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    Juror Unfamiliarity of Cryptocurrency Poses Challenge in FTX Trial

    As the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, begins, the complexity of the world of crypto is emerging as a significant challenge for both the prosecution and the defense.

    US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Several Chinese Crypto Wallets Linked to Illegal Drug Dealers

    The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl.

    Hong Kong Emerging as Crypto Hub Amid East Asia’s Regulatory Challenges — Is China Reversing Course?

    Although Eastern Asia - once a top market - has seen a decline in crypto activity over the past several years, Hong Kong may provide the region with "a potential tailwind," according to research firm Chainalysis.

    Crypto Platform Ripple Joins Growing List of MPI License Holders in Singapore

    The Singapore subsidiary of crypto payments giant Ripple has officially received its Major Payments Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

    Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s Criminal Trial Set for September 2024

    Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is set to face a criminal trial beginning on September 17, 2024.

    FTX’s $500 Million Investment in OpenAI Rival Offers Hope for Creditors as Anthropic Eyes $2 Billion Funding from Google

    FTX's $500 million investment in Anthropic in 2022 could potentially become a game-changer for creditors after OpenAI rival revealed its intention to raise another $2 billion from Google and other firms.

    Japan May Become ‘Crypto El Dorado’ – South Korean Experts

    Japan is aiming to become a crypto and Web3 “powerhouse,” South Korean analysts and experts believe – but some think Seoul still has what it takes to surpass Tokyo.

    Royal Thai Police Retrieves $277 Million From Fraudsters With Binance’s Help

    The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), an arm of the Royal Thai Police, has announced the successful retrieval of $277 million (about 10 billion THB in local currency) in digital funds from internet fraudsters, all thanks to its collaboration with the Binance exchange. 

    Dirham-Inspired DRAM Stablecoin Listed on Uniswap, PancakeSwap

    Swiss-based blockchain firm Distributed Technologies Resources (DTR) has announced the launch of a Dirham-backed stablecoin, DRAM. The token launched today, October 3, 2023.

    Hong Kong’s Crypto Advancements Could Boost East Asian Crypto Activity, Says Chainalysis Report

    A recent report from Chainalysis suggests that Hong Kong could play a significant role in reviving crypto activity in the East Asian region, which has faced challenges due to a China-wide ban on crypto trading activities since 2019.

    Sam Bankman-Fried in the Dock: A Deep Dive into FTX’s Bankruptcy and Alleged Crypto Fraud

    Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, is set to face trial in federal court in Manhattan, starting with jury selection today. The 31-year-old is accused of being the architect behind one of the largest financial crimes in U.S. history, following the bankruptcy of his crypto platform FTX. 

    Suspicious Activity: FTX Hacker Moves 22,500 ETH Worth $37 Million – What’s Going On?

    In a series of concerning transactions, the hacker or group of hackers believed to be behind last year’s infamous FTX hack has moved millions of dollars’ worth of stolen crypto.

    New Investment Firm Deus X Capital Targets Crypto Opportunities with $1 Billion in Assets

    Deus X Capital, a newly launched investment firm backed by a family office, has entered the crypto space with a combined $1 billion in fresh capital and existing investments.

    Bank of Portugal’s Chief Pushes For Global Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know

    The governor of Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno has called for international cooperation towards a global framework for crypto regulation.

    Kazakhstan’s Miners Write Letter to President, Makes Plea For Lower Energy Prices

    Digital asset miners in Kazakhstan have written an open letter to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev asking for lower energy prices.

    CFTC Chair Clashes with SEC’s Gensler, Argues Majority of Crypto Should Be Seen as Commodities

    Yesterday at the Futures Industry Association Expo, Rostin Behnam, Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reiterated his call for a comprehensive regulatory structure for the crypto sector.