Melbourne-Based Crypto Lender Helio Sentenced for Misleading License Claims

The Melbourne-based cryptocurrency lender, Helio Lending Pty Ltd., has been handed a non-conviction bond for misleading claims about possessing an Australian Credit License (ACL). Helio, which offers consumers crypto-backed loans using digital assets as collateral, was found to have falsely asserted that it held an ACL, the regulator said yesterday (Thursday). In a news article […]

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Bankrupt BlockFi Gets Court’s Backing, EnablesWithdrawal for US Customers

BlockFi, the cryptocurrency lending firm that declared bankruptcy in November last year, has secured the bankruptcy court’s approval to permit its users to withdraw their digital assets. Earlier today (Thursday), BlockFi opened the withdrawal service nine months after blocking the feature on its platform. However, the service is only currently available to customers in the […]

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Republic launches its self-custodial multi-chain wallet for tokenized assets

Republic Wallet is targeted to a global community of over 3 million Republic investors. Users will access tokenized assets across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Avalanche. The global tokenization market is expected to reach $24 trillion by 2027. Digital finance firm Republic has officially unveiled its self-custodial multi-chain digital wallet, opening crypto adoption to a […]

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UK Crypto Firms Brace for Compliance as FCA Sets Deadline for ‘Travel Rule’ Implementation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out clear expectations for cryptocurrency businesses operating in the UK, outlining the necessary steps they must take to comply with the significant change in the legislation for money laundering prevention that was enacted in 2022. According to a statement shared by the regulator today (Thursday), come September 1, […]

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Securitize Acquires Onramp Amid Crypto Deal Making Slump

Neither the author, Ruholamin Haqshanas, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Securitize has acquired crypto investing startup Onramp Invest. The deal follows a steep decline in dealmaking and funding activity in the crypto space triggered by regulatory challenges.  Onramp Employees to Join Securitize Asset tokenization […]

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