South Korean regulator outlines steps to enhance digital asset legislation
The Virtual Asset Users Protection Act was passed in June without a sufficient regulatory framework,…
Day: 17 October 2023
US expands export controls for AI semiconductor chips to China
The expanded export controls of AI semiconductor chips include a new performance threshold, licensing requirements…
Europe’s AML regulations come at a high cost — for your privacy and otherwise
The European Union’s anti-money laundering laws infringe upon personal privacy, and they come with costs…
Fantom Foundation hot wallet hacked for $550K
The Fantom Foundation lost $550,000 worth of cryptocurrency through a vulnerability in the official Fantom…
Ethereum or Bitcoin: Which one is a better investment in 2023?
Although digital assets are volatile, some virtual currencies appeal to investors, as they are considered…
Nishad Singh says there is ’a lot’ he doesn’t remember about FTX in 2022 — SBF trial
Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense team cross-examined former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh following questions from the…
Platypus Finance recovers 90% of assets lost in exploit
As per its agreement, project developers will not pursue legal action against the hacker. Decentralized…
7 crypto leaders share tips to help Web3 companies prep for tax season
Web3 companies face unique challenges when it comes to prepping for tax season, and they…
Immutable delays $67M token vesting by another year
125 million IMX tokens allocated for developer rewards will be vested monthly starting July 2024….
Binance.US asks users to convert USD into stablecoins for withdrawals
Binance.US users “may convert” their U.S. dollar holdings to stablecoins or other digital assets to…
Russian telecoms giant MTS announces ads service targeting Telegram users
Telegram denies that it has entered any advertising-related agreements with Russian companies. Russia’s largest telecommunications…
Crypto investor protections won’t take effect in EU until late 2024
Crypto asset service providers may not benefit from full rights and protections afforded to them…
Banks’ crypto exposure must be disclosed — BIS’ Basel Committee
The proposed regulations are currently open to the public for comments, and if approved, they…
Ethereum Foundation Debunks Viral Buterin Transfer Narrative
Blockchain transaction tracking is an invaluable tool for insights into crypto markets. But a recent…
Vitalik Buterin-linked biotech charity Kanro transfers $15M to fund grant
Blockchain analysts flagged the transfer claiming it was from Vitalik Buterin to crypto exchange Gemini….