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    Deribit To List Options For SOL, MATIC and XRP; Set for European Expansion

    The largest cryptocurrency options exchange, Deribit has announced plans to expand its options offering to three additional altcoin coins.

    Crypto Products Record $78 Million Inflows, Marks Highest Point Since July: Report

    The digital asset market notches major growth as products see inflows totaling $78 million, its highest week since July.

    US Consumer Protection Agency Might Introduce E-banking Laws to Digital Assets

    The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) disclosed that the agency is considering transplanting e-banking laws to digital assets. 

    Crypto Exchange Upbit Faced Over 159,000 Hacking Attempts in H1 2023: Report

    South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, was reported to be the target of hacking attempts on over 159,000 occasions during the first half of 2023.

    Binance, OKX Adjust Crypto Operations to Comply With UK FCA’s New Regime

    Crypto exchange behemoth Binance has launched a dedicated domain for British users to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Financial Promotions Regime, effective October 8.

    South Korean Crypto Fraudster Jailed for 7 Years

    A convicted South Korean crypto fraudster has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

    India to Push Crypto Regulation Talks at Final FMCBG Meet in Morocco

    Finance ministers and central bank governors are all set to meet for the final time under India’s G20 presidency on October 12 and 13 in Marrakesh, Morocco. 

    Prosecutors Seek to Block SBF from Presenting Current Value of FTX’s Anthropic Investment During Trial

    Prosecutors in the ongoing Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial have requested the judge to prevent the defendant from presenting the current value of FTX’s $500 million investment in Anthropic, a startup artificial intelligence company. 

    Hong Kong Looks to Curb Retail Stablecoin Trading Amid Crypto Adoption

    Hong Kong is considering measures to restrict retail stablecoin trading for individual investors in response to the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, as stated by a local official. It is important to note that retail stablecoin trading is currently not permitted in Hong Kong.

    Backed Finance Rolls Out Crypto-Backed BlackRock ETF on Base Protocol

    Switzerland-based blockchain protocol Backed Finance has launched the first-ever tokenized government bond on the Base network. 

    Taiwanese Lawmakers Target November for First Crypto Regulatory Draft Bill: Report

    Taiwan legislators are working towards presenting the country's first crypto regulatory bill in November 2023, according to an exclusive interview granted to the Block's Timmy Shen.

    Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Receives Custodial Approval from UK’s FCA

    Komainu, a digital asset custody service, has announced its custodial approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

    JPMorgan Report: Ethereum’s Centralization Increased Post Merge and Shanghai Upgrades

    Ethereum's recent surge in ether (ETH) staking, spurred by the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, has raised concerns surrounding centralization and reduced overall staking yields, according to a Thursday report by JPMorgan.

    Ripple in Preliminary Talks with Australian Freight & Trade Alliance for Future Partnership

    Paul Zalai, Director of the Australian Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), disclosed the possibility of a future partnership with San Francisco-based fintech firm Ripple during an interview with TLG.

    Binance’s Spot Market Share Dips to 34.3% – What’s Behind the Decline?

    According to yesterday's report by cryptocurrency data provider CCData, Binance's spot market share has seen a notable decline, falling from 38.5% in August to 34.3% in September. This marks the seventh consecutive month of decreasing spot market share for the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange.

    Crypto VC Funding Declines Again in Q3 as Crypto Winter Drags On

    The crypto winter that began in 2022 yet to end, according to the latest figures on venture capital (VC) funding for crypto firms presented by data analytics firm FundStrat.