SBF examined over “cozy relationship” with Bahamian government in fraud trail
This marked Bankman-Fried’s fourth and final day of testimony before Wednesday’s closing arguments.
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How blockchain can fortify children’s online safety
Colossal failures in online age verification have opened the floodgates for kids to access harmful content and become ‘friends’ with adult strangers. Can encrypted decentralized IDs put a stop to all that?
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NFT’s October treat
October sees NFT resurgence with US$300 million in sales despite negative trade profits; SoFi platforms face challenges amid financial scrutiny.
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Mad Lads creator Backpack to launch licensed crypto exchange in Dubai
Backpack said it also secured operational licenses in other jurisdictions.
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‘Uptober’ narrative saved by spot Bitcoin ETF bounce
Often dismissed as coincidence, October has once again produced an upswing in the crypto market, with excitement around a potential U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF to thank for this year’s ‘Uptober.’
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UK plans to introduce fiat-backed stablecoin rules in early 2024
The U.K. intends to introduce rules on fiat-backed stablecoins in early 2024, according to the government’s latest cryptocurrency policy update published on Monday. See related article: Singapore, Thailand clarify crypto rules; NFTs become new cultural frontier Fast Facts See related article: Blockchain tech in Thailand gets boost from new pro-crypto lead
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Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank buys majority stake in Satang crypto exchange
The lender, known as K-bank, said it will also open three additional crypto subsidiaries.
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Take two: Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, for real this time
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried denied defrauding anyone as he took to the stand in his criminal trial.
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Taiwan introduces crypto regulation proposal
Taiwan’s new bill mandates crypto platform permits, addressing self-regulation gaps.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony gets a test run as the defense presents its case
In a rare move, Judge Lewis Kaplan sent the jury home early so he can decide what is and isn’t admissible in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony.