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Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
Hong Kong's Blockchain Trade Finance Platform to Go Live By September
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.
G20 Watchdog Releases Framework for 'Vigilant' Crypto Monitoring
The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.
Thailand Is Planning a 'Bond Coin' for Faster Securities Settlement
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
OKCoin Exchange Launches in US Offering Fiat-to-Crypto Trading
Crypto exchange OKCoin has launched a branch in the U.S. market to offer trading services between U.S. dollars and several major cryptocurrencies.
Police Seize $1.5 Million in Crypto During FIFA Gambling Crackdown
A Chinese city has recently cracked a cryptocurrency-traded gambling case and confiscated over $1.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies.
Tether Hires Former Bank Analyst as Chief Compliance Officer
Tether, the company behind the dollar-tied USDT, has hired a chief compliance officer from the eighth-largest bank in North America.
Binance Exchange Backs First-Ever Decentralized Bank in Malta
Binance is reportedly among a number of investors backing a decentralized, blockchain-based bank to be launched in Malta.
Bank of Queensland Rules Out Crypto Purchases With Mortgage Funds
The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.
Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws
Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.
