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The SEC has extended the review period for Invesco and Galaxy Digital’s Ether ETF, potentially extending it for up to 240 days, allowing for public commentary. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has recently decided to delay its judgment about the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that Invesco and Galaxy Digital have proposed […]

The Federal Reserve has terminated its enforcement action against Farmington State Bank, linked to the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, marking the bank’s shift away from operations and reinforcing depositor protection efforts. The US Federal Reserve announced the termination of its enforcement action against Farmington State Bank, a financial entity previously entangled with the now-defunct […]

The SEC introduced new rules requiring liquidity providers to register as dealers or government securities dealers in February 2024, aiming to improve market stability and transparency. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized new rules, effective from February 6, 2024, requiring certain market participants to register as “dealers” or “government securities dealers.” These […]

Omega announces a $6M funding round to launch its decentralized infrastructure, aiming to redefine omnichain and Bitcoin DeFi without relying on traditional bridges or L2 solutions. Omega (OMN), a burgeoning name in the decentralized infrastructure domain, has successfully raised $6 million as it emerges from stealth mode, gearing up for an imminent launch. This development is […]

Gitcoin, the open-source funding platform, announces a strategic shift from public goods funding to concentrate on grants infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem. This reorganization aims to enhance technological development within Ethereum, transitioning from a flat organizational structure to a more defined “Labs” model for improved efficiency and direction. Gitcoin, a platform known for funding open-source […]

Wordtune, an AI-powered writing tool, offers real-time phrasing and sentence construction suggestions, enhancing human writing while allowing writers to maintain control over content. Overview Wordtune is an AI-powered writing companion designed to enhance human writing by offering real-time alternatives for phrasing and sentence construction. Developed by AI21 Labs, Wordtune is positioned not to replace human […]

A Hong Kong finance employee was deceived into transferring $25.6 million using deepfake technology, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat of such scams. A global corporation with headquarters in Hong Kong was the victim of a clever cyber theft that seemed to have been lifted straight from the script of a high-tech thriller. Scammers were successful […]

British Columbia’s Supreme Court upheld a temporary suspension of electricity supply to new cryptocurrency mining operations, emphasizing the government’s role in balancing energy demands with sustainability goals. On February 2, 2024, the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, upholding an Order in Council (OIC) that temporarily suspended BC […]

A US district judge has ordered Ripple to disclose XRP’s financial and institutional sales data, a significant victory for the SEC amid allegations of unregistered sales. A U.S. district judge has recently made a significant ruling in the ongoing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, ordering Ripple to disclose more […]

South Korean prosecutors have detained three Haru Invest executives for allegedly embezzling $826 million worth of cryptocurrencies from 16,000 users, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over crypto lending practices. South Korea prosecutors have detained three executives from the cryptocurrency yield platform Haru Invest, including its two co-CEOs, on serious charges of embezzlement. They are accused of misappropriating […]