CoinEx hack - compromised private keys led to $70M theft
CoinEx confirms that compromised private keys gave hackers access to hot wallets, leading to $70 million hack.
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Weak competition in AI race could hurt consumers — UK watchdog
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority wants to prevent AI from being used to undermine consumer trust.
Lawyer who laundered $400M from OneCoin scam denied new trial: Report
A lawyer who laundered $400 million from the OneCoin scam has been denied a new trial despite arguing there were legal mistakes and false testimony in the original trial in 2019.
Former Andreessen Horowitz execs launch Bastion after $25M funding round
The Web3 startup came out of stealth mode after a seed funding round led by a16z crypto, enabling firms to integrate web3 infrastructure into their existing enterprise technologies.
Canto, Astar blockchains plan migration to Ethereum ecoystem as layer 2s
By inheriting Ethereum’s security, Canto will be more decentralized and will enable trustless guarantees when bridging assets over, Polygon Labs said.
SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US software
A federal magistrate judge has denied the SEC's request to gain immediate access to Binance.US's software, asking the regulator to provide more specific requests for discovery.
SEC embroiled in court cases; Hester Peirce says crypto firms shouldn’t give up on US
The commissioner said she had seen awareness and knowledge of digital assets grow in her five years at the SEC, but largely, there was “more of the same” on enforcement actions.
Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFi
The funds include $380 million for early stage investments and a $200 million "opportunity fund."
Bitcoin investors are bullish on the US Fed’s $100B loss
The debt ceiling is unlikely to hold as the government faces increased pressure from interest rate payments, a potential catalyst for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run.
SEC accuses Binance of noncooperation, court unseals case documents: Law Decoded
The legal struggle between the SEC and Binance.US continues, with the company hitting new lows in trading volume.
Citi Token Services will provide payments, liquidity to institutional customers
The new blockchain-based service will use tokenized deposits for trading and liquidity services after two pilots.
Binance vs SEC: Hearing in Washington, DC, over BAM motion to compel starts now
The SEC claims Binance has been uncooperative despite the crypto exchange agreeing to a consent order on discovery in the regulator's case against it.
Bitbuy enters strategic partnership with Canadian crypto ATM firm Localcoin
Localcoin ATM will also be expanding its range of cryptocurrency offerings and launching a wallet app.
Crypto fund outflows reach nearly half a billion over 9 weeks — CoinShares
Crypto investment products have seen over $450 million in cumulative outflows over the past nine weeks.
Price analysis 9/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, TON, SOL
Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to make a comeback as traders expect the Fed to hold rates steady during their meeting this week.
The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: Video
Cointelegraph’s latest documentary takes viewers to Cuba, the land of classic cars, communism, hyperinflation and Bitcoin.
SEC claims Ceffu wallet provider is 'Binance-related' in motion against BAM
The securities regulator claims that "Ceffu" is a Binance entity and not merely a digital asset wallet provider.
What is Gala Games and how to buy GALA coin?
Gala Games is a blockchain-based gaming platform enabling players to create, own, and trade in-game assets using cryptocurrencies.
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
Decentralized finance needs alternatives to blockchain
Critics often overlook the inconvenient fact that “decentralized” blockchains in fact depend on centralized points of failure that have the potential to corrupt entire ecosystems.
What bear market? These crypto websites see traffic rising in 2023
Crypto exchanges HTX (formerly Huobi) and OKX have seen their traffic surging 200% and 185% YTD, respectively.
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024.
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
BTC price hits $27.4K as Bitcoin open interest matches Grayscale peak
BTC price gains more than 3% as the week begins, but concerns over open interest “ramping up” almost $1 billion in hours offer a sense of Grayscale deja vu.
Hut 8 receives green light from Canadian Supreme Court for USBTC merger
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has given Hut 8 final clearance to complete a proposed merger with USBTC.
Bosch, EU and blockchain companies to build decentralized IoT: IAA Mobility
Bosch and the Peaq network explain how the future of the Internet of Things and the Economy of Things will come via decentralization and on-chain automation.
South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B
According to the Korea Customs Service report, the value of unlawful foreign exchange transactions made using virtual currency was estimated to be worth $4 billion last year.
FOMC versus BTC price ‘local bottom’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin network fundamentals have never looked better, as optimism trickles back when it comes to BTC price strength in a key Fed rate decision week.
Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association
Hong Kong police reportedly arrested crypto influencer Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), who goes by the username “jolamchok” on Instagram, for his association with crypto exchange JPEX.