DeFi Archives - Page 8 of 31

Societe Generale and Banque de France explore blockchain for CBDC repo transaction on Ethereum.

Societe Generale and Banque de France Complete First CBDC Repo Transaction

December 14, 2024 Dan K

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 Dan K

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 Dan K

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.

A digital Bitcoin wallet displaying a large BTC balance, symbolizing Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings.

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

December 9, 2024 Dan K

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.

Blockchain

FCA Issues Warning, Bans Pump.fun in the UK

December 7, 2024 Dan K

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.

Chart showing record $34 billion crypto trading volume due to South Korean martial law unrest.

South Korean Martial Law Spurs Crypto Trading Volume to Record $34 Billion

December 4, 2024 Dan K

South Korea’s martial law caused crypto trading to skyrocket, hitting $34 billion in 24 hours, as unrest spurred a sell-off on major exchanges.

A digital representation of cybercrime with a hacker in the background and Bitcoin symbols on a screen

Crypto Analyst Predicts ‘Flash Crash’ as $618M Liquidations Hit Market

December 4, 2024 Dan K

Crypto analyst warns of a flash crash after $618M liquidations, urging calm and viewing it as a long-term buying opportunity amid market volatility.

Blockchain

Coinbase Withdraws Pre-Application to Enter Turkish Market

December 3, 2024 Dan K

Coinbase pulls its Turkish pre-application just months after filing. The decision raises questions amid evolving crypto regulations and market shifts.