Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets and fintech increasingly integrate with traditional banking… » …Read More
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe penalties for violations, including life imprisonment for profiting over five billion won illegally… » …Read More
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs… » …Read More
A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery and urged for comprehensive guidelines and international cooperation to manage…
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the money supply and drive inflation. Hayes argues that while inflation may negatively impact some businesses… » …Read More
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin prices and for our stockholders.” Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Growing Institutional Interest Semler…
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized the need for compliance in the crypto industry… » …Read More
Nigel Green, CEO of the Devere Group, an independent financial advisory and asset management firm, issued a call for investors on Wednesday to reassess their portfolios following the U.S. dollar’s significant drop to its lowest level this year. “The dollar’s 2.2% drop against a basket of rival currencies in August suggests a broader shift in…
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff continued to express his opinion on gold, gold mining stocks, and the actions of the Federal Reserve on social media platform X this week as the price of gold surged. “Gold stock investors still don’t get it. Gold doesn’t have to keep going up for gold stocks to go up,”…
Binance has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the importance of the Indian market and the crypto exchange’s dedication to providing secure and efficient services. With this registration, Indian users now have full access to Binance’s platform… » …Read More