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New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes

New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using blockchain analytics to monitor risks. Applications are due by Oct. 14. New…
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Crypto Ponzi Leader Receives 121-Month Prison Sentence

David Carmona, founder of the Icomtech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding investors with false promises of profits. His scheme targeted working-class people with the lure of financial freedom through cryptocurrency trading and mining, none of which actually took place. Lavish expos were held to entice more…
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SEC Regrets Confusion Over ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ — Ripple and Coinbase Weigh In

Coinbase and Ripple legal chiefs, Paul Grewal and Stuart Alderoty, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its inconsistent approach to classifying tokens as securities. Grewal referenced Footnote 6 in the SEC’s amended complaint against Binance, where the agency admitted creating confusion by labeling tokens as securities. He also pointed out the…
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Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under current laws, buying or selling accounts may constitute a violation. Investigations are ongoing, and the…
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Coinbase Reports Its First AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the platform’s first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction, highlighting a new application of digital currency by artificial intelligence agents. Armstrong believes this advancement will enhance AI’s capacity to independently obtain resources and engage with humans and other AI systems. He encourages developers to add crypto wallets to support the growth of AI-to-AI…
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Ripple, Kraken Legal Chiefs Weigh in on Court Decision in SEC’s Crypto Securities Lawsuit

The chief legal officers at Kraken and Ripple have weighed in on the Federal Court for the Northern District of California’s recent decision in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Kraken. “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms there’s no such thing as a ‘crypto asset security.’ Bad news for the…
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Dubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency for Salary Payments

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized the payment of salaries in cryptocurrency under employment contracts, marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s legal approach to digital currencies. The 2024 ruling, case number 1739 of 2024, contrasts with a 2023 decision where a similar claim was rejected…
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Mexican Startup Kavak Issues Tokenized Debt to Invest in Brazil’s Used Car Business

Kavak, one of the largest Latam-based startups in the used car business, has issued tokenized debt to invest in the Brazilian car market. According to local sources, the company has already tokenized almost $1 million in commercial notes using Liqi, a tokenization platform, and aims to issue over $5 million. Kavak Bets on Tokenized Debt…
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Unlocking Value: Fair Price Discovery, the Role of Market Makers

Getting a token from inception to market is no mean feat and more often takes years of planning and commitment. Achieving fair price discovery and stability requires just as much commitment and energy. Generally speaking, market makers categorize the token pricing journey into four main phases: pre-generation construction, primary listing, price discovery and expansion, and…
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Andrew Tate Burns Over $10 Million Received in Meme Coin TOPG

Known lifestyle influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate has burned TOPG tokens valued at over $10 million after announcing it on social media. Tate received over 580 million TOPG tokens as a donation from an unnamed party, and announced that he would burn it so “everyone else makes money.” After burning the tokens, Tate celebrated…
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