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    Galaxy Digital Is Keen on European Expansion As The Firm Hires First Regional Head

    Digital asset services firm, Galaxy Digital seeks an international expansion to Europe with the addition of a regional chief.

    Union Bank of the Philippines Secures Central Bank License to Offer Crypto Trading

    Philippine’s Union Bank has become the first and only bank in the country to receive a license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP).

    California Revisits Stringent Licensing for Crypto Businesses with New Bill AB 39 — Here’s What You Need to Know

    California is once again taking steps to tighten crypto regulation with a new bill, AB 39, introduced on Tuesday.

    JPEX Floats «DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan» for Users as Authorities Block Access to Exchange

    In response to the ongoing HK$1.3 billion scandal in which Hong Kong police have asked telecom service providers to block access to JPEX's website, resulting in the arrest of three additional individuals suspected of conspiracy, JPEX has put forth a new dividend plan for its investors.

    ASIC Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Bit Trade for Alleged Compliance Failures

    Australia's regulatory body, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has initiated legal proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, the provider of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange for Australian users, for breaching design and distribution obligations related to its margin trading product.

    Breaking: Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Repayment Deadline to October 2024

    Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Trustee has once again extended the deadline for repayments to its creditors. 

    US House Committee Passes Bill to Block Digital Dollar Launch

    A bill designed to block the potential launch of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) has progressed to the floor of the US House of Representatives following the house committee approval on Wednesday. 

    Lawmaker: Hong Kong Aiming for Stablecoin Regulations by Mid-2024

    Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu has announced the launch of the second round of consultations aimed at formulating stablecoin issuance guidelines.

    a16z Crypto Leads $3.6 Million Seed Round for Decentralized Information Exchange Protocol Freatic — What Does It Do?

    Freatic, a decentralized information exchange protocol built by a team of developers, has secured $3.6 million from a trove of investors. 

    Microsoft Plans Expand Support for Crypto Wallets Across Next Generation of Hardware Products, Documents Suggest

    The next generation of Microsoft hardware products might include better support for crypto wallets, a report by Axios suggested on Monday.

    US Presidential Hopeful Ramaswamy to Release “Comprehensive Crypto Policy Framework” Before Thanksgiving

    A major candidate for the US Presidency is on the verge of releasing a “comprehensive crypto policy framework”.

    70% of South Korean Reported Foreign Assets Are Crypto- Here’s More

    South Korea’s crypto adoption grows as authorities disclosed that 70% of the nation’s reported overseas assets are cryptocurrencies.

    CoinEx to Resume Withdrawals of Certain Cryptos Following Security Breach

    Cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx, that fell victim to a hack last week, is set to start its deposit and withdrawal services for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), from September 21.

    FCA Report Highlights Talks Between Banks and Crypto Firms Amid Rising Debanking Worries

    The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated talks between banks and crypto firms experiencing difficulties in accessing banking services, according to a recent report addressing the issue of debanking in the country.

    Prime Trust Crypto Custodian Signals Potential Layoffs for 62 Employees – Is the Bear Market to Blame?

    Now-bankrupt crypto custodian Prime Trust has notified employees of potential layoffs affecting 62 individuals within the next two months, according to Nevada's Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation.

    Breaking: Donald Trump Jr.’s X Account Hacked; Falsely Reports Ex-President Trump’s Death, Expresses Support for Richard Heart in SEC Case

    Donald Trump Jr.’s X account (formerly Twitter) was hacked for about 30 minutes followed by a series of wild tweets on his ‘father’s death’, a potential attack on North Korea including swipes at Elon Musk.