Global financial firm Circle has announced a strategic partnership with Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings, Inc. The partnership aims to promote the adoption of Circle’s USDC stablecoin and web3 services in Japan. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work towards the circulation of USDC and expand the use of stablecoins […]
Inferno Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining kit involved in cryptocurrency scams, has announced its shutdown. This kit has been responsible for phishing schemes that resulted in the theft of over $80 million in cryptocurrencies, affecting thousands of victims. Inferno Drainer gained attention after the shutdown of Monkey Drainer, which was responsible for stealing around $13 […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken action against a suspected fraudulent crypto asset trading platform called Hounax. The SFC flagged the company earlier this month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to combat crypto-related scams. The Hong Kong Police Force has initiated an investigation into the alleged scam, following reports […]
A one-year grace period for cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong will continue despite recent scandals. Julia Leung, Hong Kong’s Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated that fraud will still occur even if the grace period ends, so there are no plans to modify the grace period or other measures at this time. […]
British multinational bank Standard Chartered has announced its participation in trials of China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), making it one of the first foreign banks to do so in the country. Through its partner City Bank Clearing Services Co., Standard Chartered will allow its clients to purchase, exchange, and redeem e-CNY […]
The Hong Kong Police have launched an investigation into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following multiple complaints of scams totaling $15.4 million. Victims claim that they were lured into investing in crypto on the platform but faced difficulties when trying to withdraw their funds. Some victims are blaming the authorities for their losses. One victim, […]
Crypto miner Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. has expanded its data center operations in Sweden with the acquisition of a new property in Boden. This move is expected to enhance Hive’s Bitcoin production capabilities and is strategically located near its existing data center in the region. The company’s expansion aligns with its broader strategy of embracing […]
Leading crypto exchange OKX has expanded its operations into Brazil with the launch of a new crypto exchange and Web3 wallet. The move comes despite the challenging regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in many countries. The new exchange aims to provide Brazilian users with a secure platform to buy and trade cryptocurrencies. A recent study commissioned […]
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, is facing the possibility of a 10-year prison sentence and strict travel restrictions due to a violation of the Bank Secrecy Act. The U.S. Justice Department is challenging a court decision that allowed Zhao to stay in the UAE, citing concerns about his wealth and connections […]
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has partnered with SBI Holdings, a Japanese securities and banking giant, to increase the circulation of USDC in Japan. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and requires SBI Holdings to register as an electronic payment services provider in Japan. This collaboration comes after the […]
