US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks

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, presenting new challenges and risks. … Read more

FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs

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). FBI Warns of North Korean … Read more

China Urged to Establish Unified Crypto Regulations for Seized Digital Assets

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 … Read more

Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) … Read more

CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset … Read more

Low Investment Threshold, Greater Financial Control Lure Aussies to Crypto, Study Finds

The report indicates that Australia has a higher cryptocurrency adoption rate with one in every five current or past crypto holders. Key factors driving adoption include the relatively low investment threshold, greater financial control, and a perception of increased equality. However, barriers such as lack of knowledge and understanding hinder adoption. Aussies Embrace Alternative Investments … Read more

Scottish Court Sets Precedent With Crypto-to-Cash Confiscation

Prosecutors in Scotland have made legal history by converting cryptocurrency into cash under proceeds of crime legislation. John Ross Rennie, 29, has been ordered to hand over £109,601 after his BTC holdings were linked to criminal activity. The case initially proposed a settlement entirely in cryptocurrency, but Judge Lady Ross sought legal clarification on whether … Read more

Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising $15,000 in cryptocurrency. Trump’s Crypto Platform Targeted by Scammers With Fake Giveaways Donald … Read more

2024 Report Finds 96% of NFTs Declared ‘Dead’ Amid Market Instability

A recent report by nftevening.com reveals a troubling state of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, with 96% of NFTs now considered “dead.” The analysis highlights the high unprofitability rate among holders and the fleeting lifespan of most NFTs. NFT Sector Faces Uncertain Path as 2024 Bull Run Bypasses It As highlighted in nftevening.com’s 2024 report, … Read more

Qatar Unveils 2024 Digital Assets Framework

Qatar has launched a new framework to regulate digital assets, aiming to create a secure and transparent ecosystem. The framework is expected to attract domestic and international players and support the development of a thriving financial services sector in Qatar. Building Foundation for Digital Assets Qatar has launched a comprehensive framework for creating and regulating … Read more