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South Korean Bankruptcy Court Judge Calls for More Crypto Regulation
17.1.2024
Source: Valerii Evlakhov/Adobe A South Korean bankruptcy court judge has called on the government to bolster regulation in the crypto industry, claiming investors need more protection. Per Newsis, the claims were made by Judge Lee Seok-jun, of the Seoul Bankruptcy Court. Lee wrote a paper...
ESMA Unveils Plan to Address Crypto Risks Ahead of MiCA Regulation Implementation
16.1.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is actively preparing for the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone in bringing comprehensive oversight to the digital asset space. As the ESMA prepares for the enforcement of the MiCA...
EU Banking Watchdog Seeks to ‘Harmonize’ AML Measures With Extension to Crypto Firms
16.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock/Grecaud Paul Europe’s leading banking entity, the European Banking Authority (EBA), has extended its regulatory reach to cover the cryptocurrency space. In a blog post dated January 16, the EU banking watchdog announced the release of new guidelines focusing on money...
Coinbase Faces a Crucial Week: Potential 30% Revenue Drop Looms – Here’s Why
16.1.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase risks losing one-third of its total revenue due to ongoing legal pressure from federal regulators, according to several analysts familiar with the matter. In comments shared with Finance Feeds, Mizuho Securities analyst Dan Dolev explained that a poor court ruling shortly...
Argentine President Javier Milei Signals Support for Provinces Launching Their Currencies
16.1.2024
Upon assuming office as the president of Argentina in December 2023, libertarian Javier Milei pledged not to oppose the implementation of national currencies by individual provinces. This statement follows a public exchange between Milei and Ricardo Quintela, the governor of La Rioja province....
Manta Pacific Flips Base as Fourth Largest Layer 2 Solution as TVL Surges to $845 Million
16.1.2024
Manta Pacific has moved past Base to become the fourth largest layer 2 scaling solution in the market. The total value locked (TVL) of the network soared past $840 million. Recent data from L2Beat show that Base, an Ethereum layer 2 solution backed by Coinbase, has lost its spot as the fourth...
India’s FIU Ban: Local Players Offer Haven for Binance, OKX Users
16.1.2024
Source: Adobe / promesaartstudio Following the recent ban by India’s Ministry of Finance Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on offshore crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and others, Indian crypto exchanges are stepping in to offer solutions to affected users. The FIU’s move...
Animalia soars to new heights with migration to Arbitrum
16.1.2024
Animalia recently announced its migration to the Arbitrum Chain. The announcement was made on the official X/Twitter account of Animalia. According to the tweet, Animalia is taking a huge step to integrate the Abritrum Chain. The migration is expected to bring more improvements to the Animalia...
SEC Agrees to Postpone Terraform Labs Trial Pending Do Kwon’s Extradition
16.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed in agreement with Terraform Labs to postpone the civil trial against Do Kwon and his former company, amid ongoing extradition proceedings. According to Reuters, in its recent court filing in Manhattan federal court, the SEC has requested...
Pro Crypto Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Drops Out of U.S Presidential Race
16.1.2024
Pro crypto Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has suspended his campaign after securing a fourth-place finish in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who had pledged to streamline the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and advocate for a clear crypto policy if elected, announced the suspension...
Hong Kong Licensed Crypto Exchange Hashkey Operator Raises $100M With $1.2B Valuation
16.1.2024
In a recent funding round, HashKey Group, the operator of one of Hong Kong’s two licensed crypto exchanges, successfully raised close to $100 million with a valuation of over $1.2 billion. Hashkey Group announced the completion of the series A funding round earlier today in a statement...
Gov’t Servers in South Korean City ‘Infected with Crypto Mining Malware’
16.1.2024
Source: iuliia_n/Adobe Crypto mining malware has been found on two government servers in the South Korean city of Daejeon, an audit has found. Per MBN, the nation’s Ministry of Public Administration and Security commissioned biannual audits of the city government’s servers. During...
Coin Center Responds to Scathing Letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren
15.1.2024
Adobe Coin Center has responded to allegations made by Senator Elizabeth Warren claiming the crypto non-profit was working to “undermine bipartisan efforts in Congress” by hiring “former defense, national security, and law enforcement officials.” Coin Center pushes back...
Circle Reports Surge in Remittances Through USDC Stablecoin in Asia
15.1.2024
Circle, a crypto issuer, reported a significant increase in remittances flowing through Asia via its USDC stablecoin. USDC is a cryptocurrency pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar and is backed by liquid cash and cash-equivalent assets. It has settled over $12 trillion in blockchain transactions...
BRC-20 Inscription Growth Key for Bitcoin’s Continued Dominance in 2023 – Binance Research
15.1.2024
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a remarkable recovery in 2023 with a staggering 109% year-over-year (YoY) surge. However, what captured the attention of the Binance Research team was the notable growth of the BRC-20 token standard throughout the year. In their 140-page report, the research...
Terraform Labs Co-founder Do Kwon Appeals Extradition Decision Amid Claims of Political Pressure
15.1.2024
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has once again appealed the Montenegro High Court’s decision to uphold extradition requests from the U.S. and South Korea. His legal team argues that the recent decision by the Montenegro High Court violates legal provisions, the European Convention...
Defunct Celsius CEO Mashinsky Moves to Sweep Fraud Charges Under Carpet
15.1.2024
Source: Video screenshot, Youtube/Nasdaq The former CEO of the Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, has filed a motion requesting the dismissal of charges related to commodities fraud and market manipulation. This request was made through his legal team. Giving reasons for this request, Mashinsky noted...
Google Cloud Joins Flare Network as a Validator, FLR Surges 37%
15.1.2024
Courtesy: @FlareNetworks on X Google Cloud will serve as a validator for the Flare blockchain and contributor to the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO), the “blockchain for data” organization announced Monday. Google Cloud to serve a dual role “Data access at scale is important...
2024 Crypto Trends: Rollups, Corporate Adoption, and Bitcoin-Centric Solutions
15.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Bussarin The crypto industry is anticipating a positive shift in 2024, with several key trends shaping the landscape. After a prolonged crypto winter, increased institutional demand and growing Bitcoin adoption are expected to drive innovation. Notable trends to watch include...
South Korea Seeks Regulation Against Crypto Mixers Citing Illegal Use Cases
15.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock South Korean regulators seek to introduce new laws that would sanction the use of cryptocurrency mixers in the country to curb the rate of illicit financial activities. According to local news outlets, the Financial Intelligence Unit is considering rolling out new regulations...