South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has recently addressed the concerns surrounding the potential removal of various digital assets from local cryptocurrency exchanges. This development comes in light of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, which aims to enhance compliance and scrutiny of listed tokens on these platforms. Contrary to initial reports, the FSS has
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David Hirsch, the head of the SEC’s Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit in the Division of Enforcement, has officially announced his departure from the agency after almost nine years of service. During his time at the SEC, Hirsch oversaw a multitude of crypto cases, leaving a significant mark on the agency’s enforcement efforts in the
The convergence of the cryptocurrency industry and artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to significantly impact global GDP, with projections estimating a potential injection of $20 trillion by 2030. At the annual Consensus conference in Austin, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of blockchain technology, regulation, and the expansive realm of AI. One of the
Coinbase recently released a report expressing concerns about the dwindling pool of crypto talent in the United States. According to the report, there has been a significant decline in the number of US-based crypto developers, dropping by 14 points over the past five years to a mere 26% today. The largest US exchange attributes this
Recent developments in the ongoing saga between Nigeria and Binance have seen the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) withdrawing tax evasion charges against Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, high-ranking executives at the exchange. This move comes after a series of events that have garnered media attention and raised questions about the relationship between the two
Currency has played a significant role in the advancement of societies throughout history. From bartering systems to standardized coins and paper money, the evolution of currency has shaped human experience. However, in recent decades, the financial landscape has been marred by chaos and instability, raising concerns about the loss of control over traditional currencies. The
The concept of asset tokenization in the financial sector has been gaining traction in recent years as a way to revolutionize securities and asset management. SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda, in a recent statement, highlighted the potential benefits of asset tokenization, emphasizing the advantages of representing asset rights with digital tokens on a blockchain. Uyeda pointed
The IOTA Foundation’s Web3 Identification Solution has been selected for the European Blockchain Sandbox program, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes and privacy in the Web3 space. This decision underscores the importance of addressing regulatory concerns surrounding KYC and privacy, especially as decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to attract regulatory scrutiny.
Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps recently made headlines by alleging insider trading activity in meme coin projects associated with prominent figures like Andrew Tate and Iggy Azalea. These allegations have sparked a discussion within the crypto community about the ethics of such practices and their impact on the market. Bubblemaps detailed the alleged insider trading activities
Coinbase recently voiced its objection to the SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year. The cryptocurrency exchange criticized the SEC for allocating a significant portion of the budget, $812.4 million, to enforcement rather than towards creating regulatory clarity. Coinbase argued that the SEC’s heavy focus on enforcement does not benefit the crypto