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    FTX Scandal: What the Latest Testimony Means for the Cryptocurrency Industry

    As the FTX trial is unfolding, recent testimony has revealed major internal issues at the cryptocurrency exchange, raising questions about the industry at large. The revelations come amid a week of heated courtroom debates and could reshape the way cryptocurrency exchanges operate in the future.

    Coinbase Lobbying Strategy Faces Hurdles Following Hamas Crypto Use: Berenberg

    Financial analysts at Berenberg view recent reports of Hamas crypto donations as a major stumbling block to the pace of positive crypto regulations globally.

    Global Regulator: Crypto Exposure Reporting Should Be Mandatory for Banks

    The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has underscored the importance of disclosing banks' cryptoasset exposures, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting and greater transparency in the crypto space.

    South Korean Regulator to Establish Standards for Issuance and Distribution of Crypto

    South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is looking to establish comprehensive guidelines for the issuance and distribution of cryptocurrencies to enhance the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act passed earlier this year.

    Major Japanese Businesses Ask Gov’t to Reform Crypto Tax System

    Some of Japan’s biggest businesses have asked the nation’s government to make crypto tax reforms, as the country continues to pivot to Web3 and crypto.

    Singapore Establishes Task Forces to Assist Police in Crypto-Related Crimes

    Singapore's Attorney-General's Office has officially established two specialized task forces, comprising approximately 20 prosecutors, tasked with addressing the crypto related crimes.

    Calgarians Lost $22.5 Million in 340 Reported Crypto Scams This Year, City Police Warns

    Citizens of the Canadian city of Calgary have fallen victim to 340 crypto-related scams, losing over $22.5 million in this year alone, claims report.

    ‘Crypto Rug Pull’ Leaves ‘Hundreds’ of Central African Republic Investors ‘Penniless’

    Police in the Central African Republic suspect a rug pull after the operators of a crypto firm “vanished overnight.”

    Fidelity Digital Assets Become First Corporate Client to Leverage EY’s Blockchain Analyzer

    ‘Big Four’ accounting behemoth Ernst & Young (EY) unveiled Tuesday that Fidelity Digital Assets, the digital asset arm of Fidelity Investments, has adopted EY’s latest blockchain analytic tool.

    EU Crypto Investor Protections Won’t Kick In Until Dec. 2024: ESMA

    European crypto investors will have to wait a little longer for the full provisions of Markets-in Crypto Assets (MiCA) to kick in, according to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

    Binance US Ends FDIC Insurance for Crypto Holdings, Citing Updated Terms of Service

    The US Branch of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance US, recently communicated to its users that their cryptocurrency deposits are no longer covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance.

    Feds’ Bowman Dampens Hope of a US-backed CBDC in the Future

    Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman believed that implementing U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) could pose significant risks and tradeoffs for the country’s economic system.

    Fantom Foundation Faces Major Security Breach – $6.7 Million Lost

    The Fantom Foundation, the team dedicated to building the Fantom network, has reportedly fallen victim to a hack that led to a significant loss of approximately $6.7 million worth of digital assets.

    Crypto Political Capital Grows: University of Arkansas Partners with Coinbase and Haun Ventures

    Crypto-focused investment firms Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures are joining forces with the University of Arkansas to support a technology accelerator program, strengthening the US state of Arkansas's position in the crypto landscape.

    Coinbase to Delist 80 non-USD Trading Pairs — What’s Going On?

    Digital asset exchange Coinbase has announced a suspension on 80 non-USD trading pairs in a bid to boost liquidity on its platform.

    Bank of Canada Assesses DeFi’s Innovation and Challenges on Financial Markets

    The Bank of Canada published a staff analytical note that mirrors the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) alongside possible routes of wider market regulations.