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Australia Accelerates AI Industry Growth with National Capability Plan

December 16, 2024 Paulo

Australia launches a National AI Capability Plan to strengthen its AI industry, fostering innovation, investment, and workforce upskilling by 2025.

BiT Global files $1 billion lawsuit against Coinbase over Wrapped Bitcoin delisting.

Coinbase Faces $1B Lawsuit from BiT Global Over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) Delisting

December 15, 2024 Paulo

Coinbase faces a $1B lawsuit by BiT Global over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) delisting, alleging anti-competitive practices to favor Coinbase’s cbBTC.

Ex-Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Exec Joins OpenZK Network as Co-Founder

December 15, 2024 Paulo

Ex-Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley exec Dave Sandor joins OpenZK Network as co-founder to lead advancements in ZK-Rollup scaling and DeFi solutions.

Societe Generale and Banque de France explore blockchain for CBDC repo transaction on Ethereum.

Societe Generale and Banque de France Complete First CBDC Repo Transaction

December 14, 2024 Paulo

Societe Generale completes a CBDC repo transaction with Banque de France on Ethereum, testing blockchain for interbank liquidity and securities settlement.

Caroline Crenshaw speaking at a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C.

Interest Groups Urge Senate to Confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC

December 13, 2024 Paulo

Interest groups urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to the SEC, stressing the need for bipartisan balance before the new Congress convenes.

Federal Court of Australia building symbolizing legal ruling against Kraken operator Bit Trade.

Australia Fines Kraken Operator $5M for Regulatory Breaches

December 12, 2024 Paulo

Australia fines Kraken’s operator Bit Trade $5M for regulatory breaches, marking ASIC’s first penalty for failing to meet compliance standards.

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament discussing the Digital Som CBDC legislation

Kyrgyzstan Passes Law Defining Digital Som CBDC Framework

December 11, 2024 Paulo

Kyrgyzstan approves a law for the digital som CBDC, setting legal tender status. Prototype testing begins in 2025, with full launch by 2027.

Coincheck executives celebrating the company’s Nasdaq listing, symbolizing US-Japan crypto collaboration.

Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Makes Nasdaq Debut After $1.3B Merger

December 11, 2024 Paulo

Coincheck debuts on Nasdaq after a $1.3B merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, marking a significant milestone in crypto collaboration between Japan and the US.