A security vulnerability in the iOS applications of cryptocurrency exchange OKX has been identified by blockchain security firm CertiK. The flaw could potentially allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to users’ personal data and cryptocurrencies. CertiK urged OKX users to update their apps promptly to mitigate the risks. OKX swiftly addressed the vulnerability and released […]
More details have emerged about Ethereum’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO), with revelations from an insider that could potentially destabilize the Ethereum ecosystem. Former Ethereum core developer Lane Rettig recently made a video in which he claimed that 70% of pre-mined ETH was immediately distributed, with the majority going to the Ethereum founders.These revelations have reignited […]
The United Kingdom has introduced new regulations that allow the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (BoE) to operate a sandbox for tokenized securities. The Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) regulations, which will take effect on January 8, 2024, enable UK-based investment exchanges, investment firms, central securities depositories, and recognised central counterparties to […]
The Swiss Bankers Association (SBVg) has responded cautiously to the lessons learned from the Credit Suisse crisis, staying true to its previous stance that a thorough analysis is necessary before any potential regulatory changes are made. The analysis and self-assessment by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) regarding the downfall of Credit Suisse has […]
The Appellate Court of Montenegro has revoked the extradition approval for Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, following an appeal by his defense attorneys. The court cited procedural irregularities in the legal process as the basis for its decision, raising questions about the extradition requests from the United States and South Korea.Kwon’s detention has […]
The Swiss financial regulator, Finma, has attributed the downfall of Credit Suisse to its compensation systems. According to a report by Finma, the bank’s bonus system failed to prevent losses or encourage good behavior. The report also highlighted governance issues as a major factor in the bank’s collapse.Finma stated that it had utilized all available […]
Ripple and Metaco, two companies driving the adoption of the XRPL (XRP Ledger), are joining forces to offer tokenization and digital custody solutions to global banks. The recent appointment of Adrien Treccani, former CEO of Metaco, as Senior Vice President of Product at Ripple suggests a possible evolution in the operational strategy between the two […]
Hex Trust, an institutional-grade digital asset custodian, has integrated MetaMask Institutional (MMI) into its platform to provide users with direct access to over 17,000 decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This integration aims to simplify DeFi portfolio management for clients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.MMI offers various advanced features, including comprehensive portfolio management, robust transaction reporting […]
The UBS, a Swiss bank, aims to establish a stronger presence in the US investment banking sector, but it currently plays second fiddle to Wall Street giants. Despite its ambitions, the UBS acknowledges that it will likely remain behind the market leaders in the near future. The bank has taken steps to expand its investment […]
Major financial firms such as JPMorgan and HSBC are increasing their involvement in blockchain technology, signaling a growing acceptance of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in traditional finance. In November, both JPMorgan and HSBC made significant moves in the blockchain space.JPMorgan executed its first decentralized finance (DeFi) trade on a public blockchain on November 3, demonstrating […]
