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France Moves Ahead With Tighter Crypto Rules for New Entrants

French lawmakers have approved a set of stricter rules for crypto companies, which now only need the approval of President Emmanuel Macron to be signed into law.

Voyager Clients Vote 97% in Favor of $1B Restructuring Plan

The bankrupt crypto broker Voyager Digital announced that 97% of its customers with account holder claims have voted

Mar 1, 2023

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Set Up Platform for Digital Assets

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), Israel's sole public trading platform for equity and debt

Feb 27, 2023

Solana Network Back Online Following Second Restart

The Solana blockchain is back online after two attempts to restart the network.

Feb 27, 2023

February 24, 2023

Montana’s ‘Right to Mine’ Crypto Bill Moves Closer to Passing as Law

Feb 24, 2023Read more: Montana’s ‘Right to Mine’ Crypto Bill Moves Closer to Passing as Law

A cryptocurrency mining rights bill with laws that would prohibit the discrimination of crypto miners is one step closer to fruition after

US Federal Reserve Denies Custodia Bank's Request for Fed Supervision

Feb 24, 2023Read more: US Federal Reserve Denies Custodia Bank's Request for Fed Supervision

The United States Federal Reserve has denied a request from cryptocurrency bank Custodia Bank to reconsider its membership application to

February 23, 2023

SEC and New York Regulators Push Back on Binance.US's Acquisition of Voyager

Feb 23, 2023Read more: SEC and New York Regulators Push Back on Binance.US's Acquisition of Voyager

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and the Attorney General of the

Coinbase Is Building Its Own Ethereum Layer-2 Network Called 'Base'

Feb 23, 2023Read more: Coinbase Is Building Its Own Ethereum Layer-2 Network Called 'Base'

Coinbase has today unveiled Base, its own Ethereum layer-2 network.

February 22, 2023

Uniswap Traders Can Now Buy NFTs With UNI, SHIB or Any Ethereum Token

Feb 22, 2023Read more: Uniswap Traders Can Now Buy NFTs With UNI, SHIB or Any Ethereum Token

NFT marketplaces typically have restrictions on which cryptocurrencies can be used to purchase assets—but Uniswap’s NFT marketplace has

FTC Objects to Voyager Digital Restructuring Plan, Citing Ongoing Investigation

Feb 22, 2023Read more: FTC Objects to Voyager Digital Restructuring Plan, Citing Ongoing Investigation

The Federal Trade Commission has objected to crypto broker Voyager Digital’s third attempt at a bankruptcy restructuring plan

February 21, 2023

Microsoft & Ankr Partner to Offer Blockchain Node Infrastructure Service

Feb 21, 2023

FTX Japan Resumes Crypto, Fiat Withdrawals

Feb 21, 2023Read more: FTX Japan Resumes Crypto, Fiat Withdrawals

The prominent cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, collapsed in November 2022. Ever since, there have been multiple turns in the case.

February 17, 2023

Japan Announces Launch of New CBDC Pilot This April

Feb 17, 2023Read more: Japan Announces Launch of New CBDC Pilot This April

The Bank of Japan has announced plans to roll out a new pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) program in April.

SEC Sues Terraform Labs and Founder Do Kwon For Securities Fraud

Feb 17, 2023Read more: SEC Sues Terraform Labs and Founder Do Kwon For Securities Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged Singapore-based Terraform Labs and founder and CEO Do Hyeong Kwon—better

February 16, 2023

Wyoming Bill Helps Shield Citizens’ Private Keys From Government Intrusion

Feb 16, 2023Read more: Wyoming Bill Helps Shield Citizens’ Private Keys From Government Intrusion

Wyoming, a historically friendly state for crypto companies and investors

GQ Joins List of Legacy Media Outlets Boarding NFT Bandwagon

Feb 16, 2023Read more: GQ Joins List of Legacy Media Outlets Boarding NFT Bandwagon

Men’s fashion magazine GQ has launched its first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) collection, featuring 1,661 algorithmically-generated pieces.

February 15, 2023

Warren Pledges to Reintroduce Crypto AML Bill

Feb 15, 2023Read more: Warren Pledges to Reintroduce Crypto AML Bill

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said she plans to reintroduce legislation with Sen.

Napster Begins Planned Acquisition Spree Amid Shift to Web3

Feb 15, 2023Read more: Napster Begins Planned Acquisition Spree Amid Shift to Web3

The longest-running independent music streaming service is making a Web3 push.

February 14, 2023

Siemens Issues First Digital Bond on Blockchain

Feb 14, 2023Read more: Siemens Issues First Digital Bond on Blockchain

First digital bond on a public blockchain in accordance with Germany’s Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) Siemens is a pioneer in the

Judge Halts SEC, CFTC Cases Against Bankman-Fried Until Criminal Trial Concludes

Feb 14, 2023Read more: Judge Halts SEC, CFTC Cases Against Bankman-Fried Until Criminal Trial Concludes

Civil proceedings from the SEC and CFTC against disgraced crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried have been deferred until the former CEO’s

February 13, 2023

Paxos Halts BUSD Minting as SEC Reportedly Prepares Lawsuit

Feb 13, 2023Read more: Paxos Halts BUSD Minting as SEC Reportedly Prepares Lawsuit

The SEC is reportedly taking aim at the owner and issuer of the world’s third-largest stablecoin, Binance USD.

Draft EU Rules Will Force Banks to Give Cryptocurrencies Highest Risk Rating

Feb 13, 2023Read more: Draft EU Rules Will Force Banks to Give Cryptocurrencies Highest Risk Rating

Under new draft EU rules, banks holding cryptocurrencies may soon be forced under law to assign the digital assets the highest possible

February 10, 2023

China Approves Launch of New Blockchain Research Hub in Beijing

Feb 10, 2023Read more: China Approves Launch of New Blockchain Research Hub in Beijing

China’s Ministry of Science and Technology has approved the construction of its National Blockchain Technology Innovation Centre.

PayPal Held Over $500M in Bitcoin, Ethereum Last Quarter

Feb 10, 2023Read more: PayPal Held Over $500M in Bitcoin, Ethereum Last Quarter

Payments giant Paypal held over half a billion dollars worth of the two largest cryptocurrencies as of December 31, 2021

February 9, 2023

SEC Investigating Crypto Exchange Kraken Over Securities Violations

The SEC is investigating San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for violating securities laws, according to reports.

Aave Launches Native Stablecoin on Ethereum Testnet

Aave Companies, the firm behind the eponymously-named lending and borrowing protocol

February 7, 2023

Tech giant Dell Joins Hedera’s Governing Council

Technology giant Dell will join the likes of Google, FIS and Abrdn on the governing council of the enterprise network Hedera

WeTransfer Turns to NFTs in Tie Up With Blockchain Firm Minima

WeTransfer has taken its first step into the NFT business by partnering with Minima, a Swiss blockchain firm.

February 6, 2023

Roofstock Sells Alabama Rental Property Via NFT

Roofstock, a property technology company focused on selling single-family rental homes

Visa Eyes High-Value USDC Settlement Payments on Ethereum

Payments giant Visa reportedly seeks to meet customer requests to convert digital assets into fiat payments