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Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, giving testimony in court.

U.S. Government Recommends Lenient Sentence for Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison

September 21, 2024 Dan K

U.S. recommends leniency for Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda CEO, for her crucial testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried’s high-profile crypto fraud case.

Illustration of Sky and Solana logos with a seamless token transfer representation.

Sky Expands Native Tokens to Solana with Wormhole NTT

September 20, 2024 Dan K

Sky integrates native tokens SKY and USDS to Solana via Wormhole’s NTT, offering seamless multichain transfers and reducing liquidity fragmentation.

Prager Metis agrees to a $745K settlement with SEC over audit misconduct during the FTX collapse investigation.

Prager Metis to Pay $745K to Settle SEC Charges Over FTX Audit Misconduct

September 17, 2024 Dan K

Prager Metis settles with the SEC, agreeing to pay $745K for failing to adhere to auditing standards during its audit of crypto exchange FTX.

Circle introduces USDC stablecoin for seamless cross-border payments in Brazil and Mexico.

USD Coin (USDC) to Launch on Sui Network, Announces Circle CEO

September 17, 2024 Dan K

Circle expands USD Coin (USDC) to Sui network, leveraging Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for seamless transfers. Enhanced interoperability for developers.

UK FCA intensifies raids and enforcement actions on illegal cryptocurrency ATMs amid growing concerns over financial crimes.

UK FCA Charges First Individual for Illegal Crypto ATM Network

September 10, 2024 Dan K

The FCA charges a London resident for illegally operating crypto ATMs, marking the first prosecution of its kind amid rising crypto-related crimes.

Blockchain

Ramp Network Expands Crypto Purchases to All U.S. States

September 10, 2024 Dan K

Ramp Network expands its crypto services to all 50 U.S. states, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more digital assets to millions of users nationwide.

Metaplanet invests in Bitcoin, increasing its cryptocurrency holdings to nearly 400 BTC.

Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Reserves to Nearly 400 BTC Amid Economic Turmoil

September 10, 2024 Dan K

Metaplanet buys $2M worth of Bitcoin, boosting its reserves to nearly 400 BTC, as it seeks diversification amid Japan’s financial challenges.

Kraken crypto exchange urges regulatory clarity in Australia after Federal Court ruling

Kraken Urges Clearer Crypto Regulations in Australia After Federal Court Ruling

September 9, 2024 Dan K

Kraken urges clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruling deemed its fiat margin trading product violated local laws.

Three Japanese banks test cross-border stablecoin transfers using SWIFT API as part of Project Pax.

Japanese Banks to Test Cross-Border Stablecoin Transfers via SWIFT

September 7, 2024 Dan K

Japan’s top banks MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC begin testing cross-border stablecoin transfers using SWIFT’s API, a first step in revolutionizing remittances.

Ryan Salame faces prosecutors’ rebuttal over claims of a breached plea deal in his ongoing legal battle.

US Prosecutors Deny Breach of Plea Deal with FTX’s Ryan Salame Amid New Allegations

September 6, 2024 Dan K

U.S. prosecutors deny breaking a plea deal with Ryan Salame, former FTX executive, amid accusations of misconduct and ongoing legal battles.