Paxos has secured full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token services, positioning Singapore as a key player in Paxos’s global stablecoin operations. The approval permits the issuance of stablecoins compliant with MAS’s forthcoming regulatory framework. DBS Bank Named Main Banking Partner as Paxos Secures MAS Approval Paxos, a […]
Consensys to Challenge SEC in Court: Confident SEC Lacks Authority to Regulate Software Interfaces Like Metamask
Consensys Software has issued a statement addressing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges accusing the company of unregistered securities offerings through Metamask staking and swaps. Consensys contends the SEC’s actions are regulatory overreach and vows to defend its position in court, emphasizing the broader implications for the web3 ecosystem. Consensys Challenges SEC Charges On […]
Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitdeer Partners With Ohio Port Authority for 570 MW Expansion
Bitdeer Technologies Group has signed a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority to secure an additional 570 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This expansion brings Bitdeer’s total global capacity to 2.5 gigawatts (GW). Bitdeer Expands Power Capacity With New Partnership in Ohio Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed company, has leased land at the Hannibal Industrial […]
Indian Authority Uncovers Large-Scale Crypto and Hawala Operation, Arrests Key Player
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Manideep Mago under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an “illegal foreign remittances case” involving cryptocurrency. The investigation uncovered that a Delhi-based company sold cryptocurrencies worth over Rs. 1858 crore ($ 223 million) on crypto exchanges and made foreign remittances exceeding Rs. …
Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $ 2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced daily trades on some major local crypto exchanges. This fine follows Binance’s global scrutiny and former CEO …