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Dubai's VARA Crypto Regulator Undergoes Leadership Change, Expands Operations
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which oversees cryptocurrencies in Dubai,Jerry McNeillCongress Calls for Financial Authorities to Overturn SEC's SAB 121
A collective of US Congress members has issued a memorandum, urging significant financial authorities to either take definitive actionSherry CantwellTurkey Considers New Crypto Rules on Licensing, Taxation
Reports indicate that Turkey is contemplating comprehensive regulation of its cryptocurrency marketJames DeanHouse Subcommittee Seeks Clarity on Crypto and Crime
The Nov. 15 hearing, titled "Cryptocrime in Context: Disrupting Illicit Activity in Digital Assets,Christopher SmithIMF Chief Backs CBDCs: Replacing Cash, Enhancing Inclusion
During the Singapore Fintech Festival, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)Cornell RachelTornado Cash Users Appeal Treasury Judgment
A group of users of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash has taken legal action by filing an appeal in federal courtJerry McNeillPolygon Gas Fees Soar 1,000% Amid Token Craze
The gas fees on Polygon, Ethereum's layer 2 scaling solution, experienced a massive surge of over 1,000%Christopher SmithSushi Explores Native Bitcoin DeFi Swaps on ZetaChain
Sushi, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has joined forces with ZetaChain, an interoperability platformMartha GrizzardFormer Bithumb Chair Faces 8-Year Prison Term
Lee Jeong-hoon, the former chairman of Bithumb, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchangeHallie GillBinance to Launch Thai Exchange in Local Venture
Binance is gearing up to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand in collaboration with Gulf Energy Development Company,Sherry CantwellPhilippines to Offer $179M in First Tokenized Bonds Sale
The Philippine Treasury Department made an unprecedented move by opting to issue its inaugural tokenized Treasury bond worth 10 billion pesosJames DeanSouth Korea's Pension Fund Snags 280K Coinbase Shares
During the third quarter of 2023, South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS)Barry StidhamAave Companies Rebrands to Avara, Acquires 'Family Wallet
Aave Companies, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) entity, has undergone a significant rebrandingChristopher SmithBrazil's Crypto Regulations Fueling Competitiveness
At the Lisbon Web Summit, José Ribeiro, the CEO of Coinext, a cryptocurrency exchangeCornell RachelCoinShares Obtains Buying Rights for Valkyrie's Crypto ETF
European digital asset management firm CoinShares has obtained an exclusive option to acquire Valkyrie FundsMartha GrizzardRepublic Partners with Avalanche for Investment Note
Republic, a new investment and technology firm, is set to introduce a blockchain-based security token called Republic Note.Hallie GillAtomic Wallet Pleads Disconnection from $100M Hack Lawsuit, Citing Absence of US Ties
The entity responsible for Atomic Wallet has moved to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed in a U.S. courtJames DeanYearn.finance Token Plunges 43% Amid Exit Scam Speculation
The governance token of Yearn.finance experienced a steep decline of over 43%Barry StidhamHong Kong's OSL Owner Secures Impressive $90M Investment
BC Technology Group, the operator of the Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency exchange OSL,Martha GrizzardBlockchain.com Slashes 2022 Valuation with $110M Funding Round
Blockchain.com, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, has concluded a substantial $110 millionJerry McNeill
