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Japan's New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos.
Ethereum Classic Suffers Second 51% Attack in a Week
Ethereum Classic has suffered a 4,000-block-long reorganization, its second such incident in five days. The first attack, which saw more than 3,000 blocks reorged, had an attacker steal more than 800,000 ETC, worth about $5.6 million.
First Mover: Ethereum’s Transition to Staking Could Push More Traders to Use Derivatives
As Ethereum starts its multiyear transition to a "staking" network, analysts say a reduction in token liquidity may push traders to derivatives markets.
BnkToTheFuture Steps Away From Banks Citing Mounting Risk to Clients' Assets
The online investment platform is moving clients' crypto and fiat assets to a Hong Kong-based trust company.
Dark-Web Vendor and Pharmacist Charged With Trafficking Drugs Worth $270M in Bitcoin
The two men allegedly shipped opioids into the U.S. and sold them on the dark web for millions in bitcoin.
Chinese Ex-Banker Says Digital Currency Should Replace Fiat Money
A former vice president of the Bank of China has argued digital currency should replace fiat in the nation's financial systems.
DeFi-Focused Derivatives Platform Hedget Raises $500K in Seed Funding
The round was led by FBG Capital and NGC Ventures, both Asia-based venture firms.
French Judge Orders Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
Vinnik will reportedly face charges including defrauding more than 100 people in six French cities from 2016 to 2018.
Travel Management Firm CWT Pays Out $4.5M in Bitcoin After Ransomware Attack
The U.S. firm paid out a ransom of 414 bitcoin after its corporate files were locked up by the Ragnar Locker malware.
Charlie Lee, Adam Back Lead $3.1M Private Token Raise for Blockchain Game Infinite Fleet
A game developed by Samson Mow's Pixelmatic has completed a $3.1 million private SAFT sale of tokens.
