The US Justice Department is reportedly seeking over $4 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance to settle a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations. Negotiations between federal prosecutors and Binance have included the possibility of criminal charges against the exchange’s founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao. Despite residing in the United Arab […]
Bullish, a crypto exchange led by former New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley, has acquired CoinDesk, a prominent crypto-focused media company. This all-cash deal marks a new chapter for CoinDesk, which was previously owned by Digital Currency Group. CoinDesk is known for its influential coverage of the crypto industry and made headlines in 2022 […]
Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced its plans to wind down operations, starting with the suspension of trading activity on December 4th. In a recent update on their website, Bittrex Global stated that all users with U.S. dollar holdings must convert their funds to euros or cryptocurrency before December 4th to avoid any issues […]
Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has initiated a consultation period regarding the disclosure requirements for crypto-assets in federally regulated financial institutions. This consultation was anticipated in the 2023 federal budget and is closely linked to a similar inquiry by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The Canadian government aims to establish […]
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled a crypto policy framework called “The Three Freedoms of Crypto.” Ramaswamy promises to focus on prosecuting bad actors rather than the code they use or the developers who write that code. He also pledges to provide regulatory clarity and exemptions from securities laws for new cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Ramaswamy […]
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alipay to provide users of its digital currency, bakong, with access to the Alipay merchant network. This partnership will enable cross-border transactions using QR codes on Alipay+. The bakong service, operated by the NBC on a blockchain, allows users to have […]
In a groundbreaking move, cryptocurrency exchange OKX and stablecoin issuer Tether have jointly announced the freezing of $225 million in stolen USDT, marking the most extensive seizure in the history of the popular stablecoin.The funds were traced back to an international crime syndicate involved in a notorious “pig butchering” romance scam, where individuals are lured […]
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, and crypto exchange OKX have collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to seize a record $225 million in illicit USDT funds. This marks the largest-ever freeze of USDT in history. The frozen funds were linked to an international human trafficking syndicate in Southeast Asia that was […]
Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to launch its Proprietary Trading System (PTS) for security tokens by December 25. This move comes after receiving approval from Japan’s Financial Service Agency (FSA) for its securities token proprietary trading system. ODX aims to bring more liquidity and funding opportunities to securities token operations in the region. ODX […]
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has submitted an updated filing for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), disregarding recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had recommended that ETF proposals switch to cash creations instead of in-kind creations. However, ARK appears to be sticking with in-kind creations and redemptions, despite concerns about […]
