Crypto Dominates Canadian Fintech Investment for Second Consecutive YearA recent report by accounting agency KPMG reveals that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are leading investmentsChristopher Smith | --
Disney's Metaverse Move: $1.5B Investment in Epic GamesThe Walt Disney Co. is set to make a significant foray into the gaming realm by acquiring a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games,Cornell Rachel | --
Bakkt's Financial Strain Emerges Amid Bitcoin HypeBakkt, a cryptocurrency company founded in 2019 and backed by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)Martha Grizzard | --
Deus X, Bridgetower Launch $250M VenturePrivate equity firms Deus X Capital and Bridgetower Capital are teaming up to launch Bridgetower Middle EastWayne Ingram | --
Lawsuit Targets NBA for Marketing Collab with Failed Crypto Lender Voyager DigitalThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is facing a potential class-action lawsuit regarding its marketing partnership with Voyager Digital,Hallie Gill | --
WordPress Crypto Widget Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive DataThe Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has drawn attention to a vulnerability in the cryptocurrencyJerry McNeill | --
Hut 8 CEO Resigns Amid Short Seller AllegationsHut 8, a Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Miami, has undergone a leadership transition following recent controversies.Sherry Cantwell | --
Microsoft Azure Pioneers Voice-Driven Generative AI for India-Centric AppsMicrosoft is strengthening its presence in Asia through a fresh collaboration with Indian startup Sarvam AIJames Dean | --
Chainalysis Reports Record $1B Ransomware Payments in 2023In 2023, a staggering $1 billion was pilfered in cryptocurrency ransomware payments, marking a record-high figureBarry Stidham | --
Prosecutors Request Hearing on Bankman-Fried and Mashinsky LawyersThe U.S. government has initiated hearings to address potential conflicts of interest arisingCraig Green | --
South Korea Probes OKX for Unregistered ServicesSouth Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) authorities have launched an investigation into OKX following accusationsChristopher Smith | --
Urgent Call: Regulate Metaverse to Safeguard Against Corporate Domination and FragmentationAccording to a study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS),Cornell Rachel | --
TradeStation Crypto Resolves SEC and State Charges Over Asset LendingOn February 6, trading platform TradeStation Crypto reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Martha Grizzard | --
Maxine Waters Signals Imminent Stablecoin Agreement Among LawmakersU.S. lawmakers are reportedly on the brink of passing a highly anticipated stablecoin billWayne Ingram | --
ARK 21Shares Reinvents Ethereum ETF: Introduces Cash Creates and Staking FeaturesARK 21Shares has made adjustments to its spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) application,Hallie Gill | --
India's Innovative Approach: Offline Solutions for Rural CBDC AdoptionReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has announced the central bank's intention to explore offline solutionsJerry McNeill | --
Crypto's Money Laundering Impact: Far Below Cash, Report FindsAccording to a comprehensive risk assessment report from the U.S. Treasury Department,Sherry Cantwell | --
Hong Kong's Sweeping AML Proposal Targets OTC Crypto TradersThe Hong Kong government has announced plans to enhance supervision of over-the-counter (OTC)James Dean | --
WeMade Asserts Compliance Exemptions Amid Regulatory ProbeWeMade, a South Korean Web3 game developer, has rebutted allegations of coin over-issuance fraud leveled againstBarry Stidham | --
Portal's Stellar Start: $34M Seed Round Fuels Innovation in Bitcoin Atomic SwapsFinancial technology firm Portal has successfully raised $34 million in seed funding, with support from prominent investorsSherry Cantwell | --
