Amid the ongoing campaigns for the 2024 elections in the United States, lawmakers are still working on legislation to establish regulatory clarity for the digital asset space, particularly stablecoins. At the North American Blockchain Summit, Consensys senior counsel Bill Hughes expressed his excitement about the policy discussions surrounding cryptocurrencies. He emphasized the importance of resolving […]
Ethereum adviser Steven Nerayoff has made serious allegations against US government law enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the FBI, DOJ, and SEC, accusing them of systemic corruption. These allegations come in response to a tweet by Senator Elisabeth Warren discussing the recent controversy surrounding Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao’s guilty plea for violating anti-money […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced new regulations to protect retail investors in the crypto industry. These measures aim to discourage speculative activities and include rejecting credit card payments and eliminating incentives for crypto trading. MAS also prohibits financing, margin, or leverage transactions and requires service providers to assess customers’ risk awareness levels. […]
Crypto exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, has announced that it will resume deposits and withdrawals within 24 hours after experiencing a $13.6 million exploit on November 22. The exchange has assured its users that it will fully compensate for the losses and guarantee the safety of user funds. Despite the incident, the normal […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Bank of Korea (BOK) and financial authorities are planning to launch a pilot program for a Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Korea. The program will invite 100,000 Koreans to engage with deposit tokens based on the CBDC. Participants will be limited to using the CBDC for payments only, […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced new regulations targeting Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers in an effort to enhance investor protection in the cryptocurrency and digital payment token space. These regulations apply to various service providers, including crypto exchanges, stablecoin players, and traditional financial institutions. The measures aim to restrict the offering […]
Cryptocurrency exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi, has announced the resumption of its operations after a recent exploit. The exchange confirmed that its withdrawal and deposit services will be available later today, although a specific time was not provided. HTX also assured its users that the recent hack has been appropriately handled and that it […]
Director Carl Erik Rinsch, known for his work on “47 Ronin,” is facing allegations of financial mismanagement after diverting Netflix’s production budget for the sci-fi series “Conquest” into cryptocurrency and stock trading. Rinsch received a $61.2 million budget from Netflix for the series, but by March 2020, $44.3 million had already been spent. Rinsch then […]
A group of creditors from cryptocurrency futures exchange CoinFLEX have accused the founders of OPNX, a new crypto exchange, of using CoinFLEX assets without their consent. The creditors claim that former CoinFLEX CEO Mark Lamb diverted clients and business opportunities to OPNX, misappropriated assets, and divulged confidential trade secrets. They argue that Lamb’s actions were […]
BBVA Switzerland has formed a strategic alliance with Metaco, a subsidiary of Ripple, to enhance its digital asset operations. The collaboration will leverage Metaco’s Harmonize platform, which offers digital asset custody and orchestration solutions. This partnership will enable BBVA Switzerland to expand its digital asset offerings, including DeFi, tokenization, cryptocurrency custody, and smart contract management. […]
