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Hong Kong's Crypto Licensing Faces Hurdles as 11 Exchanges under Review

  • The SFC found issues in several platforms, including cybersecurity and reliance on executives for asset custody.
  • Full licenses are expected by late 2024, but non-compliant firms may face rejection.
Thursday, 22/08/2024 | 09:46 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

State Street Teams Up with Taurus to Turn Traditional Assets into Tokens

  • Institutional interest in digital assets is growing, with major firms investing in crypto.
  • The service will launch soon, though specific details have not been provided.
Wednesday, 21/08/2024 | 12:28 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Bitwise Sets Sails for Europe by Buying ETC Group’s $1 Billion ETP Portfolio

  • With this acquisition, Bitwise’s total assets under management rise above $4.5 billion.
  • Founded in 2017, the firm currently offers 20 products in the US market.
Monday, 19/08/2024 | 13:27 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Coinbase Resumes Crypto Services in Hawaii after Seven-Year Pause

  • Changes in money-transmitter license rules allow Coinbase to resume crypto trading and staking.
  • The firm faces SEC allegations of operating as an unregistered exchange.
Wednesday, 14/08/2024 | 06:26 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Binance.US Faces Setback as Appeals Court Validates HEX Token Manipulation

  • Ninth Circuit disagrees with district court, finds valid claims in HEX price manipulation case.
  • Binance.US and CoinMarketCap face renewed legal scrutiny after appeals court ruling.
Tuesday, 13/08/2024 | 07:13 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Do Kwon’s Extradition Hits a Roadblock as Montenegro Court Hits Pause

  • The extradition to South Korea is postponed as the court examines procedural issues.
  • US charges him with fraud while South Korean charges are unknown.
Friday, 09/08/2024 | 07:49 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

FCA Identifies Compliance Issues in Crypto Firms: Failures in Financial Promotions

  • The FCA found mixed results, with some firms meeting standards while others failed to comply.
  • Firms need to enhance their systems and controls to avoid regulatory consequences.
Wednesday, 07/08/2024 | 09:58 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

zondacrypto Steps Up as Atalanta’s Sleeve Partner for Three Seasons

  • The firm will have its logo on Atalanta's first team shirts.
  • The deal includes the title of Official Crypto Exchange Partner.
Tuesday, 06/08/2024 | 11:55 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Shares Drop 8%: $138 Million Penalty and Revenue Challenges

  • The company’s revenue of $145 million missed the expected $158 million.
  • The firm breached a contract with Michael Ho, Marathon's mining strategy developer.
Friday, 02/08/2024 | 14:54 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

AMF Begins Accepting Crypto-Asset Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA

  • From 30 December 2024, EU crypto-asset services will require MiCA authorization.
  • Existing French providers have until 30 June 2026 to transition to MiCA.
Friday, 02/08/2024 | 14:20 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Regulation

Federal Court Orders $31 Million Penalty in Forex and Crypto Fraud Case

  • El Paso man and his firm were hit with a massive fine for defrauding investors.
  • He was also banned from trading and registration with CFTC in the future.
Monday, 29/07/2024 | 08:36 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

bitFlyer Swallows FTX Japan Whole: Plans to Enhance Crypto Custody and ETF

  • Upon acquiring FTX Japan, the firm plans to rebrand it by August 26, 2024.
  • FTX Japan had $134 million in segregated assets and more assets than liabilities.
Friday, 26/07/2024 | 13:53 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

FCA Penalizes Coinbase's CBPL £3.5 Million for Violating High-Risk Customer Restrictions

  • Despite a voluntary requirement, CBPL onboarded 13,416 high-risk clients.
  • This is the FCA's first enforcement action under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.
Thursday, 25/07/2024 | 09:37 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Thought Leaders

Floki’s Valhalla Joins as Associate Sponsors for India’s Tour of Sri Lanka

  • Floki is the people’s cryptocurrency and the utility token of the Floki Ecosystem.
Tuesday, 23/07/2024 | 12:25 GMT by FM
CryptoCurrency

FTX and CFTC Settle 19-Month Lawsuit for $12.7 Billion, Pending Court Approval

  • The settlement includes $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement.
  • The CFTC did not seek a civil penalty because FTX already faces significant liability.
Wednesday, 17/07/2024 | 08:52 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Crypto on the Football Pitch: Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur Team Up

  • The firm will serve as the Official Sleeve Partner for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.
  • The company will additionally become the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of F1 DRIVE.
Tuesday, 16/07/2024 | 12:45 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

21Shares Seeks to Issue Solana ETF after VanEck: Cboe’s Filings Reveal

  • The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has filed a pair of 19b-4 forms seeking the SEC’s approval for listing Solana ETFs.
  • It has already received approval to list an Ether ETF, but the regulator has yet to greenlight the issuers.
Tuesday, 09/07/2024 | 05:16 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Mt. Gox Starts Payout in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

  • The defunct exchange-related wallets recently moved 47,228 BTC.
  • Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading below $55,000, as of press time, which is over 25.6 per cent lower than the peak.
Friday, 05/07/2024 | 10:10 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

CoinDCX Makes MENA Market Splash with BitOasis Acquisition

  • BitOasis secured a license in Bahrain, enabling independent operations following acquisition.
  • Users of both platforms will find their accounts remaining separate.
Wednesday, 03/07/2024 | 12:28 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Binance Scales Back: Turkish Language to Be Phased Out for Compliance

  • The firm assures that user funds are safe despite upcoming changes to its services in Turkey.
  • All marketing activities targeting Turkish users will be fully stopped.
Wednesday, 03/07/2024 | 08:53 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

WhaleFin Rebrands to S.BLOX for Sony's Crypto Exchange Transformation

  • The rebranding includes a new user interface and mobile app; the launch date hasn't been set.
  • Originally DeCurret, the platform was acquired by Sony's Quetta Web Co. after being under Amber Group.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 16:50 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Circle Becomes First Stablecoin Issuer to Comply with MiCA Regulations

  • Circle can now issue USDC and EURC stablecoins in the EU, approved by France’s banking regulator.
  • The MiCA regulations, including stablecoin rules, started in May 2023, with full compliance required by July 2026.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 15:40 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

"Clear, Logical Legislation": Inside Vanuatu's 2nd Crypto Symposium

  • The island nation is the gearing up to bring crypto regulations.
  • The symposium marketed the presence of regulators and industry leaders.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 11:31 GMT by Nicolas Ritoux
CryptoCurrency

SFC Sounds Alarm on 3 Unlicensed VATPs in Hong Kong

  • Tokencan, VBIT Exchange, and HKD.com Corporation are named for operating without licenses.
  • Police have blocked platforms' websites; investors urged to verify licensing status.
Friday, 28/06/2024 | 11:25 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Coinbase Initiates Legal Actions against SEC and FDIC over FOIA Compliance

  • Lawsuits claim SEC and FDIC excluded crypto industry from banking sector.
  • The firm seeks SEC clarity on Ethereum 2.0 and past investigations via FOIA.
Thursday, 27/06/2024 | 12:34 GMT by Tareq Sikder
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