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Brazil Central Bank Opens Applications for Digital Currency Pilot Project

October 14, 2024 Dan K

Brazil’s Central Bank launches the second phase of the Drex pilot, inviting companies to submit applications for the digital real from Oct. 14 to Nov. 29.

Monochrome Asset Management announces the launch of Australia’s first spot Ethereum ETF (IETH) on the Cboe exchange.

Monochrome Asset Management Prepares to Launch Australia’s First Spot Ether ETF on Cboe

October 14, 2024 Dan K

Monochrome Asset Management launches Australia’s first spot Ethereum ETF (IETH) on Cboe, offering investors a regulated way to gain exposure to Ethereum.

Robinhood and Bitstamp logos symbolizing crypto acquisition deal

Fairdesk Crypto Exchange to Shut Down, Cites Market Conditions

October 12, 2024 Dan K

Fairdesk will close on Nov. 30, ceasing trading on Oct. 17. Users urged to withdraw funds as the crypto exchange faces market and regulatory challenges.

London trader Habibur Rahman faces charges of operating illegal crypto ATMs and money laundering.

London-Based Trader Denies Charges of Operating Illegal Crypto ATMs

October 11, 2024 Dan K

A London-based trader pleads not guilty to charges of operating illegal crypto ATMs and laundering £300,000, as FCA cracks down on unregistered machines.

Dubai officials at the launch of the tokenized real estate initiative

CZ to Make First Public Appearance Since Binance Exit at Blockchain Week in Dubai

October 11, 2024 Dan K

Former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao will make his first public appearance at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai after stepping down amid legal challenges.

Portrait of Amelia Andersdotter, new interim director of the Universal Privacy Alliance, promoting digital privacy.

Universal Privacy Alliance Names Amelia Andersdotter as Interim Director

October 10, 2024 Dan K

Amelia Andersdotter is appointed interim director of UPA, focused on advancing privacy technologies and protecting personal data in the Web3 space.

Canary Capital files for its Spot XRP ETF with the SEC, offering investors traditional access to the Ripple-issued XRP token.

Canary Capital Files for Spot XRP ETF, Days After Bitwise Bid With SEC

October 9, 2024 Dan K

Canary Capital has filed for a spot XRP ETF, offering investors exposure to XRP via traditional brokerage accounts following Bitwise’s submission.

Illustration of corporate executives analyzing Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset against a backdrop of digital currency icons.

Palau Launches Blockchain-Based Savings Bonds Developed by Soramitsu

October 8, 2024 Dan K

Palau launches blockchain-based savings bonds with Soramitsu and Japan’s METI, enabling citizens to invest in national infrastructure projects via mobile apps.

Fold app announces SEC filing for public listing with FLD ticker on Nasdaq.

Fold App Submits SEC Filing, Plans to Go Public Under New Ticker “FLD”

October 8, 2024 Dan K

Fold app files S-4 with SEC to go public under FLD ticker on Nasdaq, merging with FTAC Emerald. Bitcoin rewards will expand under new financial growth plans.

Image depicting US legal efforts to recover cryptocurrency stolen by North Korea's Lazarus Group

US Moves to Recover $2.6 Million in Crypto Stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus Group

October 7, 2024 Dan K

The U.S. files a complaint to recover $2.6M in stolen cryptocurrency from North Korea’s Lazarus Group, disrupting their role in global cyberattacks.