Evaluation of Swiss Banking Regulation: Too Big to Fail Rules Under Scrutiny

The Swiss government is considering the evaluation of regulations for large banks, according to Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter. The Finance Minister is advocating for an open discussion on the matter. The recent report on the Credit Suisse crisis has raised questions about whether the “Plan B” for rescuing the bank would have been successful. The […]

New Leadership Transitions in Swiss Financial Institutions

Andréa Maechler, former director of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), surprised the financial world when she resigned in June and took on a new role as Deputy General Manager at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel in September 2023. Maechler had been a member of the SNB Directorate since 2015, leading the III. […]

On-Chain Trading Platform Thunder Terminal Suffers Security Breach, Loses $240,000 in ETH and SOL

Thunder Terminal, an on-chain trading platform, recently experienced a security breach resulting in a significant loss of approximately $240,000. The breach occurred when a hacker gained unauthorized access to a MongoDB connection URL, allowing them to retrieve session tokens and execute withdrawals on behalf of users.Thunder Terminal took immediate action by revoking all session tokens […]

Paxos Expands Stablecoin Issuance to Solana Blockchain, Paving the Way for Future Innovations

Paxos, a leading stablecoin issuer, has received regulatory clearance to launch its Paxos USDP stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. This move highlights Paxos’ growth and adaptability in the industry. Previously, Paxos had only issued stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain.One key difference between Paxos and Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, is that Paxos operates as […]

Grayscale Adapts ETF Strategy to Meet SEC’s Cash-Only Redemption Requirements

Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, has made amendments to its ETF strategy in order to comply with the cash-only redemption demands of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised filing excludes airdrops and forks, and instead focuses on facilitating fund creation and redemption using cash. This move aligns with the SEC’s preference […]

KyberSwap Decentralized Finance Protocol Implements Workforce Reduction Following $48.8 Million Exploit

The team behind decentralized finance protocol KyberSwap has made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce by 50% following a major exploit that cost the company $48.8 million. CEO Victor Tran expressed his regret over the layoffs, stating that it was a heart-wrenching decision. However, the company plans to support the departing employees by creating […]

Ripple Secures Regulatory Approval for Crypto Services in Ireland

Ripple, the global payments network, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to provide crypto services in the country. This approval allows Ripple to offer digital asset services through its Irish subsidiary, Ripple Markets Ireland Limited. It also demonstrates Ripple’s commitment to regulatory compliance and its vision […]