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    AsiaPay Partners with BLOX to Explore Crypto Payment Solutions in Malaysia

    Digital payment company AsiaPay has partnered with BLOX, a Malaysian web3 firm, to explore payment solutions around digital assets in the country. 

    FINRA’s 2024 Report Highlights Emergence of Crypto-Related Compliance Risks

    American self-regulatory body, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has added crypto considerations for companies to its annual oversight report, released Tuesday.

    Wintermute Reports 400% Surge in OTC Crypto Trading Volumes for 2023

    Wintermute has reported a staggering 400% increase in over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes for the year 2023 in the midst of a challenging year for crypto exchanges. In the latest report of its OTC performance, the crypto market maker and liquidity provider Wintermute revealed that its OTC trading volume has surged by four times despite the market downturn.

    Apple Store Removes Binance and Other Global Exchanges’ Apps in India Amid Wider Crackdown

    The mobile applications of several global cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, Mexc, and Kucoin, have disappeared from Apple’s App Store in India.

    Cybersecurity Risks in the Cryptocurrency Industry

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) social media account being compromised is concerning. Impersonations and hacks are nothing new in the cryptocurrency space but could the hack have been avoided?

    BitGo Gains In-Principle Approval from Authority to Operate in Singapore

    BitGo has recently been granted in-principle approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution license.

    Ukrainian Central Bank Says ‘Crypto Isn’t Money,’ Vows to Regulate Sector

    The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has stated that crypto “is not money,” and has reaffirmed its intention to regulate the sector – using EU law as a benchmark.

    El Salvador’s Bitcoin Investment Yields $12.6 Million in Unrealized Gains Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Decision

    El Salvador’s Bitcoin (BTC) portfolio of 2,798 tokens has yielded an unrealized profit of $12.6 million, and there are no plans to sell.

    BitPay Enables Gucci, Movie Ticket, and Mortgage Purchases with BNB, Chainlink

    BitPay, the world’s leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service, has unveiled an enhanced payment experience for its crypto customers, which is set to roll out this week.

    South Korean Ex-Police Officer Denies Crypto ‘Bribery’ Charges

    The trial of a former South Korean police officer has begun in Gwangju. The ex-law enforcer denies taking bribes during a suspected crypto fraud investigation.

    SEC Chair Gensler Issues Second Warning Ahead of Impending Spot Bitcoin ETF Verdict

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, Gary Gensler, is stirring feathers in the crypto space with his latest online post.

    Elastos Introduces Elacity DRM, Web3’s First Digital Rights Management Tool

    Elastos has announced the launch of Elacity DRM, a new digital rights management (DRM) tool designed specifically for Web3, focusing on video content creators.

    Blockchain Association Addresses Sen. Warren’s Criticism of Crypto Hires

    The Blockchain Association has published a public response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of the crypto industry’s hiring of former government officials.

    Thai Government’s Digital Wallet Stimulus Plan Under Scrutiny

    Has the Thai government’s plan to deposit money in citizens’ digital wallets received approval from the legal adviser? Depends on whom you’re asking.

    Russian Experts: 2024 Will Be a Big Year for Cross-border Crypto, CBDC Payments

    Russian legal and tech experts think that 2024 will mark a turning point for the use of crypto and CBDCs like the digital ruble in cross-border payments.

    Iranian Crypto Exchange Bit24.cash Reportedly Exposes Sensitive Data of Nearly 230K Users

    Iranian crypto exchange Bit24.cash users reportedly suffered a significant data breach exposing sensitive data of nearly 230K citizens. However, the exchange dismissed the allegation as “wholly untrue.”