Coinbase has announced its expansion into Charlotte, North Carolina, with plans to hire over 130 employees. A company spokesperson confirmed the move, emphasizing Charlotte's growing importance as a fintech and compliance hub. The new hires will fill compliance...
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Paul Grewal, recently emphasized the critical role blockchain transparency plays in supporting law enforcement efforts to fight the rising tide of street-level digital crimes. As criminals increasingly target mobile devices rather than traditional...
Malaysia has appointed Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, to lead a comprehensive overhaul of its blockchain finance sector. This initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into the country's financial systems, enhance efficiency, and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has officially launched its Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) program for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). This initiative, detailed in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 09-2024, provides a controlled environment for companies to...
Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, is escalating its legal battle by demanding $400,000 from several influencers’ cryptocurrency wallets. This move is part of an ongoing lawsuit related to alleged...
Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken the helm as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). His appointment marks a significant return to government...
According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump addressed speculation about his intentions regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite expressing frustration over the Fed’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates, Trump firmly stated he has no plans to remove...
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against a prominent crypto executive, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of $198 million. The SEC claims the executive misled investors...
Whale IO, a leading player in blockchain gaming, has officially launched Season 2 of its Battlepass, introducing a fresh set of epic rewards and gameplay features aimed at boosting user engagement. The new Battlepass season went live on...
SportsFi firm Chiliz is planning a strategic re-entry into the U.S. crypto market, spurred by a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a generally more favourable regulatory environment under the current administration. According to documents...
