Regulation Archives - Page 17 of 55

Kazakhstan's digital finance plans include launching regulated crypto banks

Unlike Ulbricht, SBF Faces ‘Slim’ Chance of Conviction Relief

February 17, 2025 Dan K

The Office of the Pardon Attorney holds a 10,000-petition backlog. Without political ties, convicts face minimal clemency chances in the current system.

Bitpanda office in Dubai DMCC Crypto Centre after securing VARA license

Tether Joins U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Talks

February 17, 2025 Dan K

Tether is engaging with U.S. lawmakers to shape stablecoin regulations under the STABLE Act, aiming for compliance while ensuring transparency and involvement.

Hex Trust Acquires Byte Trading: Will Institutional Investors Bite?

February 16, 2025 Dan K

Hex Trust acquires Byte Trading to expand institutional crypto services, integrating its low-latency platform into Hex’s secure, regulated infrastructure.

Pump.fun announces PumpSwap DEX, aiming to rival Raydium in Solana’s memecoin market.

Pantera Capital Founder Faces Tax Probe Over $850M Crypto Profits

February 15, 2025 Dan K

Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead faces a tax probe over $850M in crypto profits after moving to Puerto Rico, amid rising scrutiny on crypto taxation

Representatives of U.S. crypto firms showing support for blockchain regulatory clarity in Washington

Barclays Reports $131M Exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

February 14, 2025 Dan K

Barclays reveals a $131M stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, signaling increased institutional adoption as Bitcoin prices surge past $97K.

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

South Korea’s FSC Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Corporate Crypto Trading

February 13, 2025 Dan K

South Korea’s FSC is launching a three-phase plan to allow corporate crypto trading, starting with exchanges, law enforcement, and non-profits in 2025.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Dan K

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.

Bitcoin price chart showing downward trend after US reserve announcement

Co-Founders of HashFlare Accept Wire FraudPlea Bargain with US

February 12, 2025 Dan K

HashFlare co-founders pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the US, agreeing to forfeit frozen digital assets. They face up to 20 years in prison after sentencing.

A digital screen showing a hacked social media account, symbolizing cybersecurity threats in the crypto industry.

Tokyo-Listed Gaming Studio Gumi Acquires ¥1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

February 11, 2025 Dan K

Tokyo-listed Gumi acquires ¥1 billion in Bitcoin to boost blockchain investments, join Babylon staking, and expand its Web3 and token management strategy.

Saudi Arabian officials and tech leaders announce a $14.9B AI investment at a technology conference in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Partners with Tech Giants in $14.9B AI Expansion

February 10, 2025 Dan K

Saudi Arabia has committed $14.9 billion to AI through global tech partnerships, including Google, Lenovo, and Alibaba, as it aims to become a regional AI hub.