMorgan Anticipates SEC Approving Spot Ethereum ETFs After Litigation Process
7.4.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan anticipates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will eventually approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the firm pegs the chance of approval in May at 50%, foreseeing a potential litigation process if an ether ETF application...
Bank of England and FCA Launch Digital Securities Sandbox Consultation for DLT Testing
4.4.2024
The Bank of England and the UK’s FCA have commenced a consultation process regarding the draft guidance for their Digital Securities Sandbox.
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Lithuania’s Fintech Haven to Cull Crypto Firms Under New Licensing Rules
3.4.2024
Lithuania intends to implement a rigorous licensing process for crypto companies currently operating within its jurisdiction. This initiative, scheduled to commence next year, is expected to result in the removal of many digital asset companies.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Breaks Silence: ‘Haunted’ by FTX Collapse, Vows to Appeal and Criticizes Legal Process
1.4.2024
The fallen founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), broke his silence for the first time since being sentenced to 24.25 years in prison, engaging in an email conversation with ABC News. SBF expressed that he is “haunted” daily by the events that transpired, emphasizing his stance that he “never...
FTX Asks For “Sam Coins” To Be Declared Worthless, New Court Docs Reveal
27.3.2024
FTX is looking to declare FTX creditors’ “Sam Coins” effectively worthless, new court documents from a Tuesday hearing in Delaware reveal. The move marks the latest update in the crypto exchange's lengthy bankruptcy process following FTX's collapse in November 2022.
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Illuvium launches Arena 0.3.6 update, seeks feedback in the process
26.3.2024
Illuvium has announced launching the Arena 0.3.6 update. It is in an early phase, and the team has sought participant feedback. The update is being rolled out across the ecosystem, not in a phased manner. Illuvium has wanted players to know that the update could have bugs. It has highlighted that...
ParaSwap Resolves Vulnerability in Newly-Launched Smart Contract, Returns Crypto Assets to Users
25.3.2024
ParaSwap has addressed a critical vulnerability in its recently launched Augustus v6 smart contract and has commenced the process of returning cryptocurrency assets to affected users.
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Saudi Investors Barred from FTX’s Anthropic Stake Sale Over National Security Concerns
23.3.2024
AI startup Anthropic will not accept investments from Saudi Arabia in the sale process of 8% of its shares as part of FTX's bankruptcy proceedings.
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BlockFi to Receive $874.5 Million From Settlement with FTX and Alameda Research
7.3.2024
BlockFi reaches a settlement with FTX and Alameda Research, securing $874.5 million for customer compensation, setting the stage for significant progress in its bankruptcy resolution process.
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Chamber of Digital Commerce: SEC Actions ‘Pose Separation of Powers and Due Process Concerns’
1.3.2024
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has filed an amicus curiae document on the SEC v Payward, Inc. (Kraken) case. The chamber argues that the actions of the SEC pose “separation of powers and due process” concerns and that digital assets...
Worldcoin Developer Acquires Solana-Based Digital Wallet Ottr
1.3.2024
Worldcoin's Tools for Humanity has acquired Solana-based Ottr Wallet to foster Worldcoin's user onboarding process.
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Coinbase Unveils Two New Wallet Solutions Aimed at Easing Crypto Onboarding
29.2.2024
Coinbase has unveiled new smart and embedded wallet features, aiming to simplify the crypto onboarding process. These wallets address user experience challenges and introduce recovery options, setting a new standard for security and usability in the industry.
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Hong Kong Ends Crypto Exchange License Applications, Noncompliant Platforms to Close by May 31
29.2.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission closed its crypto exchange licensing portal on February 29th, setting a May 31st closure deadline for exchanges that haven't completed the process.
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Morgan Stanley Considering Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Brokerage Platform: Report
29.2.2024
Morgan Stanley is considering adding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its brokerage platform and is currently in the process of conducting due diligence, according to a CoinDesk report citing two sources familiar with the matter.
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Law Firm Handling FTX’s Bankruptcy Case Expected to Become Binance’s Independent Monitor
16.2.2024
New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, which is currently handling FTX’s bankruptcy case, is expected to be appointed as the independent monitor for Binance Holdings. The move comes after Binance reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the US government. As part of...
Gensler Hesitates on Ethereum ETFs, Cites Court Loss as Reason for Bitcoin ETF Approval
15.2.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has remained tight-lipped regarding spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). When questioned about the possibility of a decision and the timeline for approval, Gensler said that the process would follow the same approach...
Starknet Foundation to Distribute 700 Million Tokens to 1.3 Million Wallets
14.2.2024
The Starknet Foundation has announced the first phase of the Starknet Provision Program to reward community members with its utility token. In a Feb 14 release, the platform disclosed the distribution process and the general utility for STRK tokens. Check your eligibility for STRK...
South Korea Plans to Block Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
12.2.2024
South Korea plans to conduct virtual asset exchange inspections to expel ineligible platforms later this year. Authorities are contemplating an advanced suspension system for suspicious transactions. This would rapidly prevent the concealment of illicit funds during all stages of the investigation...
CoinList to Acquire FTX’s Digital Custody Subsidiary in Cut-Price Deal
11.2.2024
The FTX Debtors estate, under the leadership of CEO John Ray III, has initiated the process of selling Digital Custody Inc. (DCI) to CoinList. FTX had previously acquired the subsidiary in two separate transactions, one in December 2021 and the other in August 2022, for a total of $10 million....
$WEN Sheds More Than Half Its Value as $GFOX Hype Grows Stronger
11.2.2024
As one of the top Solana-based meme coins, $WEN gained a lot of attention before its airdrop. The expectation drove the memecoin’s price to rise quickly after its launch. However, just as soon as its price rose, it plunged, losing more than half of its value in the process. Meanwhile, Galaxy...