DeFi - Crypto News And Market Updates

Bitcoin ETFs Hit $1 Billion Weekly Inflows, Analysts Predict FOMO-Driven Rally

September 28, 2024 Gonzalo

Bitcoin ETFs hit $1 billion weekly inflows, marking a new high. Analysts predict a FOMO-driven rally could push Bitcoin to record levels in Q4.

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Hong Kong OTC Crypto Derivatives Market to Align with EU Standards

September 27, 2024 Gonzalo

Hong Kong will adopt EU-like standards for OTC crypto derivatives reporting by September 2025, ensuring global compliance and market transparency.

FBI Accuses Crypto Exec of Paying LA Cops to Extort Victim’s Digital Assets

September 27, 2024 Gonzalo

FBI accuses crypto exec Adam Iza of bribing LA deputies to extort digital assets from a business associate, using police data and dubious search warrants.

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Paycoin to End Wallet Services in South Korea Amid Regulatory Challenges

September 27, 2024 Gonzalo

Paycoin to end wallet services in South Korea by 2025, citing regulatory hurdles. Global expansion prioritized. Withdrawals allowed until April 2025.

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Genesis Creditor Liquidates 12,100 ETH Amid Major Sell-Off

September 26, 2024 Gonzalo

Genesis creditor sold 12,100 ETH, worth $31.43M, after receiving a massive repayment. This liquidation may impact the Ethereum market.

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Dubai’s VARA Updates Marketing Regulations and Issues New Guidance for VASPs

September 26, 2024 Gonzalo

Dubai’s VARA updates marketing regulations for VASPs, effective October 1, to prevent misleading information and ensure transparent consumer communication.

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Binance and Tokocrypto Collaborate with Indonesian Authorities to Combat Crypto Fraud

September 24, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance and Tokocrypto partnered with Indonesian authorities to combat crypto fraud, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of $200,000 in funds.

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Upbit to Store User Data on AWS Servers Starting October 1

September 24, 2024 Gonzalo

Upbit to store user data on US-based AWS servers from October 1, raising concerns over privacy under the CLOUD Act. Changes aim for service reliability.

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Exodus Donates $1.3M to Stand With Crypto Ahead of U.S. Elections

September 24, 2024 Gonzalo

Exodus donates $1.3M to Stand With Crypto, boosting efforts to support pro-crypto candidates in the U.S. elections, influencing future regulations.

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IMF Highlights ‘Chicken-and-Egg Problem’ Hindering CBDC Adoption

September 23, 2024 Gonzalo

The IMF highlights the adoption dilemma for CBDCs: merchants hesitate without consumer demand, while consumers avoid them due to limited merchant use.