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Crackdown by regulators prompts Binance to suspend U.S. dollar deposits
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Crackdown by regulators prompts Binance to suspend U.S. dollar deposits

Global crypto exchange Binance is in the eye of the storm. Days after the United States securities regulator sought to expedite the process of freezing the platform’s assets, Binance.US announced on Thursday that it would suspend U.S. dollar deposits as early as June 13.

SEC and Binance Ordered to Reach Compromise
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SEC and Binance Ordered to Reach Compromise

Following the order of U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, SEC and Binance have agreed to work on a compromise arrangement that will allow the exchange to avoid asset freezing

Bank of China Investment Arm Issues Tokenised Notes
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Bank of China Investment Arm Issues Tokenised Notes

The new tokenised notes are the first product of its kind not only in China but also the whole Asia Pacific region constituted under Hong Kong and Swiss laws and tokenised on the main Ethereum blockchain

Coinbase Commerce Partners With Chainalysis for Crypto Payments
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Coinbase Commerce Partners With Chainalysis for Crypto Payments

The blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis last Monday, June 12, announced the integration of the crypto-payment platform Coinbase Commerce.

FTX Can Redact Customer Names in Bankruptcy Case
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FTX Can Redact Customer Names in Bankruptcy Case

FTX has received permission to edit the names of clients in the documents used in its bankruptcy case.

Nigerian SEC Targets Binance Following the US Suite
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Nigerian SEC Targets Binance Following the US Suite

Binance is facing legal troubles in Nigeria a few days after the US SEC took legal action against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

a16z Crypto Expands to UK
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a16z Crypto Expands to UK

A “predictable business environment” is one of the main factors behind a16z crypto decision to expand to the UK

Stakes Get Higher in SEC vs Ripple Case
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Stakes Get Higher in SEC vs Ripple Case

As SEC is suing more and more high-profile crypto exchanges, all eyes are on the long-lasting Ripple case again

FCA Introduces Crypto Advertising Limits
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FCA Introduces Crypto Advertising Limits

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going to introduce tougher rules for the marketing of crypto assets, designed to ensure those who buy crypto understand the risk

Korean Prosecutors Seek Crypto Millions Tied to Do Kwon and TerraUSD
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Korean Prosecutors Seek Crypto Millions Tied to Do Kwon and TerraUSD

The South Korean prosecutor’s office said that Do Kwon, after his arrest at the end of March, was able to withdraw tens of millions of dollars from an organization that is associated with his blockchain project, which suffered a crushing failure.

BTC Gets Its Own Benchmark Interest Rate Index
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BTC Gets Its Own Benchmark Interest Rate Index

Benchmark LINER (Lightning Network Rate) is an innovative index designed to measure bitcoin (BTC) returns on the Lightning Network and showcase its potential for low-risk enterprise yield

Australian Bank Limits Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
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Australian Bank Limits Transfers to Crypto Exchanges

Commonwealth Bank (CBA), the largest bank in Australia, would decline or put “certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges” on a 24-hour hold, and limit crypto transfers

Wall Street Makes Moves into the Realm of Crypto Exchange
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Wall Street Makes Moves into the Realm of Crypto Exchange

Wall Street has made some profound changes recently with the announcement that some larger traditional firms are seeking to engage with newer crypto exchanges.

Decentralized vs. Centralized Exchanges: Exploring the Pros and Cons
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Decentralized vs. Centralized Exchanges: Exploring the Pros and Cons

Okay, so you’re thinking about investing in some cryptocurrency and exchange cryptocurrency on desktop, or maybe you’re trying to figure out which exchange to use. Have you heard of the decentralized vs. centralized exchange debate? It’s all the rage in the cryptocurrency world. Let’s break it down.

Zumo Launches Decarbonising Solution for Digital Assets
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Zumo Launches Decarbonising Solution for Digital Assets

Crypto wallet and payments platform Zumo has introduced its new decarbonising digital assets solution for financial institutions that prioritise ESG

El Salvador to Use Volcano Energy for $1B Bitcoin Mining Park
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El Salvador to Use Volcano Energy for $1B Bitcoin Mining Park

The small country of El Salvador is home to 30 volcanoes, 20 of which are potentially active. This “volcano energy” will not go to waste, being harnessed for an ambitious $1B Bitcoin mining project

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