A member of the South Korean parliament is leaving his party amid mounting allegations of massive crypto investments inconsistent with his frugal public image. The controversy, which has caught the attention of the Korean society, involves accusations of conflict of interest and other irregularities. Lawmaker Leaves South Korean Opposition Party Over Crypto Holdings Kim … [Read more...]
Paypal’s Latest Report: $1 Billion in Crypto Assets, Holdings Are Predominantly BTC and ETH
Payments behemoth Paypal has disclosed in a Form 10-Q financial report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is holding nearly $ 1 billion in cryptocurrency assets. This news comes on the heels of Paypal’s announcement that Venmo now facilitates external transfers of cryptocurrencies to wallets and exchange platforms. Paypal’s Crypto Holdings … [Read more...]
Crypto Miners Pay Kazakhstan $7 Million in Taxes Amid Uncertain Future for Sector
The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $ 7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy while increasing its tax burden. Miners Face Higher Expenses, More Challenges Under New Legislation Kazakhstan’s coffers have … [Read more...]
Report: Hackers Breach AT&T Email Accounts, Steal Victims’ Crypto Funds
Cybercriminals have reportedly breached AT&T email accounts and are using the access gained to steal crypto assets from their victims. While a spokesperson for AT&T has denied claims that hackers have gained access to the company’s internal systems, a report suggests that as much as $ 20 million worth of crypto may have been stolen. Criminals ‘Used an API Access’ … [Read more...]
Standard Chartered Bank: Crypto Winter Is Over — Bitcoin Could Reach $100K Next Year
Standard Chartered says crypto winter has ended and the price of bitcoin could reach $ 100K per coin by the end of next year. The global bank’s analyst has identified several factors contributing to the surge in the price of the cryptocurrency, including the recent turmoil in the banking sector. Standard Chartered Bank on Bitcoin Hitting $ 100K Global bank Standard … [Read more...]
Do Kwon Challenges SEC’s Jurisdiction in Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Securities Fraud Case
Attorneys defending the co-founder of Terraform Labs, Do Hyeong Kwon, also known as Do Kwon, have presented their argument that says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has no jurisdiction in the matter. The legal team asserts that U.S. law precludes regulators “from using federal securities law to assert jurisdiction over the digital assets in this case.” … [Read more...]
Taylor Swift Rejected Crypto Exchange FTX’s Sponsorship Offer Over Unregistered Securities Concerns
Taylor Swift, a pop icon and 12-time Grammy Award winner, reportedly turned down a $ 100 million sponsorship offer from the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX due to concerns about unregistered securities. A number of FTX celebrity endorsers are currently facing a class action lawsuit, including Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq), Tom Brady, and Larry David. How Taylor Swift … [Read more...]
G20 Finance Chiefs Agree Global Policy Responses to Crypto Are Required
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed that crypto regulation cannot be confined to one part of the world, said India’s finance minister. “Any action on crypto assets will have to be global,” she stressed, adding that the G20 finance chiefs’ discussion on crypto was “very substantive.” G20 Finance Chiefs on Crypto Regulation Indian Finance Minister … [Read more...]
Crypto Exchanges Must Share User Data With Russia, Prosecutor General Demands
Digital asset exchanges must be obliged to provide user information to Russia’s law enforcement agencies, the country’s Prosecutor General has insisted. The circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation needs to be regulated to counter money laundering, the official added. Cryptocurrency Exchanges Have to Report to Russian Authorities, Chief Prosecutor Says Crypto … [Read more...]
Trustwave Spiderlabs Researchers Warn of New Strain of Malware That Drains Crypto Funds
According to researchers at Trustwave Spiderlabs, a strain of malware known as Rilide is believed to be helping cybercriminals steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges. Although the steps being taken to tackle this malware are likely to make life more difficult for cybercriminals, two researchers — Pawel Knapczyk and Wojciech Cieslak — said this alone may not be enough to … [Read more...]
Swiss State-Owned Banking Giant Postfinance to Offer Crypto Services
Postfinance, one of Switzerland’s largest retail banks, will offer customers access to major cryptocurrencies and related services. The state-owned financial institution will be using the banking platform developed by the Swiss-licensed digital asset bank Sygnum. Postfinance Partners With Sygnum to Provide Digital Asset Products and Services The financial services unit of the … [Read more...]
Report: Binance Asked to Provide More Information as Dubai Tightens Screws Against Crypto Entities
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has reportedly asked Binance to share more information about the crypto exchange’s ownership structure and its auditing procedures. According to reports, Dubai regulators are still keen on fostering innovation but without comprising the security of users’ funds. Binance Asked to Provide More Information The collapse of the … [Read more...]
Regulators Should Heed Crypto Risks When Innovating Regulation, Says Chinese Central Bank Official
A senior People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official has urged regulators to consider cryptocurrency risks and fraud that could lead to bank failures when innovating regulation. The Chinese official highlighted the recent collapse of U.S. banks that provided services to crypto customers as an example. “The regulation philosophy, technology, and capability must be upgraded to ensure … [Read more...]
Household Crypto Holdings Included in Bank of Russia’s Consumer Finance Survey
The Central Bank of Russia has added crypto asset holdings of households to its survey of consumer finances. The statistics reveal that Russian families keep more money in cryptocurrency wallets than in gold investment accounts or mutual funds. Russia’s Central Bank Evaluates Cryptocurrency Holdings of Russian Households The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) has … [Read more...]
German Stock Exchange Boerse Stuttgart to Provide Crypto Custody Through Licensed Subsidiary
Blocknox, a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, Boerse Stuttgart, has been licensed to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany. The authorization will allow the company to offer custody services for digital assets to institutional investors across the Old Continent. Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Blocknox to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under Bafin License … [Read more...]
