DeFi Archives - Page 12 Of 31

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 Paulo

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 Paulo

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 Paulo

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

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 Paulo

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.

Blockchain

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

November 19, 2024 Paulo

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.

Executives from Uniswap, Coinbase, and NYSE join SEC crypto regulation roundtable in Washington

Binance Launches BFUSD Stablecoin Offering 19.55% APY

November 19, 2024 Paulo

Binance launches BFUSD stablecoin with 19.55% APY and a 105.54% collateralization ratio. Learn how it boosts passive income opportunities in crypto.

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen speaking at a campaign event, highlighting his Bitcoin reserve policy.

Polish Presidential Candidate Promises to Create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

November 18, 2024 Paulo

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen vows to create a Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025, aiming to boost Poland’s crypto-friendly policies.

South Korean city of Paju targeting unpaid taxes with crypto seizure notices.

South Korean City Threatens Crypto Seizures Over Tax Debts

November 18, 2024 Paulo

Paju, South Korea, warns tax debtors to clear unpaid taxes by November’s end or face confiscation and sale of their cryptocurrency holdings.

Brad Garlinghouse addressing cryptocurrency issues at a public event

Ripple CEO Faces Criticism Amid Trump Meeting Rumors as XRP Surges

November 17, 2024 Paulo

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse faces backlash amid Trump meeting rumors. XRP jumped 17%, driven by optimism for a crypto-friendly U.S. regulatory shift.

A view of Greenidge Generation’s Dresden, NY facility amidst environmental and legal debates.

NY Supreme Court Allows Greenidge to Keep Mining Amid Challenges

November 16, 2024 Paulo

NY Supreme Court allows Greenidge to continue Bitcoin mining in NY but remands permit denial for reconsideration under climate law provisions.