HKVAX gets approval to offer crypto in Hong Kong
HKVAX has moved closer to becoming only the third platform to receive a VATP licence in Hong Kong. This is...
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SEC delays Ark Invest spot Bitcoin ETF application
SEC announced the delay today, publishing a letter calling for more information from the public. A decision on Ark Invest...
Argentine agency opens investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data
Authorities in Argentina have become the latest government officials to probe cryptocurrency project Worldcoin over privacy concerns.In an Aug. 8...
Bitstamp suspends trade for seven SEC-flagged tokens
Key takeaways Bitstamp has halted trading of AXS, CHZ, MANA, MATIC, NEAR, SAND and SOL for traders in the United...
US Fed steps up oversight of banks’ involvement with crypto firms
The United States Federal Reserve is broadening the scope of its supervision program which oversees U.S. banks that engage with...
Blockchain.com scores payment license from Singapore central bank
Crypto exchange Blockchain.com has been granted a payments license from Singapore's central bank — the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Blockchain.com...
US lawmakers urge White House to address North Korea’s use of digital assets: Report
Three members of the United States Senate have reportedly sent a letter to the White House and Treasury Department in...
CDC report underscores importance of judge’s verdict in Ripple case
On Aug. 1, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC) — a United States blockchain and digital assets advocacy organization —...
Revolut to terminate US crypto services due to regulatory challenges
Key takeaways Revolut to halt crypto services in the US UK fintech firm Revolut has revealed that it would no...
How will Bitcoin halving affect BTC price, and is DeFi dead?
On the latest episode of Market Talks, host Ray Salmond spoke with Blockware Solutions account executive David Gamble about the...
US DoJ is concerned about a run on Binance should prosecutors bring fraud charges: Report
The United States Department of Justice is reportedly considering charging cryptocurrency exchange Binance with fraud, but hesitating based on costs...
3AC co-founder rejects jurisdiction of bankruptcy court, claiming he renounced US citizenship
Kyle Davies, the co-founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has submitted documentation to court claiming he...
Binance secures the first operational MVP license in Dubai
Binance announced on Monday it had received the Operational Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license issued by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory...
DOJ wants SBF’s bail revoked over witness tampering, diary leak allegations
According to a July 28 court filing, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the revocation of Sam...
Hester Peirce criticizes SEC warning to accounting firms
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says SEC’s warning to accounting firms could discourage “good-faith efforts” towards transparency. Paul Munter, the Chief...
France watchdog is investigating Worldcoin’s data collection
France’s privacy watchdog reportedly questions Worldcoin’s biometric data collection. Worldcoin, created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched on Monday. Users...
SEC chief accountant warns accountants about liabilities when auditing crypto firms
Paul Munter, chief accountant of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has released a statement warning accounting firms...
Judge warns Sam Bankman-Fried to ‘take it seriously’ as prosecutors push to revoke bail: Report
A federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as "SBF," will reportedly consider revoking the former...
Trademark attorney predicts legal fights ahead with Twitter’s rebrand to X
Josh Gerben, a trademark attorney with Gerben Intellectual Property, has suggested the company formerly known as Twitter could spend upward...
Vladimir Putin signs Russia’s digital ruble bill into law
The digital ruble bill was passed by the lower and upper parliaments before the president signed it into law. Russia...
Federal Reserve of San Francisco hiring crypto architect for CBDC project
San Francisco's Federal Reserve Bank is seeking a crypto architect for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, reveals an Indeed...
SEC reviews Ripple ruling, US bill seeks control over DeFi, and…
Top Stories This Week Chair Gensler says SEC reaction to Ripple decision is mixed, still under consideration U.S. Securities and...
