A crypto hacking group known as “Pink Drainer” has recently been linked to a significant theft of $4.4 million worth of Chainlink LINK cryptocurrency. The victim was tricked into signing an “Increase Approval” function, resulting in the draining of 275,700 LINK in just a minute. The stolen funds were divided between two wallets, with 68,925 […]
In a groundbreaking decision, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming that Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, engaged in the offering and sale of unregistered securities. The ruling specifically involves cryptocurrencies such as LUNA and UST, marking a significant victory for the SEC and […]
Catalyx, a prominent Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily suspended all trading activities, deposits, and withdrawals following a security breach. The company suspects the involvement of one of its employees and has initiated an investigation. The exact extent of the funds lost has not been disclosed, but the exchange has taken precautionary measures by halting all […]
Republican lawmakers are calling for the removal of Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), citing bias and damage to the digital asset industry. Congressman Warren Davidson, with support from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, has advocated for Gensler’s dismissal, alleging corruption and abuses of power. This move comes amidst […]
Canadian crypto exchange Catalyx has temporarily suspended all trading activity and withdrawals after discovering a security breach. The breach is suspected to involve one of the company’s employees, leading to the loss of a portion of the crypto assets held on behalf of clients. The exact amount of assets lost has not been disclosed.In response […]
Coinbase International, the international trading arm of Coinbase, has announced that it has set leverage limits to 10X on its perpetual futures contracts. This upgrade allows users to execute more efficient trading strategies. However, new transactions are only permitted at leverage rates set out in its Default Initial Margin (DIM) rules. The company has also […]
A United States court has ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a case involving Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon. The court granted summary judgment for the SEC on Count IV of the Amended Complaint, which pertains to the defendants’ unregistered offers and sales of LUNA and MIR […]
Japan-based brokerage firm Monex Group has announced its plans to acquire a majority stake in 3iQ Digital Holdings, a Canada-based asset manager and crypto exchange. Monex cited 3iQ’s experience in listing the first spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in North America as a key reason for the acquisition. The move is part of Monex’s […]
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has proposed a draft bill aimed at regularizing cryptocurrency holdings as part of his economic and political reform agenda. The bill, titled the ‘Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines,’ introduces an asset regularization scheme that offers tax incentives to individuals declaring crypto assets, regardless of their […]
In a significant move, India’s Finance Ministry has issued compliance show-cause notices to nine major offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, including industry giants like Binance, Huobi, and Kucoin. The government accuses these platforms of operating illegally within the country’s borders without adhering to local money laundering laws.The notices demand an explanation for their non-compliance with the established […]
