Fed Chair Jerome Powell Details Views on Crypto, Stablecoins, DeFi and CBDCs, Says He Favors Responsible Innovation
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve says he favors responsible innovation in the world of crypto assets. In a new...
Month: September 2022
Anonymous makes numerous allegations against Yuga Labs and its Bored Ape Yacht Club
On Sept 26, internet hacktivist group Anonymous released a video addressing blockchain technology company Yuga Labs and its NFT-driven social...
UFC fighter El Ninja to become first argentinian athlete paid in crypto
Guido Cannetti, an Argentinian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, is now the first martial arts athlete in the country to...
Tax on income you never earned? It’s possible after Ethereum’s Merge
After much buildup and preparation, the Ethereum Merge went smoothly this month. The next test will come during tax season....
Binance Global Law Enforcement Training Program is official after year of activities
Binance announced the existence of its Global Law Enforcement Training Program in a blogpost on Sept. 27. The creation of...
‘Blockbuster’ titles could save GameFi — ABGA President
Kevin Shao, Executive President of the Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance (ABGA) says he’s holding out hope for three “triple-A” blockchain...
CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Binance takes aim at cyber financial crime; CEL tanks after Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky resigns
The biggest news in the cryptosphere for Sept. 27 includes Binance’s new global program that aims at helping law enforcement...
Binance launches new program to help law enforcement fight cyber crime
Binance on Sept. 27 unveiled its new Global Law Enforcement Training Program, which will help law enforcement detect cyber financial...
Thailand’s SEC sues 5 for wash trading activities
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing five entities over wash trading activities on two crypto exchanges, Bitkub and...
California Gov. Newsom explains veto of NY-styled BitLicense crypto business bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23 overruled Assembly Bill-2269 Digital financial asset businesses: regulation – a crypto regulatory framework....
Japan to tighten laws to prevent money laundering via crypto by May 2023
The government of Japan is looking to introduce cryptocurrency transfer rules in May 2023 to track money transfers by criminals,...
Nexo acquires stake in Summit National Bank to expand US offering
Nexo, a digital asset lending platform, announced that it has acquired a stake in Summit National Bank. The company now...
DeFi needs to be regulated ‘carefully and thoughtfully,’ says Fed chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell urged lawmakers to be cautious when regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) while speaking at a...
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Resigns Amid Tumultuous Bankruptcy Proceedings
On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky submitted a letter of resignation from the company. Mashinsky added...
Russian Exchanges Ready to Launch International Crypto Payments, Lawmaker Reveals
The largest exchanges in Russia are ready to begin operating with cryptocurrencies right after authorities legalize cross-border settlements in crypto,...
