DeFi enforcement sparks dissenting opinion from CFTC commissionerThe commissioner advocated public and stakeholder engagement through rulemaking, not just enforcement.Sep 8, 2023Amaka Nwaokocha
Turkish crypto exchange Thodex CEO gets 11,000-year sentence for $2B scam: Report The Thodex founder fled the country in 2021 only to be detained in Albania in August 2022 and extradited to Turkey in April 2023.Sep 8, 2023Prashant Jha
Bitcoin all-time high in 2025? BTC price idea reveals ‘bull run launch’Bitcoin hodlers need to look at November 2024 for clues as to when BTC price will aim for the moon next, says CryptoCon.Sep 8, 2023William Suberg
Ethereum’s proto-danksharding to make rollups 10x cheaper — Consensys zkEVM Linea headConsensys zkEVM Linea head Nicolas Liochon says speed and execution will continue to increase as it tweaks its Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution.Sep 8, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
Security platforms warn about hidden phishing and wallet drainer linksCybersecurity professional Christian Seifert gave an example on how Discord’s measures against malicious links can be abused by scammers.Sep 8, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Tencent’s AI leviathan, $83M scam busted, China’s influencer ban: Asia ExpressTencent builds a LLM with over 2 trillion training parameters, $83 million crypto scam busted in South Korea, China cracks down on crypto KOLs, and more...Sep 8, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Singapore regulatory sandbox lacks qualified crypto payment providersIn its fight against money laundering, Singapore provides operational licenses to crypto businesses that can showcase robust Anti-Money Laundering controls.Sep 8, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Blockchain could have prevented Nigeria’s naira scarcity — Local expertsAccording to Christopher Eniayemo, the decision to print new naira notes could have occurred via DeFi, involving Nigerians and aiding readiness for the change.Sep 8, 2023Amaka Nwaokocha
Ant Group launches new blockchain brand for Web3 developersThe new entity, ZAN, will help the parent company shake off its affiliations with Web3 and proceed to the IPO.Sep 8, 2023David Attlee
Africa’s blockchain journey begins with poverty alleviation — SumoTrust CEOGT Igwe Chrisent said Africa must erase poverty and help people into the middle class to drive faster blockchain technology adoption.Sep 8, 2023Amaka Nwaokocha
Decentralized Infura launch within months, Web2 cloud giants may join: ConsensysDecentralized Infura will consist of Infura and a decentralized market of other third-party data providers.Sep 8, 2023Brayden Lindrea
LBRY decides to fight: Blockchain firm files notice of appeal against SECBlockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY is planning to pick up the fight against the United States federal regulator again after losing the battle in November last year.Sep 8, 2023Martin Young
Synthetix DEX launch to join efforts reducing the ‘serious friction’ in DeFiSynthetix founder Kain Warwick tells Cointelegraph that Infinex will help reduce friction in DeFi and close the usability gap between DEXs and CEXs.Sep 8, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as prioritiesThe crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of the next phase in its expansion plans.Sep 8, 2023Jesse Coghlan
CTFC cracks down on DeFi protocols Opyn, ZeroEx and DeridexThe commodities regulator handed out fines of $250,000, $200,000, and $100,000, respectively, to the three firms in addition to cease and desist orders.Sep 8, 2023Brayden Lindrea
Binance CEO brushes off negativity, assures firm has ‘no liquidity issues’Despite the so-called FUD, Changpeng Zhao said in reality, the crypto industry has scored a number of massive wins in recent weeks.Sep 8, 2023Brayden Lindrea
CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot programCommissioner Caroline Pham called for the pilot program to kick off with a stakeholder roundtable and for the CFTC to propose and adopt rules on the risks retail investors face.Sep 7, 2023Turner Wright
JPMorgan moves into deposit tokens for settlements: ReportJPMorgan is reportedly developing the infrastructure to run a new deposit token, allowing settlements between banks for corporate clients.Sep 7, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
‘Pure’ DeFi has little chance for real-world use because of need for oracles: BISAccording to the Bank for International Settlements, a centralized oracle based on trust is the only option for DeFi, and variations of that model do exist.Sep 7, 2023Derek Andersen
Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto-mining malwareSoftware installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign.Sep 7, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Persistent macro headwinds could delay Bitcoin bull market — ARK InvestSeveral macroeconomic indicators suggest that bearish headwinds could strengthen during the remainder of 2023 and possibly negatively impact the crypto market.Sep 7, 2023Marcel Pechman
Former FTX exec will give up real estate, car and $11M following guilty plea: ReportRyan Salame will reportedly remain free on a $1 million bond until his sentencing hearing expected in March 2024.Sep 7, 2023Turner Wright
House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearingFollowing an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14.Sep 7, 2023Turner Wright
Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBIAfter investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group.Sep 7, 2023Tom Blackstone
CFPB examines Big Tech’s role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused on the role of Apple and Google in mobile payments with a critical eye.Sep 7, 2023Derek Andersen
Why is the crypto market down this week?Spot ETF delays, a strengthening U.S. dollar and increasing regulatory pressure are all adding to this week’s crypto market underperformance.Sep 7, 2023Kyle White
Tencent unveils ChatGPT rival in China amid continuing US AI chip banDespite heavy government regulations and ongoing struggles with hardware sourcing, Tencent’s large language model has been released for business use in China.Sep 7, 2023Tristan Greene
Meta’s assault on privacy should serve as a warning against AIFacebook was the worst thing to happen to user privacy over the last two decades. Artificial intelligence could be the worst thing to happen in the days ahead.Sep 7, 2023Callum Kennard
UK financial watchdog could give crypto firms until January 2024 for marketing complianceCompanies offering crypto services to U.K. residents have an Oct. 8 deadline to run “clear, fair and not misleading” marketing campaigns, but some could have until Jan. 8.Sep 7, 2023Turner Wright
Aave, Circle, Base become founding members of Tokenized Asset Coalition It’s a big day for asset tokenization, as many of the biggest names in the field announced the formation of an association to further its development.Sep 7, 2023Derek Andersen