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Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBI

After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group.

CFPB examines Big Tech's role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused the role of Apple and Google in mobile payments with a critical eye.

UK financial watchdog could give crypto firms until January 2024 for marketing compliance

Companies offering crypto services to U.K. residents have an Oct. 8 deadline to run “clear, fair and not misleading” marketing campaigns, but some could have until Jan. 8.

Ripple CTO says 'tide is turning' on US regulatory environment

David Schwartz believes the U.S. legal system is looking more skeptically at SEC cases against various cryptocurrency industry participants.

Former FTX exec is planning to plead guilty to criminal charges: Report

A Sept. 7 court appearance by Ryan Salame could see the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets plead guilty, following the examples of Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh.

NFT Collector: Creative AI art, Tomorrowland sells tomorrow’s future 

AI art is gaining acceptance while Squiggles inch closer to the finish line.

Taiwan to restrict unregistered, noncompliant foreign crypto exchanges

Taiwan’s crypto watchdog has drafted 10 guiding principles for virtual asset service providers operating in the country.

Ron DeSantis’ falling polls: Could crypto lose its candidate?

The politician faces harsh competition from pro-crypto candidates of all sorts, with his already shaky popularity in the polls declining.

Binance crypto exchange saw departure of 10 key executives in 2023. Here's the list

Binance CEO Chang Peng Zhao sought to dismiss concerns around executive departures, claiming these executives are moving into bigger roles outside Binance, and said reports are market FUD.

IMF, FSB release joint policy recommendations for crypto assets

The policy paper includes recommendations for regulating activities related to stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi).

EU financial chief: Don't rush digital euro before new EU Comission in June 2024

Mairead McGuinness believes that the CBDC project should be approached “quietly and slowly” by the next EU Commission.

US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers

Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets.

Nigeria's Web3 education efforts seek to tackle language challenges

The chief operating officer (COO) of Bitkova Academy, a blockchain education platform, Bello Usman Abdullahi said the language barrier is one of the current major challenges.

Rejection of crypto bill exposes Aussies to ‘unregulated market’ — Senator Bragg

Senator Andrew Bragg says rejecting his crypto bill will drive investment away from Australia but lawyers claim it's part of a bigger regulatory picture.

Ripple Labs chair slams Biden, Gensler for having ‘screwed up’ on crypto

Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen commented on the recent cases involving Ripple, Grayscale, and the SEC, arguing it is time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy.

Celsius Network files 'adversary complaint' against EquitiesFirst

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network is attempting to recover assets from a private lender called EquitiesFirst Holdings, which reportedly owes $439 million in cash and crypto.

Change to US accounting rules will be a boon to companies holding crypto in 2025

The FASB has recommended that crypto be recorded at fair market value on corporate balance sheets, removing possibly significant impairments but adding to volatility.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's alleged wallet addresses released by Arkham

The blockchain analytics firm claims Grayscale is the world's second-largest BTC entity.

Appellate judge denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for immediate release from jail

The motion from Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers will now go to a three-judge panel, with less than four weeks before the former FTX CEO’s criminal trial is set to begin in New York.

Tornado Cash co-founder pleads not guilty to all charges: Report

Roman Storm, facing charges related to his role in helping create crypto mixer Tornado Cash, has been free on bail following his arrest by U.S. authorities in August.

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