South Korea’s Ruling Party Urges Swift Action on Crypto Disclosure Bill for Lawmakers: Report

A bill mandating lawmakers and officials to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings was scheduled to be implemented in December, in response to allegations involving the opposition party’s Kim Nam-kuk. The parliamentary floor leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is pushing for an accelerated timeline to implement a new bill. The bill would require lawmakers…

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Berenberg: MicroStrategy Shares Provide Enhanced Crypto Exposure Compared to Coinbase

“Positive Macro Factors for Bitcoin Demand Benefit MicroStrategy Shares, Reports Say” In a report released on Monday, Germany’s investment bank Berenberg stated that MicroStrategy (MSTR) is a compelling option for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency sector, presenting an appealing alternative to Coinbase (COIN). According to the report, investors who hold a negative outlook on…

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Discovering an SEC-Friendly Crypto Path: Firms Invite You to Register and Explore

Amidst industry challenges with U.S. regulators, Prometheum Capital and other firms successfully obtain approvals for handling crypto securities. A potentially compliant crypto infrastructure is emerging in the United States, with a regulatory body supported by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting important approvals to companies aiming to follow the rules for securities. Recently, the…

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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Opens License Applications for Crypto Exchanges from June 1st

Hong Kong Securities Regulator Bans Crypto “Gifts” to Encourage Retail Investments. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to Start Accepting Crypto Trading Platform License Applications from June 1 The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has agreed to permit licensed virtual asset providers to cater to retail investors, as long as operators assess their understanding…

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Bitget Obtains Regulatory License in Poland and Reports $80 Million Increase in Reserve Funds in Q1

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget Obtains Licensing in Lithuania for its Operations. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is now officially registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Poland, according to an announcement made on May 23. This regulatory license permits Bitget to conduct its operations within the Polish market in compliance with the law. Earlier in April,…

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Upbit Bitcoin Exchange Lifts Warnings and Allows Deposits for Select Altcoins

South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has lifted its warning and now permits trading for these alternative cryptocurrencies. Good news for investors in KAVA and WAVES on Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Upbit, a popular cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, has lifted its warnings for altcoins KAVA and WAVES. Upbit, along with other South…

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Hong Kong Allows Retail Users Access to Crypto Exchange, with a Catch

Hong Kong’s securities watchdog introduces new plans to let regular investors access virtual assets platform. Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to Permit Licensed Platforms for Retail Investors On May 23, the SFC made an announcement stating that operators of virtual asset trading platforms can apply for a license if they are willing to…

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IOSCO Proposes International Policy Recommendations for Crypto, Seeks Feedback

On Tuesday, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) invited the public to provide feedback on its policy recommendations for crypto and digital asset markets. The 18 policy recommendations address various concerns related to crypto, including market abuse, conflict of interest, protection of client assets, disclosures, and risks associated with cryptocurrencies. In the previous year,…

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Shiba Inu’s Puppynet Testnet Records 10 Million Transactions, Highlights Ecosystem Tokens

The upcoming Ethereum-based blockchain will utilize ecosystem tokens called Shiba Inu, Leash, and Bone for transactions. Shibarium network’s test network called Puppynet surpassed 10 million transactions earlier this week, indicating increased activity as it approaches the planned release on the mainnet later this year. Data from the blockchain explorer reveals that since its launch on…

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Coinbase Launches “Moving America Forward” National Campaign to Promote Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Launches National Ad Campaign to Promote Crypto’s Role in Financial Innovation Coinbase recently announced its upcoming campaign called “Moving America Forward” in a blog post on May 22. The campaign will begin with a series of four advertisements featuring Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. These ads are scheduled to be shown primarily during popular Sunday…

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Yellen Warns of Possible US Default by June 1; Goldman Sachs Sets ‘Real Deadline’ a Week Later

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of possible debt default by June 1, emphasizing it as a firm deadline. Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank, estimates a “real deadline” for potential US default around June 8-9. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed her concerns again about the potential for a US default during an interview…

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US at Risk of Losing Crypto Race to UAE, Korea, Australia, and Switzerland: Ark

According to an analyst from Ark Invest, the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the United States is lacking established and trustworthy institutions, creating a significant gap. Ark Invest analyst Yassine Elmandjra cautions that the United States is at risk of falling behind countries like the United Arab Emirates, Korea, Australia, and Switzerland in the cryptocurrency race. ▪️Regulatory…

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US Federal Officials Lean Towards Rate Hike Above 6% – Could Bitcoin Face an Impending Crash?

US Federal Reserve officials prefer raising interest rates to more than 6% in order to control inflation, even amid the US debt ceiling crisis. US Federal Reserve officials, including Neel Kashkari and James Bullard, are discussing the possibility of further interest rate increases despite the serious debt ceiling crisis. This debt ceiling deal is expected…

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BitMEX Releases Hong Kong App

BitMEX has launched a special app called BitMEX Hong Kong specifically for users in Hong Kong who follow the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulations. BitMEX has officially introduced BitMEX Hong Kong, a specialized service designed to comply with the upcoming regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) in Hong Kong. This new service will…

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U.S Authorities Charge Russian National for $200M Ransomware Exploits

Mikhail Matveev, a member of Lockbit, Babuk, and Hive groups, used different aliases while communicating online, as per the DOJ. US prosecutors have accused a Russian individual of participating in multiple ransomware schemes, resulting in approximately $200 million in proceeds, primarily in cryptocurrency. These attacks targeted various institutions, including hospitals, schools, and even police stations….

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Tornado Cash Attacker May Return Governance Control, According To Proposal

Shortly after the hack, the attacker surprisingly contacted the Tornado Cash community with a proposal to return governance control. The attacker, who caused panic among the community by taking control of Tornado Cash governance, is now suggesting reversing their hack. While some people doubt the attacker’s trustworthiness, it seems that the community has limited options…

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DEX Mangrove Launches On Polygon Testnet, To Go Live On Mainnet In June

Mangrove, supported by Wintermute and Cumberland, plans to launch its programmable order book DEX on the mainnet in early June. Mangrove, a decentralized exchange (DEX), recently started operating on Polygon’s testnet. They introduced a programmable order book, as stated by the company on Monday. Mangrove, based in Paris, has secured approximately $10 million in funding….

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Chainlink VRF now on Ethereum Layer 2 Arbitrum One

Chainlink and the Arbitrum Foundation will host a VRF workshop on May 22nd. The Chainlink VRF has successfully completed over 15.8 million request transactions. Arbitrum, a scaling solution for Ethereum, and Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, have collaborated to introduce Chainlink Verifiable Random Function (VRF) on Arbitrum One. This allows developers to utilize one of…

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US Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to Accept Bitcoin Donations for Campaign

Ramaswamy expressed his intention to turn the 2024 election into a vote on traditional currency. Vivek Ramaswamy has become the second US Presidential candidate to openly accept Bitcoin donations, worth $27,101, for the upcoming 2024 elections. Ramaswamy, while announcing his acceptance of Bitcoin donations, encouraged supporters to contribute as little as $1. This news followed…

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