SEC to up scrutiny of firms offering or giving advice about crypto
    08 Feb 2023
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    Registered crypto brokers and advisors may need to be on edge when giving advice this year, after a recent warning from the SEC. Crypto brokers and investment advisors offering or giving advice about cryptocurrencies will be put under the scope of the United States’ securities watchdog this year. A Feb. 7 statement from the Securities and Exchange…

    The history and evolution of the fintech industry
    08 Feb 2023
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    The fintech industry has evolved from early adopters using technology to automate financial services to a comprehensive revolution of the financial sector. The financial technology (fintech) industry has its roots in the late 20th century, with the advent of electronic banking and online stock trading. Since then, fintech has expanded and changed over time as…

    Genesis creditors to expect 80% recovery under proposed restructuring plan
    07 Feb 2023
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    Digital Currency Group (DCG) plans to hand its equity stake in Genesis’ trading arm to Genesis Global, which will then be sold, pending court approval. A Genesis creditor has revealed the new proposed restructuring plan between Genesis, Digital Currency Group and creditors will see creditors getting back at least 80% of their funds. On Feb….

    FTX CEO testifies on ‘pure hell’ post-bankruptcy days at exchange
    07 Feb 2023
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    John Ray said when he took control of FTX in November 2022, there was a “massive scramble for information” related to the exchange’s funds, insurance and personnel. John Ray, who took over as CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has described some of the chaotic experiences at the firm following the company declaring bankruptcy. In testimony…

    North Korea stole more crypto in 2022 than any other year: UN report
    07 Feb 2023
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    A report submitted to the United Nations found North Korean cyber attacks have become vastly more sophisticated and raked in more crypto than ever before. A confidential United Nations report has revealed North Korean hackers stole more crypto assets in 2022 than in any other year so far. The UN report, seen by Reuters, was reportedly submitted…

    Interpol wants to police metaverse crimes, reveals secretary general
    06 Feb 2023
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    According to Stock, criminals have started targeting users on platforms similar to the metaverse, adding that “we need to sufficiently respond to that.” The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), or Interpol, is investigating how it could police crimes in the metaverse. However, a top Interpol executive believes there are issues with defining a metaverse crime. According to…