DeFi Archives - Page 11 Of 32

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Bitfinex Hacker Speaks Out After Sentencing: Ilya Lichtenstein Takes Full Responsibility

December 19, 2024 Paulo

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein speaks out from prison, taking full blame for the 2016 Bitcoin heist and absolving wife Heather Morgan of involvement.

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ESMA Releases Final Policy Guidelines on MiCA, Effective December 30

December 17, 2024 Paulo

ESMA unveils final MiCA guidelines, addressing crypto market abuse, investor protection, and operational resilience across the EU. Effective Dec 30, 2024.

European MP Sarah Knafo speaking against the digital euro and supporting Bitcoin reserves.

European MP Rejects CBDC, Advocates for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

December 17, 2024 Paulo

European MP Sarah Knafo rejects the digital euro, calling it a “totalitarian temptation,” and advocates for a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard financial freedom.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

El Salvador Plans Bitcoin Policy Changes to Secure $1.3B IMF Loan

December 9, 2024 Paulo

El Salvador may amend its Bitcoin Law to secure a $1.3B IMF loan. Changes could also unlock $2B from global lenders. Decision expected soon.

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FCA Issues Warning, Bans Pump.fun in the UK

December 7, 2024 Paulo

FCA bans Pump.fun in the UK, warning users of its unauthorized status. Customers lack consumer protections, prompting the watchdog to issue a scam alert.