Monthly Archives: November 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried was reportedly worried for his safety during his pre-trial detention time at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center and even considered paying another inmate for “protection,” according to a former inmate. New York mob enforcer-turned-informant Gene Borrello told crypto blogger Tiffany Fong in a Nov. 30 interview that he spent time with Bankman-Fried in the

The Poloniex, HTX/Heco Bridge exploits and the KyberSwap flash loan attack were the three largest incidents in November, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. 104 Total views 2 Total shares The cryptocurrency industry has now seen its most "damaging" month for crypto thievery, scams, and exploits, with crypto criminals walking away with $363 million in

Seba’s new name, Amina, stems from “transamination,” meaning transference of one compound to another, symbolizing bringing different types of banking together. 191 Total views 3 Total shares Major Swiss cryptocurrency-enabled bank Seba is changing its name amid growing ambitions to expand its trading services worldwide.Seba Bank AG has rebranded to Amina Bank AG, the firm

Crypto exchange Coinbase says it had recorded a 6% rise in requests from law enforcement and government agencies compared to 2022, with the number of jurisdictions issuing requests jumping by 19, according to the exchange's annual Transparency Report.Four countries — the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain — made up nearly three-quarters (73%)

HTX recovers from devastating $30M hack, Hong Kong plagued by crypto exchange scandals, e-CNY gains adoption from foreign banks, and more. by Zhiyuan Sun 4 min November 30, 2023 Share Share Share Share Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Yet another crypto scandal in Hong Kong  Scammers

Australians are increasingly adding cryptocurrency to their “self-managed super funds” as a means to secure their retirement life, according to newly released data. Australians are increasingly looking to cryptocurrency to secure a peachy retirement, with allocation to the asset class from self-managed retirement funds increasing 400% in just four years — with the growth rate

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considering a proposal that would have sweeping consequences for the cryptocurrency industry. Investors should be concerned, because it could significantly impact the way that individuals — both inside and outside America — are allowed to engage with digital assets.The IRS is proposing an initiative under Section 6045