Delio, a South Korea-based Bitcoin lender, is reportedly planning to launch an administrative lawsuit against local financial regulators, citing poor and incorrect interpretation of the law. This new lawsuit comes after an investigation and fine imposed on the Bitcoin lending firm by the South Korean watchdog. Delio to Sue South Korean Watchdogs Earlier this month, The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea recommended the dismissal of Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho...
Read More »North Korean Hackers Turning to Russian Exchanges to Launder Stolen Crypto: Chainalysis
According to a Sept. 14 report from on-chain analytics provider Chainalysis, the total amount of cryptocurrency stolen is estimated at $3.54 billion. North Korea “continues to be an incubator for hacking activities and remains one of the largest active threats in the cybercrime landscape,” it stated. Moreover, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)-linked hacking groups are “increasing their use of Russia-based exchanges known to launder illicit crypto assets.” ?...
Read More »Telegram’s New Wallet Launch on TON Blockchain Sparks Controversy
Telegram recently released its self-custodial wallet on The Open Network (TON) blockchain. However, this development has sparked controversy. Following the launch, CertiK, a reputable blockchain security firm, issued a warning about the use of Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s Cautionary Message On Sept. 13, Certik released a cautionary message on social media, advising cryptocurrency enthusiasts to exercise caution when dealing with Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s report...
Read More »Hong Kong Regulator Flags ‘Suspicious Features’ on JPEX, Alleges Misleading Licensing Claims
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a stern warning against the use of the crypto exchange known as JPEX. The commission has accused the platform of exhibiting “suspicious features” and promoting misleading information about its licensing status. The SFC has also denied that JPEX is regulated. SFC Issues Warning Against JPEX According to a report by SCMP, the SFC expressed concerns about false and misleading statements being propagated by online...
Read More »Bybit Likely to Exit U.K. Following New Regulations
With new marketing regulations set to take effect in the United Kingdom next month, crypto exchange Bybit doesn’t expect to be able to continue operating within the country. The exchange’s CEO, Ben Zhou, claims that any crypto firm within U.K. borders may be held accountable for solicitation simply for using the English language. Troubles With New Marketing Rules As reported by The Block, Zhou said regulation is becoming “more strict,” and that the exchange will likely have...
Read More »DeFi Should Be Off-Limits For CFTC, Says Coinbase CEO
Coinbase, one of the world leaders in crypto services, is currently battling accusations of improper conduct in U.S. courts. The platform’s legal representatives have denied any wrongdoing, even going so far as to request the dismissal of the case. In spite of the accusations, Coinbase – and the platform’s CEO, Brian Armstrong – are generally viewed as a positive force in the market by institutional investors and even policymakers. As previously reported by CryptoPotato,...
Read More »Sui’s zkLogin to Provide Easy Access to Ecosystem via Google, Facebook, Twitch
Sui Foundation – the organization behind the development of Sui Network – announced the launch of zkLogin, a Web3 authentication solution that enables end users to log in to decentralized applications (dApps) using their familiar social accounts. According to the official press release, zkLogin will grant developers the capability to allow users to authenticate themselves on their preferred dApps through their pre-existing accounts on platforms like Google, Facebook, Twitch,...
Read More »Lazarus Group Strikes Again: Transactions Reveal On-Chain Connections in 5 Major Exploits
CertiK has revealed transactions connecting the breaches at Atomic Wallet, Alphapo, CoinsPaid, Stake.com, and CoinEx that show Lazarus Group’s involvement in these exploits. This comes while the digital community is reeling from various cyber attacks that have affected several major Web3 entities. On-Chain Connections The infamous Lazarus Group, supported by North Korea, is still causing chaos in the Web3 community. Following their well-known exploit of the Ronin bridge in...
Read More »MetaMask Launches Snaps to Expand Compatibility Beyond Ethereum
The popular Web3 wallet has officially unveiled a novel feature called ‘Snaps,’ which paves the way for its expansion beyond the confines of Ethereum. This marks a new dawn for developers and users of Metamask, who will benefit from interoperability and compatibility for different non-EVM blockchains. The inception of this feature traces back to a proposal by Dan Finlay, the co-lead developer in Metamask, to construct a platform welcoming developers to build permissionless...
Read More »Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Mixed Ethereum ETF
Nasdaq, the renowned stock exchange, has officially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an Ethereum ETF in partnership with Brazilian asset manager Hashdex, who expressed interest in holding both spot ether and futures contracts. Nasdaq Partners with Hashdex on ETH ETF Application The partnership will result in the creation of the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, managed and controlled by Toroso Investments. As a registered commodity pool operator with...
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