DeFi Archives - Page 10 of 31

Jaime Lizárraga speaking at a conference podium.

SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga to Step Down

November 23, 2024 Dan K

SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga will resign in January, joining SEC Chair Gary Gensler in stepping down amid leadership shifts and crypto policy debates.

FDIC building with crypto icons representing new banking guidance

Franklin Templeton Joins Forces with Sui to Advance Blockchain Ecosystem

November 23, 2024 Dan K

Franklin Templeton partners with Sui to support ecosystem builders and pilot blockchain technologies, driving innovation on the decentralized network.

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster discussing spot cryptocurrency trading plans

Charles Schwab Gears Up for Spot Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Optimism

November 22, 2024 Dan K

Charles Schwab eyes spot crypto trading, awaiting regulatory clarity, says incoming CEO Rick Wurster. The firm aims to adapt to evolving markets.

Summer Mersinger speaking at the North American Blockchain Summit about US crypto regulations.

CFTC Commissioner Calls for Clear US Crypto Policy Reforms

November 22, 2024 Dan K

CFTC’s Summer Mersinger calls for structured US crypto regulations, criticizing “regulation by enforcement” and urging early engagement with new leaders.

Investigators confirm North Korean hackers Lazarus and Andariel behind Upbit cryptocurrency hack.

South Korea Confirms North Korea Behind $50M Upbit Hack

November 21, 2024 Dan K

South Korea confirms North Korean hacker groups Lazarus and Andariel were behind the $50M Upbit hack in 2019, with stolen crypto now worth over $1B.

SEC announces $4.6M distribution to investors involved in BitClave ICO settlement.

SEC Returns $4.6M to BitClave ICO Investors

November 21, 2024 Dan K

The SEC returned $4.6M to BitClave ICO investors after securities law violations. Discover details on the Fair Fund return plan and settlement process.

Michael Saylor hints at another Bitcoin purchase as whale accumulation intensifies

Cardano Price Risks Erasing 40% of ‘Trump Trade’ Gains by December

November 20, 2024 Dan K

Cardano’s price surge after Trump’s reelection may face a 40% correction by December, as technical patterns suggest a bearish reversal for ADA.

New York City skyline at night, representing the location linked to Ronald Spektor in a $6.5 million crypto theft case.

New Yorker Accused in $6.5M Crypto Theft: A ZachXBT Investigation

November 20, 2024 Dan K

Ronald Spektor is accused by ZachXBT of aiding a $6.5M crypto theft through phishing scams targeting Coinbase users, with funds traced to his wallets.

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy announces a $2.6 billion note sale to fund Bitcoin purchases.

MicroStrategy Increases Note Sales to $2.6B to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

November 20, 2024 Dan K

MicroStrategy raises $2.6B in note sales to buy Bitcoin, signaling bullish sentiment as BTC nears $100K, surging 37% this month with strong ETF inflows.

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Brazil’s Central Bank Launches Phase 2 of CBDC Pilot with Chainlink and Microsoft

November 19, 2024 Dan K

Brazil’s Central Bank Launches Phase 2 of CBDC Pilot The Central Bank of Brazil, or BCB, has launched the second phase of its central bank digital currency, or CBDC, project dubbed DREX. Announced on Nov.