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Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that.
Former Coinbase COO Joins Blockchain-Based Lending Firm Figure
Asiff Hirji, Coinbase's former president and COO, will take on a new role as president of blockchain-based lending startup Figure Technologies.
LedgerX Board Member and Former CFTC Chair Named CEO of Miami Futures Exchange
Former acting CFTC Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen is the new CEO at Miami International Futures Exchange, where he will build out its crypto asset and derivatives products.
Lawyers Ramp Up Pressure to Exhume Quadriga CEO's Body
Miller Thomson is doubling down on its request that the RCMP exhume Quadriga founder Gerald Cotten's body by publicly requesting an update from Canadian MP Bill Blair, who oversees the agency.
British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout
The victim firm in the ransomware attack had paid $950,000 in bitcoin to the perpetrator through an insurance company. Much of it ended up on Bitfinex.
WEF Launches Global Consortium for Crypto Governance
The WEF is creating a global consortium to develop a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Tether Says Its Newest Stablecoin Is Backed by Gold in Swiss Vault
Tether is issuing a new stablecoin as ERC-20 and TRC20 tokens, backing their price with one ounce of gold.
Law Firm Representing Quadriga's Ex-Users Want Info About 'Shadow Bank' Crypto Capital
Miller Thomson, the court-appointed law firm representing former users of the QuadrigaCX exchange, wants information about Crypto Capital and whether it holds any of Quadriga's funds.
Vodafone Is the Latest Big Company to Quit Facebook-Founded Libra Association
Telecom giant Vodafone has left the Libra Association, the eighth company to pull out of the Facebook-led digital currency project since the fall.
Square Crypto Is Creating a 'Lightning Development Kit' for Bitcoin Wallets
Square Crypto is hoping to galvanize Lightning development with a new tool kit, currently under construction.
