Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. JPEX scandal grows to over $166M Last week’s Token2049 conference in Singapore was a life-changing experience for some; for others, the event did not meet expectations, but for a select group of individuals, the imminent prospect of being pursued by law …
Monthly archives: September 2023
OpenAI draws scrutiny from Polish authorities over alleged violations of EU General Data Protection Regulation
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X CEO confirms forthcoming in-app payment features
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Binance CEO discusses new stablecoin partnerships ahead of looming MiCA regulations
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$819,000,000,000 British Bank Launches New Staking Service Under Its Crypto Arm
British bank Standard Chartered’s crypto arm Zodia Custody just rolled out a new service that will enable crypto investors to generate passive earnings from their digital assets. The subsidiary in the business of storing institutions’ crypto assets says it struck a deal with Singapore-based blockchain technology provider OpenEden for the Zodia Custody Yield program that …
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‘Back in the Chop’: Crypto Analyst Breaks Down a Bouncing Bitcoin (BTC)
A widely followed crypto analyst is breaking down Bitcoin (BTC) as the top crypto by market cap bounces on the price charts. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 667,500 followers on the social media platform X that BTC’s “crucial” levels are around $26,700 and $28,000. “The chop continues on Bitcoin. Let’s see what happens after …
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Coinbase Launches 14-Month ‘Stand With Crypto’ Initiative To Lobby US Lawmakers on Digital Assets
Top US crypto exchange Coinbase is launching a 14-month lobbying effort to convince D.C. lawmakers to pass clearer regulations for digital assets. According to a new blog post, Coinbase’s “Stand With Crypto” initiative includes several strategies, such as calling on the tens of millions of Americans who own digital assets to contact their representatives and …
Gotta Catch ’Em All – Official Pokemon NFT Trading Cards Take Polygon (MATIC) by Storm
Official Pokemon cards in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are being minted over Polygon (MATIC), taking the layer-2 scaling solution by storm. In a lengthy thread on the social media platform X, digital asset consultant S4mmy.eth says that digital card boosters of the popular Nintendo franchise are being opened over the MATIC blockchain and …
Judge grants DoJ motions barring testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried’s witnesses
Judge Lewis Kaplan left the door open for SBF’s defense team to call some of the precluded witnesses in response to testimony presented by the government. News Join us on social networks A federal judge has sided with the United States Department of Justice in motions aimed at precluding the testimony of 7 witnesses on …
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Judges deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal for early release
Three judges with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York have denied requests from Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers for early release from jail. Breaking news Join us on social networks A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has denied a motion for early release for former …
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Microsoft unveils AI-powered Copilot for Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed a new set of AI-powered solutions across its products, kicking off with Windows 11 on Sept. 26. News Join us on social networks Microsoft has taken another step towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its products. The company announced on Sept. 21 Microsoft Copilot that merges interfaces on Windows with language …
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Sky-high interest rates are exactly what the crypto market needs
We can no longer rely on central banks to prop up our investments, which means learning to look at the health of the companies and products in which we invest. Opinion Join us on social networks The United States Federal Reserve Open Market Committee’s September decision on interest rates was entirely expected, with the FOMC …
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Will NFTs Continue to Have Cultural and Historical Value?
From iconic tweets to influential figures, the cultural and historical significance of NFTs adds another dimension to their value and appeal. The cultural and historical significance of NFTs can lead to higher prices due to their importance and relevance. NFTs can be used to commemorate important events and capture the essence of a moment. Even …
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New York Strikes Out Dogecoin, XRP, Litecoin, Chainlink and Other Crypto Assets From ‘Greenlisted Coins’
New York state’s financial regulator just rescinded its approval on most of the digital assets it had previously made easy for crypto firms to do business with. The New York State Department of Financial Service (DFS) previously had 24 assets on their “Greenlist” of coins. The agency says virtual currency (VC) entities can list or …
Ottochain Homage to EVMOS and Ethereum Layer Two
September 20, 2023 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates In the world of blockchain technology, where each day brings new possibilities and challenges, the spirit of collaboration and open-source development stands as the beacon guiding us forward. Ottochain, a trailblazing multi-chain ecosystem, is thrilled to pay homage to EVMOS and Ethereum layer two – the giants …
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