Last week, the criminal trial of FTX founder and CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried continued in New York. Bankman-Fried testified in his defense, claiming that he had no knowledge of the creation of North Dimension, an alleged entity used to launder customer funds. He stated that former chief regulatory officer Dan Friedberg provided him with the […]
The trial of Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong and seven others has begun in Seoul, South Korea. Shin is accused of defrauding investors, and the question of whether Luna is a security is also being addressed. Shin, who left Terraform in 2020, claims that the company’s bankruptcy was due to the unreasonable operation of the […]
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has concluded the first pilot project of the e-HKD, a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), but remains undecided on whether to introduce it. While CBDCs have the potential to offer unique benefits, the HKMA emphasized the need for further research into their potential impact on the monetary system. […]
Following the tragic events in Israel in October, a narrative emerged linking Hamas funding to cryptocurrencies. The Wall Street Journal published a story on October 10, authored by Angus Berwick and Ian Talley, which fueled Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaign against the crypto sector. However, subsequent insights from Chainalysis and Elliptic cast doubt on these claims, […]
The UK Treasury has finalized its regulatory approach to the crypto industry, with a phased introduction set to begin in early 2024. The first phase will focus on regulating fiat-backed stablecoins, which are digital currencies that maintain a stable value by referencing traditional fiat currencies. The government aims to facilitate and regulate the use of […]
Asset management firm VanEck has amended its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The amended filing reveals a unique seeding method, where the ETF will be seeded with Bitcoin. This approach differs from the seeding method used by competitor BlackRock. The filing states that an unnamed investor […]
Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency derivatives and copy trading platform, has recently announced its plans to list TIA, the native cryptocurrency of Celestia’s blockchain ecosystem. This move positions Bitget as one of the first centralized exchanges to support TIA. By listing TIA, Bitget aims to provide its users with the opportunity to explore the potential of […]
The UK government has released a policy update outlining the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins in the country. The update focuses on two areas: the use of stablecoins in payment chains and their issuance and custody within the UK. The Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) will all […]
Uniswap Foundation has transferred nearly 10 million UNI tokens, worth over $40 million, to various crypto exchanges in the past week. According to blockchain analyst Lookonchain, 3.4 million UNI tokens were sent to OKX, valued at $14.1 million, while 3 million UNI tokens were sent to Kraken’s Wintermute address, equivalent to $13 million. Additionally, 3.4 […]
The United Kingdom government has released an update on its plans to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins. The aim is to facilitate and regulate the use of these stablecoins in the country’s payment chains. The government intends to introduce specific legislation in 2024, which will bring the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) […]
