ApeFest Leaves Attendees in Agony: Vision Problems and Extreme Pain ReportedAttendees of Yuga Labs' ApeFest event in Hong Kong on November 4 have reported experiencing burns, vision impairment,Craig Green | --
MetaMinds CEO: Lack of Right Business Model Doomed Metaverse ProjectsMetaverse technology may not hold the same mainstream appeal for certain global tech leaders as it did two years ago,Martha Grizzard | --
Mauritius Envisions Metaverse Transformation in Financial ServicesThe Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) has initiated a consultation process to gather feedback from industryWayne Ingram | --
Yuga Labs Addresses ApeFest Vision Issue, Community Concerns GrowDuring Yuga Labs' ApeFest event in Hong Kong on November 4, several attendees reported experiencing eye-related issuesJerry McNeill | --
Binance's Grip on Spot Trading Weakens, Slipping to 40% in 2023Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has witnessed a notable decline in its market share in spot tradingSherry Cantwell | --
Hong Kong Regulator Meets Demand with Tokenized Investment RulesOn November 2, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a set of business requirements pertainingMartha Grizzard | --
UK Shapes Stablecoin Regulation with FCA and BOE DocumentsOn November 6, the United Kingdom unveiled a series of documents addressing the regulation of stablecoins.Hallie Gill | --
Prosecutors Call It Fraud: Closing Arguments in Sam Bankman-Fried's TrialThe trial of Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried has reached its final stages, as prosecutors presented their closing arguments on November 1.Martha Grizzard | --
Visa's Successful Digital HKD Pilot TestVisa, the global payment processor, has successfully completed a pilot program for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's central bank digital currency (CBDC)Hallie Gill | --
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX-Binance DealFederal prosecutors have alleged that Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX,Jerry McNeill | --
Backpack Set to Revolutionize Crypto Exchange Landscape in Dubai with VASP LicenseDubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license to Backpack,James Dean | --
Bastion Secures US Money Transmitter Licenses, Expands Crypto ServicesBastion, a new cryptocurrency startup established by former executives from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),Barry Stidham | --
FTX Claims Surge 57% After SBF's Guilty VerdictFTX, the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has seen its claims pricing reach a peak of 57%, according to data from Claims Market.Cornell Rachel | --
Abu Dhabi Pioneers Groundbreaking DLT Regulation for DAOs and Web3 InnovationsAbu Dhabi, the second most populous emirate in the United Arab Emirates, has taken a significant step by introducingMartha Grizzard | --
Five Nations Challenge Crypto Experts to Target Tax CrimesThe Joint Conference on Global Tax Enforcement (J5), an international organization dedicated to combating tax fraud,Wayne Ingram | --
SEC Seeks Summary Judgment in Terraform Labs CaseU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not accepting the jury's findings concerning alleged violations by Terraform LabsHallie Gill | --
NIST Forms AI Safety Institute ConsortiumThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Commerce are joining forces to establish the Artificial IntelligenceJerry McNeill | --
Jury Deliberations Commence in Sam Bankman-Fried TrialClosing arguments in the criminal trial of Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX,Barry Stidham | --
Dubai VARA Greenlights WadzPay: A Promising Crypto VentureDubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken a significant step in bolstering its crypto-friendly status by issuingChristopher Smith | --
ProShares Debuts Short Ether ETF as Crypto Volatility Rages OnOn November 2, ProShares, a significant player in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)Cornell Rachel | --
