Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
Payments provider Cuscal, through its partner Zepto, has brought new banking restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia.
Startup Arbol Unveils AI and Blockchain-Powered Climate Insurance Platform
The market for climate insurance is estimated to triple in the next decade.
Ethereum Scanner Etherscan Adds OpenAI-Based Tool to Analyze Smart Contract Source Code
The tool is meant for informational purposes only, Etherscan said.
UK Crypto, Stablecoin Laws Approved by Parliament’s Upper House
The Financial Services and Markets Bill stands to recognize crypto as a regulated activity and stablecoins as a means of payment.
EU Legislation for Digital Euro Is Put on Hold: Source
A bill covering privacy and distribution of the central bank digital currency, originally scheduled for June 28, will be delayed
Crypto Investment Products Witness 9th Straight Week of Outflows: CoinShares
Altcoins witnessed inflows totalling $2.4 million, according to the report.
Investment Firm Republic Buys Stake in Crypto Broker-Dealer INX at $50M Valuation
Republic will acquire around a 9.5% stake in INX following the initial investment, with a commitment to acquire of 100% of equity at a valuation of $120 million as early as Q3 this year..
Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case
The court has also ordered the confiscation of two Costa Rican passports, two Belgian passports and two identity cards belonging to Kwon and fellow Terra executive Han Chang-Joon.
UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm’s Request
U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance’s local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.
Binance, SEC Strike Deal to Move All U.S. Customer Funds, Wallet Keys Back Onshore
Binance, Binance.US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a deal to ensure that only Binance.US employees could access customer funds late Friday.