Venture Capital Investments Ltd. raised $534,829 from 72 victims, falsely promising to invest funds in bitcoin and other assets.
Binance Recovers $344K From DeFi ‘Exit Scam’ That Launched on Its Platform
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it followed the money trail left by the Wine Swap exit scam and recovered nearly all the stolen funds.
Bitcoin Drops as Trump Threatens to Stop Vote Counting
Bitcoin fell after President Trump alleged “fraud” in the presidential election and pledged to stop vote counting.
LIVE: CoinDesk Covers the 2020 US Election and Crypto Impact
CoinDesk is covering Election 2020 live, with real-time analysis of its impact on the crypto space.
Here Are the 2020 US Election Races Crypto Should Watch
Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.
US Bitcoin Mining Firm Layer1 in Legal Tussle Over Power Plant Ownership
Layer1 Technologies is facing a lawsuit from a co-founder who claims he invested millions of dollars and was then forced out of the firm.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Pauses Ant Group IPO Over Regulatory Concerns
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has suspended Ant Group’s A-share IPO on its Star Board due to significant changes in the regulatory environment.
The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020
The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.
Bitcoin’s Implied Volatility Rises Ahead of US Election
The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pick up-in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.
Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong’s government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency trading firms operating within the city jurisdiction.
SEC Finalizes Rule Change That Could (One Day) Juice Token Sales
Companies can now raise more money under three key securities exemptions without having to register with SEC.
Huobi Denies Rumors That Senior Executive Was Arrested
Huobi said Monday that rumors alleging one of its senior executives had been arrested were false.
In the CBDC Race, It’s Better to Be Last
As countries like China and Sweden rush to develop digital currencies, the U.S. can afford to take its time.
Blockchain Could Make Dismantling Nuclear Warheads More Secure: UK Report
Nations working to decommission nuclear weapons should turn to blockchain to build trust and make the verification process more secure, a new policy report says.
Cayman Islands Announces Legal Framework in Bid to Attract Crypto Businesses
The Cayman Islands is building a regulatory framework for “virtual asset service providers” with some measures already enacted.
PBoC Governor Says ‘Successful’ Digital Yuan Trials Have Transacted $299M
The governor of the People’s Bank of China praised recent tests of the digital yuan at the Hong Kong Fintech Week conference on Monday.
Australian Central Bank, Commonwealth, National Australia Bank Partner on CBDC Research Project
The partnership will explore the possible use and implications of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency using distributed ledger technology.
Crypto Long & Short: Wyoming Is Crypto’s ‘Wild West,’ Which Is Exactly What We Need
An innovative region far from the center of financial power is taking meaningful steps towards reforming finance from the edges.
ECB Begins Public Survey About a Digital Euro, Implying a Broad Retail Offering Is Now on the Table
The survey indicates a much more profound change in the way finance works is being contemplated.
US Banks Could Seek to Partner With or Buy Crypto Custodians, OCC’s Brooks Says
The OCC’s July ruling that allowed banks to provide custody spurred the newfound interest, Brooks said.