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In a landmark ruling, Hong Kong’s High Court declared crypto as property that can be held in trust. This marks the first time such a decision regarding asset class has been made in the city-state. The ruling, which was handed down in liquidation of a case involving the now-defunct crypto exchange Gatecoin, essentially puts crypto on par with other intangible assets such as stocks and bonds. Cryptocurrencies Constitute Property The judgment was revealed by London-based law...

The US-based cryptocurrency exchange – Gemini – announced plans to establish a new engineering hub in Gurgaon, India. This will be the company’s second Asian location, as previously it opened an office in Singapore. The expansion outside the US coincides with the regulatory uncertainty in the States. The CEO of Coinbase – Brian Armstrong – recently opined that many American crypto firms could relocate if the watchdogs continue their scrutiny over the industry. Setting Eyes on...

Gemini is the latest American crypto firm that is making a move offshore after a crackdown on the crypto space. United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has revealed its plans to tap into India’s pool of tech talent with the foundation of a new engineering hub in the country. In a statement by Gemini’s international chief technology officer, Pravjit Tiwana declared that the exchange is presently in the middle of launching an engineering center in Gurgaon, India. It also claimed...

The decision coincides with the announcement of stricter crypto regulation by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). As crypto regulation broadens in Canada, blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos has announced plans to shut down its operations in Canada. In a statement published on the company website, the firm advised its Canadian customers to begin withdrawing any funds from their accounts. “Beginning June 2nd, you will no longer be able to transact from your Paxos account,” it...

The collapse of FTX in November might have played a major role in the decision of Gemini to foray into derivatives trading. A new report from The Information suggests that Gemini will soon launch an international cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. According to the report, Gemini has been silently working behind the scenes in the past few months to bring the plan to fruition. As part of its efforts, the exchange has reportedly reached out to several firms that can provide it with enough...

Dublin-based crypto exchange OKX has hinted that it’s potentially looking into laying off roughly one percent of its staff as a means of saving money and helping itself during this time of recovery after the 2022 crypto winter. Is OKX the Next Crypto Firm Looking to Let Employees Go? Right now, the company is putting all employees through a consultation period. The goal is to see what resources can be reallocated and to see which members of the present headcount are no...

Protocol Labs – an early pioneer of blockchain and web3 technology – has let go of more than 89 people, which amounts to roughly one-fifth of its present staff count. Protocol Labs Is Letting Go of A Ton of People The firm is backed by financial players like Andreesen Horowitz. Protocol states the decision to let people go has to do with the present market conditions and the overall bearish sentiment of the digital currency industry. At this stage, more than 26,000...

U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex has become the latest digital asset firm to join the ranks of those having to let go of employees. Bittrex Is Forced to Part with Employees Not long ago, the popular trading outlet announced that it would be laying off approximately 83 separate individuals. Right now, the company employs about 284 people, meaning the company is slated to lose just shy of one-third of its overall employment staff. Bittrex is not letting its employees...

In an era where so many other crypto firms appear to be losing employees left and right, the Bitcoin Association – which is responsible for the release of the recent bitcoin SV currency – is bringing some fresh faces onboard. The Bitcoin Association Is Bringing New People Aboard Among the people being hired are Cyrille Albrecht as the new managing director, Ewa Merino as the director of finance and operations, and Marcin Zarakowski as the latest executive committee...

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