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Recently, crypto exchange OKX has made the decision to cease operations in Nigeria due to local regulations. Nigerian clients were informed through an email that they have until August 16 to close their positions on the platform. After this deadline, users will only be able to access withdrawal services and close existing positions. This announcement
The UK Law Commission recently released a scoping paper discussing the potential legal classification of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) within the country. DAOs, which are blockchain-based communities formed around a common purpose, have been hailed as the future of corporate governance. However, the Commission emphasized the difficulties in defining and categorizing DAOs due to the
Over the weekend, the Bitcoin price dropped below $60,000 amid rapid selling by major holders such as the German and US governments. This led to one of the largest drops seen for the pioneer cryptocurrency in the last two years, costing the market billions of dollars. However, despite this, Bitcoin holders are still seeing major
The legal saga surrounding the collapse of FTX exchange took a new turn as sentencing dates for former executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh were set for later this year. Wang, the former Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of FTX, is scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 30, while Singh, a former engineering director, will have
The recent guilty plea of Paxful Inc. co-founder and former CTO Artur Schaback sheds light on the company’s failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. According to the Department of Justice, Schaback’s negligence allowed Paxful to become a breeding ground for criminal activities such as money laundering, fraud, and extortion. This revelation not
Taiwan Mobile, the second-largest telecom operator in Taiwan, has recently made a significant move by applying for a license to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). This decision has placed them as the 26th VASP in Taiwan, highlighting their compliance with Money Laundering Prevention Laws. With Lin Zhichen, the company’s General Manager, named
The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently announced updates to its Travel Rule guidelines, now including crypto service providers and intermediaries. This change, set to take effect on December 30, 2024, will require crypto exchanges in the European Union to adhere to the Travel Rule guidelines (EU-2023/1113). The new rule mandates that exchanges report information on
The recent plummet in Bitcoin’s price can be largely attributed to the impending distribution of 142,000 BTC by the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox. This distribution, representing a substantial portion of the total Bitcoin supply, has stirred up market anxiety among investors. The large transfers of 52,633 BTC in recent hours suggest that preparations are
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has recently introduced stringent guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) as part of its new regulatory incubation framework. The guidelines mandate that all fintech entrepreneurs involved in virtual assets must establish a local office in Nigeria, including leadership roles such as CEOs. These requirements are aimed