Upbit launches in Thailand just days after regulators suspended Bitkub
As Thailand’s leading crypto exchange remains suspended, billionaire backed rival Upbit enters the scene.
Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
The Assistant Commissioner of the City of London Police said the partnership with Komainu would help in “denying criminality the proceeds of crime."
Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
Janet Yellen added that she planned to encourage the use of digital assets for “legitimate activities.”
Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
Investigators reportedly identified the individuals by tracing the crypto exchange accounts used to launder the funds.
While China’s CBDC sets the pace, the yuan stumbles in usage abroad
The past two years were much harder on the dollar, however.
Tarbert makes way for Biden’s CFTC chair, but will remain a commissioner
Tarbert's brief term was nonetheless notable for clarity on cryptocurrency in U.S. regulation.
NYDFS hosts crypto industry competition to get real-time data on Bitlicensees
Emerging analytics technology is the name of the game for the next stage in crypto regulation.
Top Russian bank Sberbank plans to launch its stablecoin by spring 2021
Sberbank has applied with the Central Bank of Russia to launch a blockchain platform for its “Sbercoin” stablecoin.
BitMEX operator joins digital finance standards and advocacy organization
BitMEX’s parent company has joined Global Digital Finance, or GDF, a major industry association advocating for the adoption of digital assets.
Russian court order removes Binance website from regulator’s blacklist
The Binance website has been formally blacklisted in Russia since at least September 2020, but the restriction has not impacted Binance Russia trading.
