Monthly archives: September 2023

Several macroeconomic indicators suggest that bearish headwinds could strengthen during the remainder of 2023 and possibly negatively impact the crypto market. Markets News Join us on social networks 2023 has been a whipsaw year for investor sentiment and even though equities markets have defied expectations, a recent report from ARK Invest highlights reasons why the …

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Ryan Salame will reportedly remain free on a $1 million bond until his sentencing hearing expected in March 2024. News Join us on social networks Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has pleaded guilty to charges related to defrauding the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed …

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Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14. News Join us on social networks The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion will be holding a hearing discussing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for the …

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After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group. News Join us on social networks The $41 million hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by the North Korean Lazarus Group, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated in an …

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September 7, 2023 – London, United Kingdom Generative Ventures — a new venture capital firm focusing on emerging machine economies — is thrilled to announce the addition of Lex Sokolin as a managing partner. Sokolin, known for his experience in the fintech and crypto sectors and a deep understanding of the intersection of finance and …

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US Dollar Coin (USDC) stablecoin issuer Circle is responding to proposed changes to the European Union’s (EU) financial crime policies, which would impact crypto companies. In May, the European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on amendments that would extend the scope of EU’s guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risk factors …

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Facebook was the worst thing to happen to user privacy over the last two decades. Artificial intelligence could be the worst thing to happen in the days ahead. Opinion Join us on social networks In an increasingly AI-driven world, blockchain could play a critical role in preventing the sins committed by apps like Facebook from …

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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. News Join us on social networks The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has reiterated its warning for all crypto asset firms marketing to users in …

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Crypto analytics firm Messari says multiple factors contributed to Toncoin’s (TON) unexpected 45% price surge in August. Toncoin is the native token for a layer-1 blockchain initially developed by the encrypted messaging platform Telegram. The 12th-ranked crypto asset by market cap jumped from trading around $1.20 at the beginning of August to $1.75 by the …

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