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U.S. Prosecutors Contemplate Plea Deal for Alleged SEC X Account Hacker

October 26, 2024 Paulo

Federal prosecutors may offer a plea deal to Eric Council Jr., the suspect in the SEC X account hack that triggered major fluctuations in Bitcoin prices.

Thailand's financial landscape adapts to a new crypto regulatory focus with SEC support for institutional investments.

Thailand’s Crypto Market Evolves Toward Institutional Investments

October 25, 2024 Paulo

Thailand’s crypto landscape transitions from retail to institutional focus, with regulatory support paving the way for a mature digital assets market.

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Ripple Files Form C in SEC Appeal Over Institutional XRP Sales

October 25, 2024 Paulo

Ripple appeals SEC’s ruling on XRP institutional sales, arguing the Howey test was misapplied. Form C filed for de novo review in appeals court.

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ZachXBT Exposes Chinese OTC Trader’s Role in Lazarus Hacks

October 24, 2024 Paulo

ZachXBT uncovers how Chinese OTC trader Yicong Wang laundered $17 million in stolen cryptocurrency for North Korea’s Lazarus Group since 2022.

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Millions Left in Limbo as Korean Crypto Exchanges Shut Down Amid Regulations

October 24, 2024 Paulo

Over 34,000 crypto users in South Korea face uncertainty as exchanges shut down, leaving $13M in unclaimed assets due to regulatory changes.

Japan Slow to Approve Crypto ETFs, Maintains Strict Taxes and Regulations

October 23, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s cautious approach to crypto ETFs, fueled by strict tax policies, contrasts with global trends, slowing wider digital asset adoption.

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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Unprecedented Institutional Adoption in 2024

October 22, 2024 Paulo

U.S. institutions have purchased $13 billion in Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, reflecting rising demand for crypto assets across traditional finance sectors.

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Indonesia Extends Deadline for Crypto Exchange Licenses

October 21, 2024 Paulo

Indonesia extends the deadline for crypto exchanges to acquire the PFAK license to November 2024, boosting institutional participation in the market.

Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, according to TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington.

TechCrunch Founder Claims Stripe Acquires Bridge for $1.1B in Major Crypto Deal

October 21, 2024 Paulo

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington claims Stripe has acquired Bridge for $1.1B in one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, though the deal remains unconfirmed.

Image showing Jaypeg, a crypto influencer, amidst controversy over a memecoin scam accusation.

Popular Crypto Influencer Jaypeg Accused of Promotional Scam

October 20, 2024 Paulo

Crypto influencer Jaypeg is accused of a promotional scam involving Uptober memecoin. Onchain sleuth ZackXBT reveals evidence of wrongdoing.