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Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘banks’

Hong Kong’s central bank said it may be illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong. 

EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers

Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes.

South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations

Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with its business license renewal.

Don’t be delusional: Decentralization doesn’t compensate for regulation

DeFi needs regulation to build trust, attract institutional investment, and ensure long-term viability despite its decentralized nature.

FSB calls for stricter oversight against AI vulnerabilities

FSB explores AI’s potential to revolutionize finance while spotlighting risks like fraud, data governance and systemic vulnerabilities.

Ethena adopts fee-sharing proposal for ENA token

Now the protocol is working on a value accrual mechanism for ENA stakers. 

Tether mints $1 billion USDt on Tron, pays zero fees — Arkham

According to stablecoin firm Tether, approximately $127 billion in Tether-USD tokens (USDt) are currently in circulation.

Crypto Biz: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin bet swells

This week’s Crypto Biz features MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, Coinbase’s and Kaiko’s recent acquisitions, MARA’s third-quarter earnings, and MoonPay’s new fiat gateway.

Helix mixer operator gets 3 years in prison for money laundering

Larry Harmon laundered 350,000 BTC, but he was treated leniently for his help in jailing Roman Sterlingov.

Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana

Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network. 

US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax

The “DOGE” department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes.

XRP outperforms crypto market with 17% pump — What’s driving rally?

XRP price staged a double-digit rally as traders opened new positions in expectation of a crypto-friendly Trump administration.

Odds favor Solana ETF in 2025: VanEck

The United States has only approved ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether, versus some 30 digital asset types in Europe, according to the Financial Times.

Bitcoin could hit $100K November, Trump mulls crypto-friendly CFTC chair: Finance Redefined

Expectations of improving economic policies under the Trump administration may drive Bitcoin’s price above $100,000 before the end of the month.

Price analysis 11/15: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, DOGE, XRP, ADA, SHIB, TON, AVAX

Bitcoin is witnessing a shallow pullback, but bulls still anticipate a rally toward $100,000 in the short-term.

NY Supreme Court allows Greenidge to keep mining, but challenges remain

The state Department of Environmental Conservation botched the permitting process, but it still gets a do-over.

Bitcoin price metrics and ‘influx’ of stablecoins to exchanges hint at rally continuation

Analysts say a “higher than normal influx of stablecoins to exchanges is just one sign that traders are preparing for the next leg of the Bitcoin rally.

Dogecoin investor lawsuit against Elon Musk dropped

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often associated with Dogecoin after the businessman mentioned the memecoin on various channels in 2021.

VC Roundup: Funding falls to $2.4B in Q3 2024, early-stage startups dominate

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Eidon AI, Brevis, Multiledgers and Alluvial. 

NY prosecutor suggests office will scale back crypto cases

Scott Hartman reportedly said authorities in New York’s Southern District had filed “a lot of big cases” after a crypto market downturn but suggested it was petering out.

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