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    «I am being used as a scapegoat,» Former Voyager CEO Responds to CFTC Lawsuit

    U.S. regulators have initiated legal actions against former Voyager Digital CEO and co-founder, Steve Ehrlich, accusing him of engaging in fraudulent activities and deliberately misrepresenting the level of government protections afforded to his customers. 

    China’s FX Minister Suggests CBDC Programmability for Macroeconomic Management

    An official from China's foreign exchange regulatory body has suggested the potential use of "programmable features" within China's Central Bank-Backed Digital Currency (CBDC) to bolster the effectiveness of monetary policy tools. 

    DeFi User Mistakenly Swaps $131,350 in USDR for $0 in USDC

    In an unexpected turn of events, a decentralized finance (DeFi) user accidentally lost a fortune after he swapped $131,350 in wrapped USDR (wUSDR) for $0 in USDC.

    Mastercard Announces Successful Wrapped CBDC Trial in Partnership with Reserve Bank of Australia

    Mastercard has announced a successful demonstration of an innovative solution that enables the wrapping of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on various blockchain networks.

    Court Approves Genesis and FTX $175 Million Settlement Deal Despite Outrage from Creditors

    A United States court has approved the settlement terms of bankrupt digital asset lender, Genesis and FTX's sister company, Alameda Research.

    Charlie Munger’s Zoomtopia Keynote: Crypto, AI, and Life Wisdom

    Charlie Munger, renowned investor and Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, took the stage during video conferencing company Zoom’s Zoomtopia conference on October 4, sharing his thoughts on crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and valuable life lessons.

    Here’s How the Latest Hot US CPI Numbers Impacted Crypto Markets

    Hotter-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation numbers did little the shift sentiment in the crypto market on Thursday.

    Republik’s $6 Million Funding Boosts Valuation to $75 Million in Web3 Quest – Crypto Funding Making a Comeback?

    Web3 social media startup Republik has announced the successful closure of its $6 million seed funding round, bringing its valuation to $75 million.

    Examining Crypto: Was It Ever More Than a Solution in Search of a Problem?

    As FTX executives testify to the sheer magnitude of ex-boss Sam Bankman-Fried’s seismic crypto fraud during his trial, some can’t help but wonder what legitimate purpose the industry can ever actually serve.

    Coinbase Trading Volume Plunges 52% to $76 Billion, Marks Lowest Quarter After Public Listing

    Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume in the United States, recorded a significant decline in spot trading volumes as the crypto bear season drags on.

    TON Foundation Aims to Secure Guinness World Record as the World’s Fastest Blockchain

    On October 11, the Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) announced its participation in a Guinness World Records-approved competition to claim the title of "world's fastest blockchain." The public network performance test is slated to take place on October 31, 2023, at 15:00 UTC. During this event, the blockchain network will be rigorously tested for its reliability, scalability, and speed.

    Alameda Research Lost $200M to Several Phishing Attacks Due to “Poor Security Practices”: Ex-FTX Engineer

    Former Alameda Research software engineer Aditya Baradwaj has exposed several security flaws that reportedly caused the FTX’s sister hedge fund at least a staggering $200 million.

    Japanese Firms to Use Digital Currency for Clean Energy Certificate Settlements

    A consortium of Japanese firms is set to launch a yen-based digital currency, "DCJPY," by July 2024, that will be used in transaction and settlement of clean energy certificates.

    Avalanche-based Star Arena Recovers 90% of Hacked Funds, Offers 10% Bounty

    On-chain social platform, Star Arena has announced a recovery of assets drained from its platform over the weekend following an agreement with the hacker. 

    Stellar Partners With Certora for Security Checks on Soroban Smart Contracts

    The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has announced its initiation of security checks for Soroban, the advanced smart contract platform within the Stellar network. This is in anticipation of Soroban's launch.

    Federal Judge Orders Mediation for BlockFi and Three Arrows Capital Dispute Over $284 Million Payments

    A US bankruptcy judge, in order to resolve the legal battle over a significant $284 million claim by bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) against crypto lender BlockFi, has ordered them to enter mediation.