The head of FTX Europe said that the company is already in touch with the country’s financial regulator about entering the U.K.
Hashdex Appoints Ex-21Shares Director Laurent Kssis as Europe Head
Kssis left 21Shares in September 2021 after two years on the job.
India Identifies 11 Crypto Exchanges Accused of Tax Evasion
India’s tax authority first began seizing assets to address alleged tax evasion late last year.
S. Korea’s SK Square Will Spend $1.6B on Semiconductors, Blockchain
The company has been jumping into the crypto space and last acquired a 35% stake in crypto exchange Korbit.
Janet Yellen Sounding Far More Constructive on the Crypto Space
The former Fed chair and current Treasury Secretary has previously been skeptical, and in 2018 said she “was not a fan” of Bitcoin.
Larry Ellison’s SailGP and NEAR Protocol to Create a DAO for Sports Team Ownership
Members of the decentralized autonomous organization will be able to influence the team’s strategic direction, purpose and brand positioning.
UK, US Regulators Call for ‘High Levels’ of Global Collaboration in Overseeing DeFi
SportsIcon to Open Metaverse Where Athletes Can Interact With Fans
The Sports Metaverse will also allow users to trade NFTs, buy and develop land, and visit stadiums.
Crypto Exchange MEXC Global Leads $150M Fetch.ai Development Fund With Huobi, Bybit
The money will be used to encourage more developers and projects to work on the Fetch.ai ecosystem.
Animoca, Coinbase Ventures Back $5M Seed Round for Metaverse Gaming Studio Block Tackle
The studio’s first release will be SkateX, where players can buy their own skateboard NFTs and vote on decisions about the game.
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
The bipartisan group led by Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements.
Aave General Counsel Rebecca Rettig Joins Silvergate Board and Says the Companies Could Collaborate
Rettig has been with Aave for one year, and prior to that was a partner at law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, where she represented blockchain and digital currency clients.
FTX Strengthens Global Presence With AZA Finance Link in Africa
UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division
The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry.
FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai
The exchange will also set up a regional headquarter in Dubai.
CoinShares Expands FlowBank Stake With $26.5M Purchase
CoinShares bought 20.8% of FlowBank for $26.5 million.
Russians Reportedly Looking to the UAE to Unload Billions in Crypto Assets
Worried about Western nations seizing their assets, Russians are eyeing the UAE as a safe-haven, according to Reuters.
ECB’s Lagarde Supports Acceleration of Digital Euro Work
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the bank’s digital euro task force is working hard to move the project forward, and she supports speeding up that process.