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Ripple challenges the SEC in a crucial court appeal

October 28, 2024 2 mins read

Ripple Labs is intensifying its legal confrontation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a cross-appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This move challenges a previous ruling that deemed certain XRP sales to institutional investors as securities, while also responding to the SEC’s recent appeal against a favorable ruling for Ripple from earlier this year. This moment is pivotal in the ongoing

Microsoft shareholders to vote on assessing investing in Bitcoin

October 27, 2024 1 min read

Recent updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that Microsoft is planning to present a proposal regarding Bitcoin investment at its upcoming shareholder meeting on December 9, 2024. However, it’s still uncertain whether this proposal involves Microsoft actually adding Bitcoin to its financial assets or merely exploring it as a potential investment. The trend of companies incorporating Bitcoin into their financial strategies began with MicroStrategy, a business intelligence

Aark Digital Offers Bounty for Hacker Return

October 27, 2024 1 min read

Aark Digital recently faced a significant security breach where an unauthorized individual managed to access and steal around 1.4 million USDC and over 24 ETH. In response to this incident, the company has initiated round-the-clock recovery efforts and is enhancing its security protocols to prevent future breaches. To encourage the return of the stolen assets, Aark Digital is offering a 15% bounty, which translates to 225,000 USDC, to the person

The Netherlands plans to enforce new crypto tax rules

October 27, 2024 2 mins read

The Netherlands is gearing up to adopt new cryptocurrency tax regulations in line with the European Union’s (EU) recent initiatives. The Dutch Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to enhance oversight of digital currencies by introducing tax reporting requirements for crypto service providers. Starting January 2026, these providers will need to gather and share their clients’ information with the Dutch tax authorities, a move designed to boost transparency and combat

Bitstamp obtains MTF license to provide crypto derivatives products

October 26, 2024 1 min read

Bitstamp has recently received a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from Slovenia’s Securities Market Agency, allowing the exchange to offer a broader range of financial products to both retail and institutional clients. This new license enables Bitstamp to introduce crypto derivatives, such as perpetual swaps, which allow traders to speculate on cryptocurrency prices without the concern of expiration dates. Additionally, the license permits trading in structured products, bonds, commodities, and

VanEck introduces staking rewards for its Solana ETN in Europe

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

VanEck is making waves in the European investment landscape by introducing staking rewards for its Solana Exchange-Traded Note (ETN). This innovative feature allows investors to earn passive income from their Solana holdings, with rewards automatically reinvested to enhance the value of the ETN. As of mid-October, the Solana ETN has attracted approximately $74 million in assets and is traded on Euronext Amsterdam. Investors will receive 75% of the staking rewards,

The UK’s FCA defends strict crypto regulations to prevent money laundering

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK is standing firm on its stringent regulations for cryptocurrency companies, despite some pushback from the industry. The FCA believes these rules are essential for preventing money laundering and maintaining the integrity of the UK’s financial system. Val Smith, who leads the FCA’s payments and digital assets division, emphasized that the rigorous registration process for crypto firms is designed to create a safe

US attorneys ask President Biden to intervene in the detention of Binance executive by Nigerian authorities

October 22, 2024 1 min read

A group of 18 U.S. state attorneys general is urging President Joe Biden to intervene in the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who has been detained in Nigeria for over seven months. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in February while addressing regulatory matters related to the cryptocurrency exchange. His colleague managed to leave Nigeria, but Gambaryan faces serious charges, including money laundering and tax evasion, which the

US regulators just shut down a bank in Oklahoma

October 21, 2024 1 min read

In a significant move, financial regulators have closed the First National Bank of Lindsay in Oklahoma, marking the second bank failure in the U.S. this year. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took this action after uncovering misleading bank records and signs of fraud that had severely impacted the bank’s financial stability. The OCC determined that the bank was not in a sound condition to operate, revealing

Singaporean DBS bank to offer blockchain-powered banking services

October 20, 2024 1 min read

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency landscape, DBS Bank, based in Singapore, has announced the launch of blockchain-powered banking services tailored for institutional clients. This initiative comes at a time when the Asian market is increasingly engaging with crypto, while North America remains the largest global market for digital currencies. DBS is set to integrate blockchain technology into its operations, introducing features like tokenization and smart contracts. This innovative

FBI arrests a 25-year-old man for allegedly hacking the US SEC X account

October 18, 2024 1 min read

A 25-year-old man from Athens, Alabama, named Eric Council Jr., has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly hacking into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account. The US Attorney’s Office revealed that Council was part of a group that posted a misleading message on the SEC’s account, falsely claiming the approval of the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Council faces serious charges, including conspiracy to commit aggravated

FractureLabs sues Jump Trading, accusing the firm of manipulating the DIO token

October 18, 2024 1 min read

FractureLabs, a game development studio, has taken legal action against Jump Trading, alleging that the trading firm manipulated the price of the DIO token back in 2021. The lawsuit claims that Jump Trading, known for its algorithmic trading expertise, took advantage of its position as the market maker for the DIO token during its sale on the Huobi exchange. They were supposed to keep the token’s price stable, but instead,