Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its decision to delist the native token of Tornado Cash, called TORN. This move comes as the value of TORN has plummeted significantly. The delisting is scheduled to begin on December 7th, with trading being halted and deposits no longer being credited. Withdrawals will be disabled […]
Tron has emerged as the platform of choice for terrorist organizations involved in crypto transfers, according to a recent report by Reuters. The counter-terror financing bureau in Israel has frozen 143 Tron wallets believed to be linked to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. This marks a significant shift from Bitcoin, which was previously favored by […]
Last week, the legal drama involving Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and United States law enforcement came to a close with a plea deal. Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, admitted to violating U.S. Anti-Money Laundering laws and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines. As part of the deal, CZ resigned […]
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have decided to retain the grace period for crypto firms despite recent scandals involving fraudulent activities in the crypto sphere. The grace period allows crypto firms to continue operating without a license until June 2024, giving them ample time to comply with new regulatory standards. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) […]
Global financial firm Circle has announced a strategic partnership with Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings, Inc. The partnership aims to promote the adoption of Circle’s USDC stablecoin and web3 services in Japan. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work towards the circulation of USDC and expand the use of stablecoins […]
Inferno Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining kit involved in cryptocurrency scams, has announced its shutdown. This kit has been responsible for phishing schemes that resulted in the theft of over $80 million in cryptocurrencies, affecting thousands of victims. Inferno Drainer gained attention after the shutdown of Monkey Drainer, which was responsible for stealing around $13 […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken action against a suspected fraudulent crypto asset trading platform called Hounax. The SFC flagged the company earlier this month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to combat crypto-related scams. The Hong Kong Police Force has initiated an investigation into the alleged scam, following reports […]
A one-year grace period for cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong will continue despite recent scandals. Julia Leung, Hong Kong’s Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated that fraud will still occur even if the grace period ends, so there are no plans to modify the grace period or other measures at this time. […]
British multinational bank Standard Chartered has announced its participation in trials of China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), making it one of the first foreign banks to do so in the country. Through its partner City Bank Clearing Services Co., Standard Chartered will allow its clients to purchase, exchange, and redeem e-CNY […]
The Hong Kong Police have launched an investigation into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following multiple complaints of scams totaling $15.4 million. Victims claim that they were lured into investing in crypto on the platform but faced difficulties when trying to withdraw their funds. Some victims are blaming the authorities for their losses. One victim, […]
