The region’s securities regulator has said that Hong Kong crypto investors must only use or trade on approved virtual asset trading platforms. The regulator urged crypto investors using platforms not featured on its two lists to close accounts or transfer funds to licensed entities. Verifying a Virtual Asset Trading Platform’s Regulatory Status The Hong Kong […]
India Cracks Down on Offshore Crypto Exchanges — Blocks Binance, 8 Other Platforms
The Indian government has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to bar access to offshore cryptocurrency exchanges deemed illegal within the country. The nine affected crypto platforms include Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, and Bitfinex. The Ministry of Finance also revealed that 31 crypto service providers have registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit […]
Kyberswap Exploit Fallout: Platform’s Workforce Cut by 50%
The CEO of Kyberswap, the decentralized finance aggregator, revealed on Christmas Day that the platform recently laid off 50% of its workforce. The CEO added his organization is in the process of creating a voluntary database that is expected to help these workers secure new jobs in the Web3 space. Continuing Impact of the November […]
Solana’s Dex Platforms Eclipse Ethereum in Weekly Trade Volumes
Recent statistics reveal that in the last week, decentralized exchange (dex) platforms built on Solana have surpassed Ethereum in market performance. Data indicates that Solana-based dex platforms achieved a volume of $ 1.447 billion in the past day, overshadowing the $ 1.282 billion recorded by Ethereum trading platforms. Solana Surges Past Ethereum …
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals potentially enables regulators to pinpoint “existing or potential regulatory touchpoints.” Understanding the Defi Arrangement at the ‘Economic Reality’ Level The […]