DeFi Archives - Page 13 of 31

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission building, symbolizing regulation of FTX Europe

Cyprus Regulator Extends FTX Suspension Until May 2025

November 6, 2024 Dan K

yprus Securities and Exchange Commission extends FTX Europe’s suspension to May 2025, allowing withdrawals but prohibiting new trades and client onboarding.

Haichao Zhu, Rooch Network co-founder, robbed in Bangkok ahead of Ethereum Devcon 2024.

Rooch Network Co-Founder Robbed at Knifepoint in Bangkok Ahead of Ethereum Devcon

November 5, 2024 Dan K

Rooch Network’s Haichao Zhu robbed at knifepoint in Bangkok ahead of Ethereum Devcon, urges attendees to stay vigilant, especially at night.

Kraken Launches Crypto Derivatives Suite for Australian Wholesale Clients

November 4, 2024 Dan K

Kraken launches a crypto derivatives suite for Australian institutional clients, catering to regulatory needs and secure trading amid legal hurdles.

Blockchain

Binance Co-Founder Dispels Token Listing Rumors, Clarifies Exchange Policies

November 3, 2024 Dan K

Binance co-founder denies listing fee claims, reaffirming transparent policies: no token shares demanded, all fees are voluntary donations to charity.

Chart showing Bitcoin ETF outflow of $54.94 million with BTC price at $69,000

Bitcoin ETFs Record $54.94 Million Daily Outflow as BTC Hovers Near $69,000

November 3, 2024 Dan K

Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. report $54.94 million in daily outflows, while BTC remains close to $69,000. Ethereum ETFs also face outflows amid market dip.

Blockchain

Consensys Challenges SEC’s Claims Over MetaMask’s Regulatory Status

November 2, 2024 Dan K

Consensys disputes SEC claims against MetaMask, asserting the agency’s stance lacks legal grounding and poses a constitutional threat to decentralized finance.

Illustration of River Protocol and Llama logos symbolizing decentralized governance partnership

River Protocol Acquires Llama to Advance Decentralized Governance

November 2, 2024 Dan K

River acquires Llama to enhance governance with open-source smart contracts, empowering its ecosystem with secure, decentralized management tools.

Ben Reynolds joins BitGo to lead USD Standard stablecoin initiative

BitGo Appoints Former Silvergate President to Spearhead USD Standard Stablecoin

November 1, 2024 Dan K

BitGo appoints former Silvergate president Ben Reynolds to lead its stablecoin USD Standard, aiming for a secure and resilient financial ecosystem.

Blockchain

Tether to Launch Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin on TON Blockchain: A Boost for UAE’s Digital Finance

November 1, 2024 Dan K

Tether to launch dirham-pegged stablecoin on TON, marking UAE’s blockchain expansion. TON reached 1B USDT in six months, reflecting rapid adoption.

Kraken cryptocurrency exchange headquarters in San Francisco, reflecting recent workforce reductions amidst industry layoffs.

Kraken Joins Crypto Exodus with 15% Workforce Layoffs

October 31, 2024 Dan K

Kraken cuts 15% of its workforce amid industry-wide layoffs, joining Consensys and DYDX. New co-CEO Arjun Sethi aims to refocus the exchange’s strategy.