Ripple has secured another win against the SEC in court, with the trial date set for April 23, 2024. The outcome of this case could have a large impact on the crypto industry, potentially redefining regulatory guidelines on what is considered a security. Recently, Ripple introduced the controversial Clawback feature, was recognized in the Fintech […]
FTX, a global crypto empire, experienced a massive hack in January 2023, resulting in the loss of $323 million in various tokens from its international exchange and $90 million from its U.S. platform. The hacker seized over $600 million in Ethereum (ETH) and has since been converting it to Bitcoin (BTC) over 12 transactions split […]
Stars Arena, a decentralized social media (DeSo) application, has caused a major uptick in activity on Avalanche’s C-chain network. This has resulted in an 8% increase in the price of the network’s native AVAX token in the last 24 hours. Launched in late September, Stars Arena has seen the total number of daily transactions on […]
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have established a joint working group to tackle illicit crypto exchange activities. This comes after 11 people were detained for questioning in connection to the Dubai-based JPEX exchange, which the SFC has accused of operating without a license.The working group will share […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the regulator’s lawsuit against the prominent cryptocurrency exchange. The SEC is attempting to leverage the Terraform Labs ruling to raise questions about the court’s decision in the Ripple case, which was widely celebrated by the crypto industry. […]
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is collaborating with central banks in Europe to develop a data-gathering platform called Project Atlas. This platform will combine off-chain and on-chain data to create novel statistics and vet existing information. It will track and estimate the flow of digital assets across specific geographic locations. The Deutsche Bundesbank and […]
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched Project Atlas, a proof of concept aimed at exploring the economic impact of crypto assets and decentralized finance. The project is a combined effort of the BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Centre, De Nederlandsche Bank, and the Deutsche Bundesbank. It seeks to streamline the data collection process from […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently unsealed eight indictments in a significant move against the illicit production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The indictments also encompassed crimes associated with the sale of precursor chemicals, revealing the multifaceted nature of the illegal drug trade. Cryptocurrency has become a key facilitator for these criminals, allowing […]
Celsius Network, a bankrupt digital asset lender, has presented a restructuring plan in a US bankruptcy court filing that will generate funds for a new corporate spinoff, dubbed “NewCo”, and repay customers. The plan provides for a distribution of at least $2.03 billion of cryptocurrency to creditors, subject to fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. NewCo […]
Ripple Labs, a blockchain payment company, is well-positioned to revolutionize the global financial system as more central banks prepare to roll out their respective Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). According to Ripple’s Vice President of Central Bank Engagement, James Wallis, CBDCs have a higher level of security than traditional money systems and are capable of […]
