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What to Expect at FMLS:23 this Fall
One of the most anticipated events in the financial services space in 2023 is the Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS). Held on November 20-22 at Old Billingsgate for its eleventh year, the marquee event of the fall is shaping up to be one for the record books. Each year, top-tier experts, industry leaders, and innovative […]
Binance Accused of Maintaining Presence in China Despite Domestic Ban on Crypto
Following an earlier ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017, China’s central bank tightened its clampdown on digital assets by declaring crypto-related activities illegal and enforcing a blanket ban on crypto operations in 2021. Internal records on milestones as recent as May, however, show that Binance has maintained a substantial grip on the China market. […]
East Meets West: Hong Kong’s Hex Trust Secures French Crypto License
While buzz grows around the Middle East and Hong Kong as emerging crypto hubs, do not overlook Europe. Specifically, France is making waves as a potential digital asset safe haven. Hex Trust just secured a license to offer digital asset custody and trading services. From Hong Kong to Europe: Hex Trust Gets a License in […]
Nomura’s Laser Digital Secures VASP License to Operate in Dubai
Japanese financial services group Nomura is set to launch a trading and asset management businesses in Dubai through its subsidiary Laser Digital FZE which received a green light from the emirate’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) on Tuesday. The subsidiary firm, which currently operates out of Dubai and London, will provide broker-dealer as well as […]
SEC Alleges Hex Founder Richard Heart Illegally Raised $1B, Misappropriated $12M
In its latest crackdown on crypto exchanges in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Hex’s Founder, Richard Heart, also known as Richard Schueler, with raising over $1 billion through ‘unregistered offerings of crypto asset securities’. The US securities watchdog filed the charges in a district court in New York. Today […]
Crypto Hacks and Exploits Peak Year-to-Date in July: Report
The amount of money lost through hacks and exploits in the cryptocurrency sector surged to the highest level year-to-date in July at USD $303 million. The security platform focusing on blockchain technology, Certik, released an update about the losses today (Monday). According to the company, the blockchain bridging platform Multichain reported the highest losses, worth […]
Weekend Movers – Optimism (OP) and Curve (CRV)
After dropping under $30,000 earlier last week, Bitcoin continues to remain around $29k. As of writing, BTC/USD has been trading at $29,393, down 3.8% in the past 30 days. However, trading volume increased 138% from a day ago to $10.4 billion on Monday. According to market analysts, this is a season of accumulators, but there […]
The Latest Metaverse Trends Surrounding NFT Art Galleries
The metaverse has grown as an enthralling and immersive digital universe, providing limitless opportunities for producers, investors, and art enthusiasts alike. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), a unique type of digital asset that has transformed the art industry, are at the center of this virtual realm. NFT art galleries have become a hub of activity in the […]
Binance Obtains License to Operate as a Crypto Broker-Dealer in Dubai
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Binance announced on Monday it has secured an operational license in Dubai, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to do so. The milestone comes several months after Dubai’s crypto regulator Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), […]
