HSBC rolls out cryptocurrency services in Hong Kong: Report
Three crypto ETFs listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong are now reportedly available for trading at Hong Kong’s largest bank.
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Crypto adoption in Cyprus beefed up by Bybit license approval
Following Binance’s departure from Cyprus, Bybit strengthens the island’s crypto ecosystem after acquiring an operating license.
Binance reverses decision to delist privacy coins in Europe
Binance said it revised operations to comply with EU standards after carefully considering feedback from the community and several projects.
The best blockchain “does not exist” — Cardano Foundation exec
Mel McCann, vice president of engineering at the Cardano Foundation, argued that there are different use cases for various blockchains.
BTC price up, fundamentals down? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin begins an “important” week with $30,000 still intact at the weekly close.
Binance eyes United Arab Emirates as ‘focal point’ for future operations
Binance Dubai general manager Alex Chehade says there are plenty of good reasons why the UAE will become the world’s next major crypto hub.
Australia’s token mapping to be ‘tech agnostic,’ says Treasury official
Trevor Power hopes the framework will fall closer on the “spectrum” to the EU’s MiCA, as opposed to the current regulatory position in the U.S.
Bitcoin ETF fever returns: 'Biggest' inflow to ProShares' BITO in a year
ProShares’ BITO Bitcoin ETF saw a weekly inflow of $65 million as institutional investors have seemingly regained their mojo for Bitcoin futures.
'Keep Australia safe': Dystopian draft bill against 'misinformation' unveiled
The proposed legislation could have serious implications for free speech in Australia says Shadow Communications Minister David Coleman.
Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF
The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not currently protected by regulation.
Huobi sues… Huobi? 3AC rises from ashes, Korea crypto contagion: Asia Express
Huobi Global’s woes intensify, OPNX exchange volume up 2.5M%, 3AC is dead — long live 3AC Ventures, South Korea crypto contagion update.
Don’t follow the US: Blockchain Aus CEO hammers ‘regulation by enforcement’
Blockchain Australia, the country’s peak crypto industry body has announced a new CEO who wants to speed up the crypto regulatory process.
Uncertainty over digital assets traps institutions in 'supervisory void' — Fed Governor
Lack of clarity on digital assets could have significant consequences for banks navigating higher interest rates, according to Fed Governor Michelle Bowman.
Token issuers in Japan exempt from 30% crypto tax on paper gains
Japan's National Tax Agency published a partial revision of its corporate tax guidelines, implementing new tax rules for token issuers.
Bitcoin trades above $30K, boosting traders’ interest in ETH, ARB, VET and STX
Bitcoin and Ether’s recovery has improved traders' sentiment, which could trigger buying in ARB, VET, and STX.
US Treasury yields are rising — What does it mean for Bitcoin price?
The 5-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest level in 3 months, but the typical inverse correlation-based price action with Bitcoin might not work this time.
Amazon to invest $100M in generative AI center: Report
AWS is building a $100 million AI center to keep up with increasing competition in cloud infrastructure services.
Terra Allies’ Six Samurai team aims to revive the ecosystem
The Terra Allies senior full stack engineering team, known as the Six Samurai, has presented their Q3 spend proposal, emphasizing their deep passion as Luna Classic holders.
Bitcoin sees new all-time highs in 3 countries as BTC price pokes $31K
Bitcoin price strength across the board continues into a weekly close that analysis says should stay above $30,000.
ChatGPT Plugin goes live for Hedera network
Users can view account balances through a Network Explorer or programmatically retrieve them via the mirror node REST API, which the plugin will utilize.
Judge grants Hermès request to halt all 'MetaBirkin' NFT sales
The MetaBirkin creator argued that his project was protected under the first amendment as artistic expression, however that defense ultimately fell short.
$794K SIM swap hacker PlugwalkJoe sentenced to five years in prison
The hacker managed to steal $794,000 worth of crypto from an exchange via a SIM swap attack on an exec, but ultimately he didn’t cover his tracks well.
Bitcoin’s ‘Great Accumulation,’ Binance.US resumes fiat withdrawals, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, June 18-24
Bitcoin’s “Great Accumulation” period has begun, Binance.US withdrawals resume, and the U.K. prepares for its upcoming crypto regulation.
Tokenized FTX claim is used as collateral for a loan
A creditor of now-bankrupted crypto exchange FTX pledged a $31,307 claim as collateral for a DeFi loan.
Ether price eyes $3K as exchanges’ ETH balances drop to an all-time low
On-chain data and ETH price charts are beginning to hint at a possible rally to $3,000.
Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong's SFC chief
According to the CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, Julia Leung Fung-yee, incorporating virtual assets into the regulatory system was crucial after FTX bankruptcy.
Shiba Inu Burn Twitter account experiences suspension
The account holders expressed in their tweet that the Developer Portal indicates a violation of Twitter Rules and policies by their app.
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Trader takes $4M short position on TrueUSD as issuer halts mints and redemptions
An Ethereum user used Aave’s v2 lending platform by depositing 7.5 million USDC as collateral.
Mainstream media challenge decision to protect FTX customers: Report
Legal representatives of the media outlets have reportedly argued that FTX is not entitled to a “novel and sweeping exception” just because its customers used cryptocurrency.