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EU will have a single cryptocurrency regulator
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EU will have a single cryptocurrency regulator

  • by Sandra
  • August 16, 2022

EU officials to create a new regulatory body AMLAWho will be entrusted with direct oversight of the crypto business? The Block, this is stated in the EU’s sixth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD6).

Zipmex extends moratorium on creditor protection
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Zipmex extends moratorium on creditor protection

  • by Sandra
  • August 15, 2022

Thai cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has announced that a Singapore court has sought protection from creditors for three months, until Dec. Blok writes about it. The company was expected to receive approval for

Zipmex extends moratorium on creditor protection
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BlueBenx Claims $31M Hack, Stops Withdrawals

  • by Sandra
  • August 15, 2022

Brazilian cryptocurrency platform BlueBenx has blocked customers’ withdrawals, citing an attack. Reported by Portal do Bitcoin. The company said it was the victim of an “extremely aggressive” hacker attack, but did not

Zipmex extends moratorium on creditor protection
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German crypto bank Nuri files for bankruptcy

  • by Sandra
  • August 10, 2022

Germany-based fintech startup Nuri (formerly Bitwala) has filed for bankruptcy focusing on cryptocurrencies. More than 500 thousand customers used their service. Nuri filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. This does

Revolut to expand its crypto team by 20%
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Revolut to expand its crypto team by 20%

  • by Sandra
  • August 5, 2022

Fintech company Revolut plans to increase the number of employees involved in the cryptocurrency direction by 20% in the EU, UK and US within six months. Bloomberg writes about it. Revolut has

Robinhood announces 23% staff cut
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Robinhood announces 23% staff cut

  • by Sandra
  • August 3, 2022

Online broker Robinhood will cut its headcount by around 23% due to the worsening macroeconomic environment and negative developments in the cryptocurrency market. This is stated in a letter from the company’s