Citi survey: more firms exploring blockchain despite FTX setback

Citi's recent report highlights the growing engagement with DLT and crypto, emphasizing both the progress and challenges faced by the sector in the past year дальше »

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Thailand’s next prime minister Srettha Thavisin has crypto history

Thavisin was once CEO of Sansiri, one of Thailand’s largest real estate firms, known for backing crypto projects like XSpring.

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FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin

The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned crypto companies that North Korea may soon attempt to cash out some of its illegally acquired Bitcoin worth more than $40 million. In an Aug. дальше »

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FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms

Although the likes of Lazarus Group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds, as they can be tracked and frozen. дальше »

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CBDCs offer faster settlements: Citi survey of global securities firms

The year-on-year growing support CBDCs is supported by ongoing domestic pilots and cross-border initiatives in various jurisdictions, banking giant Citi found. дальше »

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UK Crypto Firms Fail at Customer Verification, Survey Finds

Newly released survey data from SmartSearch has raised concerns over the commitment of cryptocurrency firms when it comes to effective customer verification. The post UK Crypto Firms Fail at Customer Verification, Survey Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Web3 travel ecosystem Camino Network passes Hexens security audit

Firms in the travel sector, including Lufthansa, EuroWings, Hahn Air, and Sunnycars, have backed the Camino Network consortium blockchain. Hexens has previously audited well-known projects like Polygon Labs, Celo, and Lido. дальше »

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SEC Goes After Crypto Fund For Misleading Investors With Fake Promises

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is known for coming down hard on the digital assets industry, including accusing several firms of trading “unregistered securities. ” This time around, the regulator has charged a crypto fund with misleading investors, marking the “first violation of the SEC’s amended marketing rule. дальше »

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Firms have mere hours to deflect cyberattacks, warns cybersecurity CEO

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has warned that “bad actors are getting faster” and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses. дальше »

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Singapore regulator seeks input from Ripple and Circle on stablecoin regulation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper seeking industry feedback on its proposed regulatory approach for stablecoins and related activities in the city-state. Major cryptocurrency firms Ripple and Circle submitted detailed responses to the consultation, offering… дальше »

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UK to spend $130M on AI chips amid scramble to buy up computing power

The chips will be used to set up an AI resource as a recent report said 20% of firms can’t get enough computing power for AI.

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Amidst growing interest in CBDCs, Mastercard makes a move

Mastercard will partner with leading blockchain and payment technology firms to further CBDC adoption. The objective is to drive user-friendly CBDC solutions aligned with the demands of the emeThe post Amidst growing interest in CBDCs, Mastercard makes a move appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Taiwan’s New Regulatory Proposal: A Green Light For Crypto Industry Associations?

Taiwan, known for its technological advances and proactive approach to the digital age, is making another significant stride toward crypto. The island nation recently proposed modifying its regulatory framework, creating a new business category explicitly designed for crypto-related firms. дальше »

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Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to approve the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum futures, according to a Bloomberg report on Aug. 18 The green light from the regulatory body could pave the way for several firms, including Volatility Shares, Bitwise, Roundhill, and ProShares, that have filed to launch ETFs […] The post Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethereum Futures ETFs Given Thumbs Up Approval By SEC

The US SEC is reportedly set to approve several Ethereum futures-based ETFs by October, with around a dozen firms having submitted applications. The specific funds to be approved remain uncertain. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF race intensifies as Volatility Shares enters the fray

Volatility Shares joins the ETF race along with other eager firms. Institutional interest in ETH grows, but whale interest in Ethereum declines. As all eyes remain fixed on Bitcoin's [BTC] pThe post Ethereum ETF race intensifies as Volatility Shares enters the fray appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto mining sector now has a lobby in Washington

DEC founder and President Tom Mapes said he sees crypto mining firms as energy companies of the future. The mining sector has been at the receiving end of several actions by the U.S. governmentThe post Crypto mining sector now has a lobby in Washington appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC delays set deadlines for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024

With a maximum 240-day window available to the SEC to delay crypto ETF applications, some firms could wait until March 2024 to hear decisions on filings made in July 2023. дальше »

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Dubai unveils specialized commercial licenses to attract AI & Web3 enterprises

Dubai continues with its plan to build a leading cluster of tech firms in the Middle East & North Africa. Meanwhile, the Dubai AI & Web 3. 0 Campus has introduced specialized commercial certificates for web3 and artificial intelligence enterprises at a 90% subsidy. дальше »

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Crypto Firms Disappointed as UK Regulators Approve Only 13% of Applications

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved only 13% of applications from crypto firms, with many firms withdrawing applications due to slow processing. The post Crypto Firms Disappointed as UK Regulators Approve Only 13% of Applications appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Best Smart Contract Auditing Firms

In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, smart contract auditing has become a critical aspect of ensuring security and integrity. The post Best Smart Contract Auditing Firms appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Visa’s Crypto Comeback: WhiteBIT Partnership Points to Payment Integration

In a bit to drive mainstream adoption, Visa has signaled a renewed interest in forging partnerships with crypto firms. The post Visa’s Crypto Comeback: WhiteBIT Partnership Points to Payment Integration appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss slams DCG for denying involvement in failed Earn program

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss criticized Digital Currency Group (DCG) on Aug. 11 as part of an ongoing dispute between the two firms. On Twitter, Winklevoss said: “[DCG’s] response [to Gemini’s lawsuit] … is filled with carefully crafted statements that are incredibly revealing … It completely ignores the reality of the situation in a comical way. дальше »

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SEC delays decision on Ark Invest spot Bitcoin ETF

SEC announced the delay today, publishing a letter calling for more information from the public. A decision on Ark Invest spot Bitcoin ETF could come towards the end of the year. BlackRock and Fidelity are two of the leading firms seeking approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »

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XRP Holders' Lawyer Calls out SEC in Response to Bittrex Settlement

Crypto lawyer John Deaton has called out SEC again for profiting off settlements with crypto firms it sues дальше »

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Bittrex, SEC Reach Settlement In Securities Violation Case

Another crypto firm, Bittrex, bites the dust in the SEC’s continued clampdown on major players in the crypto industry amidst regulatory uncertainty. The regulator has been known to come hard at these crypto firms because it believes they aren’t toeing an almost non-existent regulatory framework. дальше »

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Circle says competition from PayPal and others is ‘great to have’, reports $1B in cash

Circle’s top executive spoke favorably of competition from PayPal’s stablecoin while emphasizing his own company’s strong standing on Aug. 10. Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, said that other firms will likely begin to introduce stablecoins following PayPal’s announcement. дальше »

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Bitstamp Exchange Suffers Considerable Losses Amid Crypto Winter

The current market conditions in the crypto market have undoubtedly negatively impacted several cryptocurrency firms, with many firms experiencing losses on their balance sheet. In a recent development, crypto exchange Bitstamp seems to have suffered a similar fate following the release of its 2022 financial report. дальше »

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French regulator imposes cybersecurity rules for crypto firms

France has imposed new rules on crypto firms to comply with the upcoming EU MiCA regulation дальше »

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UK Crypto Incentives Ban Could Drive Firms Out of Country, Lobbyists Say

Lobby group CryptoUK called for more clarity on the FCA’s guidance on its upcoming rules for crypto ads. дальше »

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Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe

Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others. дальше »

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France Steps Closer to Implementing MiCA for Crypto Firms

The country's financial regulator AMF has "enhanced" registration requirements for digital asset service providers set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. дальше »

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A Win For Crypto: Lawyer Outlines Why Ripple Ruling Is Important

Ripple’s recent win against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seems to have emboldened crypto firms in the space. As more companies take on the regulator in court, a lawyer has pointed out why XRP’s ruling is important. дальше »

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Large VC Firms Dragged Into FTX Drama With New Lawsuit

Although it’s been almost eight months, the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX continues to leave behind drama in its wake. The latest by-product is how some of the largest VC firms have been recently pulled into the mess. дальше »

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VCs firms face class action amid allegations of abetting FTX fraud

A class action complaint, recently filed on Aug. 7, implicates several venture capital firms, painting a grim picture of alleged gross financial mismanagement and deceptive practices. The plaintiffs, representing a class of impacted investors, allege that the group assured customers that their assets belonged solely to them and would not be transferred to FTX. дальше »

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Temasek, Sequoia Capital, Softbank, leading VCs face lawsuit for “abetting” FTX fraud

The lawsuit alleged that the VC firms made many deceptive and misleading statements about FTX while encouraging customers to invest in the exchange for their personal gain. дальше »

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US Fed steps up oversight of banks' involvement with crypto firms

The limitations set out in the Federal Reserve’s new Novel Activities Supervision Program provides additional measures to its original policy statement laid out in January. дальше »

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Multicoin Backer L1 Digital Raises $152M for Second Crypto VC Fund

The Swiss advisor makes direct investments in crypto projects and also backs early-stage crypto investment firms. дальше »

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Cathie Wood predicts SEC simultaneously allows multiple spot crypto ETFs: Report

ARK Investment Management is one of many firms looking for ways to offer U.S. investors exposure to crypto through exchange-traded funds. дальше »

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Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges

Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miners’ Profit Hopes Pinned on BTC Surge Beyond $98K Before Halving Event, Analysis Shows

“Publicly-Traded Bitcoin Mining Firms Banking on BTC to Surpass $98K Before 2024 Halving to Ensure Profitability Amidst the recent dip below the $30,000 mark, forecasts persist of Bitcoin’s ascent into six-figure territory by the close of 2024 at a value of $29,028. дальше »

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Hong Kong's New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny

The city’s new licensing regime paves the way for exchanges to operate legally but tough compliance requirements could cost firms as much as $20 million, industry insiders say. дальше »

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Ukraine Government Reveals Crypto Firms Have Cost The Country $81 Million In Lost Taxes

According to data released by the Ukrainian government, cryptocurrency firms offering services in Ukraine have failed to contribute over $81 million in taxes to the country’s budget in the past decade. дальше »

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Ripple included in CNBC’s top 100 fintech list

Ripple is now among CNBC’s top companies, along with PayPal and Revolut, its exec Monica Long revealed. The CNBC ranking, developed in collaboration with research company Statista, encompasses the highest-performing fintech firms from various regions worldwide, including Asia, Africa, Europe,… дальше »

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Worldcoin launch faces privacy concerns, institutions double down on InQubeta

InQubeta's presale has raised over $1.9 million, attracting institutional crypto investors keen on exploring firms that advance artificial intelligence (AI) дальше »

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Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Firms Filing SEC Applications

As many as six entities have filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) for Ethereum Futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of filing time on August 2, 2023. дальше »

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UK Crypto Firms Think Poorly of the FCA, Survey Finds

A new survey reveals UK crypto firms struggling to comply with regulations.

The post UK Crypto Firms Think Poorly of the FCA, Survey Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Genesis Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Set To Be Resolved Soon, DCG Says

Genesis Global Holdco, the parent company of cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on January 20.   The move came after Genesis Global Capital halted customer repayments on November 16, raising concerns about the potential failure of other firms. дальше »

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Crypto Firms Raised $129M Last Week, Led by Flashbots

The startup, focused on maximal extractable value (MEV) in blockchain transactions, raised $60 million in funding. дальше »

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SEC warns against ‘fake audits’ in crypto

SEC warns of accounting firms partnering with unreliable crypto trading platforms дальше »

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