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Promising Path for Web3 Social Platform: Andreessen Horowitz Executive
At the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), Sriram Krishnan, a partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),Craig GreenClearing the Air: FedNow Service Distinct from CBDC
The Federal Reserve has clarified that its upcoming service for instant payments between organizations, known as the FedNow service, is not related to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).Christopher SmithPro Gamers Eyeing Web3 and Blockchain Games
While game developers may have reservations about Web3 entering their games, professional gamers who earn a living from competitive gamingCornell RachelSolana Achieves 100% Uptime in Q2, Only 1 Outage in H1 2023
According to a report released by the Solana Foundation, the layer-one blockchain network, Solana, has shown significant improvements in reliability and uptime in 2023Wayne IngramTerraform Labs Appoints New CEO From Existing Team
Terraform Labs, the company behind Terra, has appointed a new CEO, Chris Amani, amid the legal issues faced by co-founder Do Kwon.Hallie GillCoin Center & Blockchain Association Slam DeFi Bill
The US Senate's newly introduced bill, the Crypto Assets National Security Enhancement Act (CANSEE),Jerry McNeillSam Bankman-Freed's Brother Prepares for Doomsday: Court Documents
In a recent court filing in Delaware bankruptcy court, it was revealed that Gabriel Bankman-Fried, brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, allegedly planned to use fundsJames DeanCouple in Bitfinex Money Laundering Scheme Strike Plea Deal
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, who were accused of laundering billions of dollars worth of bitcoin in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hack,Barry StidhamDOJ Charges FTX Founder Over Private Diary Leak
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, accusing him of leaking private documentsCraig GreenBitcoin Loses Appeal for Criminals - Ex-Elliptic Advisor
During a talk at EthCC Paris, Tara Annison, former head of crypto consulting at Elliptic, shed light on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency-related crime.Christopher SmithUS Agency Alerts: Crypto Scams on Social Media
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), which oversees financial matters in the US state of Vermont, has issued a warning about the increasingCornell RachelIndonesia Launches Crypto Exchange & Clearing House
The Indonesian government's national cryptocurrency exchange has officially commenced operations, as confirmed by Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti)Martha GrizzardHouse Republicans Introduce Digital Assets Bill
Republican members of the US House of Representatives Agriculture and Financial Services Committee have collaboratively introduced a 212-page bill named the Financial Innovation aWayne IngramFTX Sues Over Charity Investments and Donations
FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange, is taking steps to recover customer funds by filing a lawsuit on July 19. The legal action seeks the return of $71.6 million in companyHallie GillUK Financial Watchdog Launches Permanent Digital Sandbox in August
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has revealed the launch of a digital sandbox program aimed at providing support to technology companies in the early stages of product development.Jerry McNeillUS Lawmakers Urge SEC to Prioritize Cryptocurrency Legislation
On July 19, Representatives French Hill and Dusty Johnson joined the chorus of lawmakers expressing concerns over SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's approach to digital asset regulationBarry StidhamBipartisan Bill Targets DeFi and Cryptocurrency Security in US Senate
US Senator Jack Reed has put forth a bipartisan bill to the Senate on July 18, known as the Cryptoassets National Security Enhancement and EnforcementCraig GreenSpot Crypto ETF Applications Seek SEC Approval
Several companies' applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have taken a step forward in the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Christopher SmithRipple Ruling Impact and SEC Chief's Budget Request
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has requested "new tools, expertise, and resources" in the regulator's 2024 budget tCornell RachelKuwait's Crypto Trading Ban: A Major Move
Kuwait has joined the list of jurisdictions banning nearly all cryptocurrency operations, including Bitcoin. On July 18, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Kuwait's primary financial regulatorMartha Grizzard
