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Blockchain

SEC’s Ripple Appeal Targets Sales, Not XRP’s Non-Security Status

October 18, 2024 Dan K

The SEC’s appeal targets Ripple’s sales practices and executive involvement, while XRP’s non-security status remains intact, prolonging the legal case.

Hong Kong police officers arrest suspects in a deepfake crypto scam operation involving $46 million in fraudulent activity.

Hong Kong Police Dismantle $46M Deepfake Crypto Scam, Arrest 27

October 17, 2024 Dan K

Hong Kong police arrested 27 suspects involved in a $46M deepfake crypto scam, using AI to defraud victims through fake romance and investment platforms.

Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank headquarters with digital coin icons symbolizing stablecoin remittance services.

Thailand’s Oldest Bank Introduces Stablecoin Remittance Services for Cross-Border Payments

October 16, 2024 Dan K

Siam Commercial Bank launches stablecoin services for cross-border payments, reducing transaction costs and promoting financial inclusion through Lightnet.

Binance and Indian police seize $100,000 in USDT from a renewable energy scam

Binance and Delhi Police Bust $100,000 Renewable Energy Scam

October 15, 2024 Dan K

Binance and Delhi Police dismantle a $100,000 renewable energy scam, seizing USDT and uncovering fraudulent claims tied to India’s solar power goals.

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

Sui Foundation Refutes $400M SUI Token Sell-Off by Insiders Amid Price Surge

October 15, 2024 Dan K

The Sui Foundation denies insider sales of $400M in SUI tokens during a price rally, attributing the activity to an infrastructure partner with locked tokens.

Blockchain

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.

Donald Trump being sworn in as President of the United States with his hand on the Bible.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial to Begin Public Token Sale Next Week

October 13, 2024 Dan K

World Liberty Financial, supported by Donald Trump, will start its public token sale on October 15 for those qualified through the whitelist.

Participants at the OSCE workshop on crypto regulation in Vienna discuss compliance challenges in the digital asset ecosystem.

OSCE Hosts Workshop on Crypto Regulation in Eastern Europe

October 12, 2024 Dan K

OSCE’s Vienna workshop equips Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia with tools to enhance crypto regulation and tackle financial risks from digital assets.

SEC charges Cumberland for operating as an unregistered crypto dealer.

SEC Charges Crypto Market Maker Cumberland for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

October 11, 2024 Dan K

The SEC charged Cumberland for acting as an unregistered dealer in crypto transactions exceeding $2 billion, involving assets like POL, SOL, and FIL since 2018.

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.