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FTX is also seeking to reclaim the funds Friedberg received while working for FTX. FTX has filed a complaint in court that claims that Daniel Friedberg, one of its former top attorneys, was a major part of the fraud that company founder Sam Bankman-Fried and other top executives perpetrated. The complaint, which was filed in the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on Tuesday, claims that Friedberg acted as the company’s fixer on several occasions. That is, he was responsible for silencing,...

Ledger launched an institutional-grade trading network to meet the risk management and regulatory requirements of institutions. On June 28th, crypto custody company Ledger announced the launch of “Ledger Enterprise TRADELINK”, a custodial trading network for institutions aiming to revolutionize this segment. According to Ledger, the crypto wallet company has signed contracts with several partners to carry out its new project, which eliminates unnecessary complexities in the crypto market...

One Trading intends to launch USD trading pairs, launch derivatives offerings, and announce new crypto listings including Bitcoin and Ethereum. After operating as one entity since 2019, Bitpanda and Bitpanda Pro have separated with the latter rebranding to One Trading following the successful closure of a Series A funding round with €30 million. According to the announcement, Bitpanda will retain a small stake in the new entity but will continue to operate independently in its future...

The possibility of FTX reopening its crypto exchange services under the new management has been tagged feasible by some industry observers. The FTX derivatives exchange, the bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform, has recently unveiled its plans to revive its international crypto exchange, according to reports by Wall Street Journal. This decision comes in the face of a tarnished reputation, as its bankruptcy caused a series of setbacks and challenges that have affected its standing...

The European Commission’s proposals for the use of cash and the digital Euro contain similar content as a draft bill leaked earlier in June. The European Union has published proposals that seek to preserve the use of cash in the region, while simultaneously setting a framework for the possible issuance of a digital euro. According to proposals by the European Commission, the aim is to ensure that banknotes and coins are still as accessible as ever while digital options are also supported....

KuCoin CEO noted that the increased adoption of cryptocurrency has pushed the number of related security issues higher. Leading cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has introduced additional checks to its KYC verification process. In a bid to comply with global anti-money laundering regulations, the firm announced the KYC system upgrade on June 28. As part of the upgrade, all new users will have to complete mandatory identity checks from July 15. Without this, such users will not have access to...

The SEC may prefer to give BlackRock the approval because of its reputation. According to some Bloomberg analysts, BlackRock has a 50% chance of getting approval for its spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On the other hand, they also speculated that Grayscale has a 70% chance of winning its ongoing legal case against the regulator. Eric Balchunas made the comment about the two companies in a tweet after Elliott Stein, a senior...

The UK Law Commission has submitted its proposal to the government to provide a comprehensive legal foundation for digital assets. As crypto adoption grows in the UK, lawmakers have started demanding a proper law base governing digital assets. The UK Law Commission has proposed having proper crypto rules to make the country a global hub for digital assets and non-fungible tokens. In a report on Wednesday, June 28, the independent panel of the Law Commission noted that the long-awaited...

The Bank of England (BoE) has made extensive research on the best format for developing a digital pound to supplement the fiat system. The Bank of England (BoE) is working on re-establishing the pound as the preferred global reserve currency through a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The rise of the digital economy post-Covid-19 global pandemic through the cryptocurrency market has most governments thinking about moving to decentralized ledger technologies (DLTs). Moreover, the use of...

The decision to prioritize wholesale CBDCs, which involve tokenized securities, showcases the SNB’s commitment to thoroughly assess and manage any associated risks before considering the introduction of retail CBDCs. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is set to create a digital currency known as a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). According to a Reuters report, the announcement was made by the head of SNB, Thomas Jordan, during a Point Zero conference in Zurich yesterday, 26...