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TL;DR Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million fine, significantly lower than the US SEC’s initial demand, with both parties able to contend until early October. Lawyer Bill Morgan now sees a reduced chance (45%-55%) of an appeal form the Commision, based on recent case developments and favorable views on Judge Torres’ ruling. The Appeal Seems Less Likely? The latest major development surrounding the lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Hong Kong has introduced a sandbox for Project Ensemble, a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. This initiative brings the region closer to integrating tokenization within its traditional financial industry. Wholesale CBDCs are designed for use by financial institutions, unlike retail CBDCs, which are meant for the general public’s everyday transactions. Wholesale CBDCs focus on interbank settlements and large-value payments. The sandbox is launched by the Hong Kong...

The X account of French football star Kylian Mbappe was reportedly hacked on August 29, with the attackers posting multiple messages promoting a suspicious cryptocurrency named ‘$MBAPPE.’  The posts, which also included opinions on contentious topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, caught the attention of many, leading to significant financial losses for some. Investor Loses Over $1 Million According to data from analytics firm Lookonchain, an unwitting victim of the...

Crypto.com is expanding globally through Retail Services, debuting in the UAE. The collaboration with Standard Chartered provides security and regulatory compliance. Crypto.com, the leading Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced new global retail services that will enhance crypto transactions for millions of users in over 90 countries. Starting next month, the services will be functioned through Crypto.com’s regional center in Dubai, with backing from Standard Chartered and...

Household DeFi protocol Maker replaced its decentralized DAI stablecoin with centralized USDS as it rebranded to Sky. Users are not happy. DeFi lending protocol, Maker, came out of its rebranding efforts as Sky. With that, Maker’s stablecoin, DAI—the largest decentralized stablecoin in the crypto ecosystem—was replaced by the new USDS. Maker’s MKR governance token also saw an upgrade as the rebranding ushered in the SKY governance token. Sky’s team suggested the rebranding will help take this...

Creditcoin’s EVM compatibility facilitates smooth multi-chain interactions and lower costs. The CreditWallet app makes digital asset management easy by adding safety features. Creditcoin, the leading L1 blockchain platform, has launched its EVM-compatible mainnet, marking a huge step toward expanding global financial inclusion with advanced blockchain technology. Along with this upgrade, Creditcoin introduces CreditWallet, a mobile wallet device intended to increase user engagement in the...

Nasdaq is seeking regulatory approval to introduce and trade options on a new Bitcoin index, the exchange operator announced on Tuesday. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet approved options for any of the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have started this year, including Nasdaq’s request for options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF which is worth $21.3 billion. Matt Hougan Advocates for Bitcoin Options to Boost Market Efficiency The Bitcoin index...

[PRESS RELEASE – Gibraltar, Gibraltar, August 29th, 2024] ReformDAO, a decentralized market maker pioneering the path towards more accessible, transparent, and equitable market-making practices, has announced the listing of its native token, $RFRM, on leading cryptocurrency exchanges Gate.io, Mexc.com and Bitget.com. Signaling a major milestone in ReformDAO’s journey to reshape the market-making landscape in the cryptocurrency industry. This strategic move follows the...

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A long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) address has been reactivated after more than 11 years of inactivity. The wallet, which holds 100 BTC, was brought back to life on August 29, according to blockchain tracking service Whale Alert. Worth a mere $14,202 when the address was last used in 2013, the crypto stash has jumped by more than 41,000%, and now stands at approximately $6.02 million going by the largest cryptocurrency’s current price. Crypto Community Reacts There were some...