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SEBA Bank Takes the Crypto Stage in Hong Kong!
The Hong Kong division of Swiss crypto-backed bank SEBA Bank has been granted an approval-in-principle from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures CommissionJerry McNeillBinance Bars Venezuelan Banks from P2P Payments
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has taken steps to remove Venezuelan banks from its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading serviceWayne IngramSurge in AI Mentions in Q2 Earnings Calls by Tech Giants
The second quarter of this year saw a significant increase in mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) in major technology companies' earnings calls, according to Reuters.Jerry McNeillUS Defense Bill Raises Concerns for USDC and Stablecoins
The passage of a new defense bill by the US Senate has raised concerns for stablecoins like Circle's dollar coin, USDC, as well as other stablecoin issuers.Wayne Ingram
DTCC Stance: No Collateral for Bitcoin ETFs
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a key player in financial services, has declared its decision to withhold collateralMartha Grizzard
Blockaid: Defender of Crypto Drainer Shutdown, Counters 'False Positives' Claims
Blockaid, a Web3 security platform, recently claimed that its software has led to the shutdown of at least one cryptocurrency drainJames DeanGerman Regulator Investigates Worldcoin in 2022
The Bavarian State Data Protection Supervisory Office (BayLDA) has initiated an investigation into the human identity verification project Worldcoin,Wayne IngramIllegal Crypto Miners Caught Stealing Electricity in Borneo
Authorities in the town of Miri, located on the island of Borneo, took action against an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation following a tip-off from the public.James Dean
Robinhood's Crypto Boom: Q1 Trading Soars 224%, SEC Action Sparks Disappointment
During Robinhood's first-quarter earnings call, CEO Vladimir Tenev expressed disappointment over the SEC's issuance of a Wells notice,Christopher Smith
Fairshake PAC Makes Waves: Raises $102M to Back Crypto-Friendly Candidates
Public Citizen reported on May 6 that a political action committee (PAC) geared towards supporting candidatesBarry Stidham
Manchester City Teams Up with Quidd for Exclusive Digital Collectibles
Manchester City Football Club has initiated a multi-year collaboration with Quidd,Barry Stidham
Microsoft and Google Earnings: AI Takes Center Stage
In their recent second-quarter earnings reports, tech giants Microsoft and Google parent company AlphabetWayne Ingram
Core Scientific's Post-Bankruptcy Revenue Surg
Robinhood, the discount brokerage firm, has recently broadened access to its crypto wallet, extending its availability to Android users.Craig Green
Crypto Crossroads: Will Digital Cash Be a Boon or Bane for Liberty
The former chairman of the U.S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),Craig Green
Nexo's Bold Move: $12M Allocated for Ecosystem Incentives
Nexo, a crypto lending protocol, is marking its sixth anniversary by allocating 10 million NEXO tokens, valued at $12.5 millionJames Dean
Trump's NFT Dinner: Crypto Enthusiasts Await Exclusive Meeting
Buyers of the “Mugshot” non-fungible token (NFT) featuring Donald Trump expressed intentions to dine with the former US president at his Mar-a-Lago residenceHallie Gill
US Blockchain Integrity Act: Proposed Ban on Crypto Mixers for 2 Years
The U.S. House of Representatives has presented the “Blockchain Integrity Act,” a legislative proposal aimed at prohibiting cryptocurrency mixersJerry McNeill
Blockchain Education Soars in Crypto Boom
The surge in cryptocurrency industry growth has prompted a corresponding rise in cryptocurrency education initiatives,Barry Stidham
Australian Tax Office Targets 1.2 Million Crypto Exchange Users for Data
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is intensifying efforts to address potential tax evasion within the cryptocurrencyCornell Rachel
Colombia's Banking Trailblazer: Launches Crypto Exchange with Peso Stability
Bancolombia, Colombia's largest bank, has recently ventured into the realm of cryptocurrencies with the launch of its own cryptocurrencyChristopher Smith
