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FTX allowed by bankruptcy judge to sell LedgerX, other assets

The FTX assets that will be sold include the derivatives platform LedgerX, the stock-clearing platform Embed, and its regional arms FTX Japan and FTX Europe.

Samsung investment arm considering spot-Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong

With the Hong Kong Stock Exchange being the only regulated exchange in Asia offering Bitcoin futures ETFs, some believe spot crypto ETF products will soon be allowed.

800 victims of 'massive' Bitconnect fraud to receive $17M restitution

The millions will be distributed among the select number of victims, but thousands more were impacted by the $2.4 billion fraudulent scheme.

Crypto exchange WonderFi confirms merger talks with Coinsquare

The exchanges are yet to finalize a potential merger, with WonderFi releasing a public statement in response to market speculation and a surging share price.

Major media outlets demand identities of SBF's $250M bond guarantors

The media’s lawyers argued the public’s right to know Bankman-Fried's sureties outweighed their privacy and safety rights, but Bankman-Fried’s lawyers strongly disagreed.

Gemini and Genesis charged by SEC over unregistered securities

The charges relate to Gemini's crypto asset lending program, Gemini Earn, according to a press release from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

US House Republicans plan to establish crypto-focused subcommittee: Report

Representatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto.

Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu receives European virtual currency license

The move allows Roqqu to operate in 30 countries and broaden its services within one of the world's largest crypto markets.

Like son, like father as Joseph Bankman retains attorney: Report

Sam Bankman-Fried’s father reportedly advised his son on matters related to lobbying lawmakers in Washington D.C. and may now be cooperating with prosecutors.

BIS economists suggest improving TradFi with CBDC to attract users away from crypto

The latest Bank of International Settlements bulletin looks at ways to mitigate the risks of crypto assets and suggests traditional finance could get its house in better order too.

Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023

Bipartisan support for cryptocurrencies exists on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, but extreme elements could still thwart legislation.

Illicit crypto transactions reached all-time highs in 2022: Report

The abnormal amount of illicit transactions is caused by the equally record-breaking scale of international sanctions.

Nexo offices reportedly raided by police in Bulgaria

The investigators have alleged that Nexo is involved in money laundering and violating global financial sanctions against Russia.

Nigeria revisits its payments landscape amid sluggish eNaira adoption

The Nigerian central bank has outlined key focus areas for its national payments system in a two-year roadmap leading up to 2025.

Judge slams senators' letter against FTX lawyers as 'inappropriate'

Bankruptcy judge John Dorsey called the bipartisan letter “inappropriate," and that he won't take it into account in his decision for an independent examiner.

FTX customers are safe from being doxxed, for now

The decision comes after a Jan. 8 filing by FTX’s lawyers who argued that public disclosure could create an undue risk of identity theft or unlawful injury to FTX creditors.

El Salvador passes landmark crypto bill, paving way for Bitcoin-backed bonds

The “Digital Asset Issuance” legislation will also create a regulatory body, and establish a legal framework for all digital assets.

Ooki DAO misses lawsuit response deadline, default judgment on the cards

The commodities regulator has begun the process of getting a court ruling on the Ooki DAO case after the latter failed to respond to the lawsuit by the deadline.

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