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US consumer watchdog mulls applying e-banking laws to crypto
9.10.2023
The head of the U.S. financial consumer watchdog says it’s looking to issue guidance on how crypto could fall into electronic fund transfer laws
FTX used Python code to fake its insurance fund figure: Gary Wang
9.10.2023
FTX’s so-called “Backstop Fund” figure was a big lie, according to the former chief technology officer of the crypto exchange
Investment Manager Expects SEC to Approve All Bitcoin ETF Applications in 3-6 Months
7.10.2023
Steven Schoenfeld, former head of International Equity Product Strategy at Barclays Global Investors (now Blackrock), expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in three to six months. He also anticipates that...
Bankman-Fried’s House of Cards? FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Spills the Beans on Alleged Misuse of Client Funds
7.10.2023
On Friday, FTX’s co-founder, Gary Wang, delivered a riveting testimony to federal prosecutors, alleging that CEO Sam Bankman-Fried covertly diverted billions from customer accounts to fuel trades for his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Wang detailed how Bankman-Fried allegedly instructed him...
Thorswap Halts Operations Amidst FTX Hacker’s Fund Movement; RUNE Drops 8.6%
6.10.2023
The decentralized exchange (dex) Thorswap has paused operations after a series of funds stemming from the FTX hacker was sent to the dex protocol. Thorswap took to social media and said that the team “stands firmly against any and all criminal actions.” Thorswap Pauses Amidst FTX Hack...
FTX Co-Founder Testifies: Sam Bankman-Fried Allowed Unlimited Fund Withdrawals
6.10.2023
FTX co-founder Gary Wang has testified in court, admitting that he and former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried committed wire fraud.
Wang revealed to the jury that he and Bankman-Fried engaged in financial crimes and deceitful practices that ultimately led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency trading...
Singapore Police Officially Confirm “36-Year-Old Man” Arrested Connected to Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC
5.10.2023
Cryptonews reported last week that Su Zhu, the co-founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has been arrested in Singapore. The local police have officially confirmed the arrest, responding to a Reuters query on Thursday....
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An Urban Farmstead Emerges From 3AC Co-Founder’s Bankrupt-Shadowed Mansion
5.10.2023
According to a report, the spouse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu has transformed their residence into a farmstead. The farm reportedly boasts numerous garden beds, a variety of composting zones, and the couple’s swimming pool has been converted into a natural pond. Report...
CMCC Global launches $100 million fund
5.10.2023
CMCC Global has launched the 4th Titan Fund, worth $100 million. This speaks volumes, considering Hong Kong has been experiencing a bit of a winter with investments in the crypto industry. The fund led an investment in Mocaverse, a brand that was launched in December last year with Animoca Brands....
Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups
5.10.2023
The crypto fund, named Titan Fund, has already made five investments in different blockchain startups with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects
CMCC Global Splashes $100 Million on Blockchain Fund Focused on Asian Startups
4.10.2023
Asia-based blockchain venture capital (VC) firm CMCC Global has announced the launch of its Titan Fund, committing $100 million to support blockchain startups in the region.
Founded in 2016, CMCC Global is one of the first Asian VC firms focused solely on the blockchain ecosystem.
As announced...
Report showcasing digital asset fund flow goes live
3.10.2023
A report has been published showcasing weekly crypto asset flows. Investment in digital assets has gone up to $21 million. This inflow has come for the first time in the last 6 weeks. Solana is shining with its 27th week of inflows. The previous week’s entry was around $5 million. It has, so...
UBS' Tokenized Money Market Fund Goes Live on Ethereum Blockchain
2.10.2023
Leading Swiss asset management bank UBS has announced the debut of its first live pilot of a tokenized Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund on the Ethereum blockchain in Singapore.
In the published press release, the company stated that the money market fund is part of a wider VCC umbrella built...
Grayscale Moves to Convert Ethereum Trust to Spot ETF Amid Surge in ETH Futures ETF Launches
2.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, the largest digital asset fund manager by assets under management (AUM), has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news follows ether futures ETFs from Vaneck, Bitwise, and Proshares launching on Monday. Grayscale’s...
Today in Crypto: UBS Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund Pilot on Ethereum, $8BN was a 'Rounding Error' to SBF
2.10.2023
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Swiss bank UBS launches tokenized money market fund on Ethereum
2.10.2023
The fund is a part of a wider VCC umbrella that brings various real-world assets to the blockchain
Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Launches With $1B in Assets
2.10.2023
Deus X Capital, a family office backed investment firm, launched today with Tim Grant as CEO, the company said in a statement
Vaneck Pledges 10% of Ethereum ETF Profits to Fuel ETH Core Development
2.10.2023
On September 29, 2023, the asset management firm Vaneck unveiled an initiative to earmark 10% of its profits from its ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) towards protocol development for at least ten years. This financial infusion will be given to the Protocol Guild, a consortium of over...
Report: Hacked Nigerian Crypto Exchange Raises Capital for User Reimbursements
1.10.2023
The recently hacked Nigerian gift card and crypto exchange platform Patricia said on Sept. 29 that it had raised money to refund users. Some users have reportedly grown impatient with the crypto exchange and are weighing their legal options. Unilateral Conversion of Users’ Funds The Nigeria...
Former US President Donald Trump May Change Crypto Stance Dramatically, Says Ex-SEC Official
1.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement says former U.S. President Donald Trump’s anti-crypto stance may change dramatically. He further predicted that if a Republican is elected U.S. president, a Republican-appointed SEC chair would, at...