Alibaba Founder Jack Ma says “digital currencies” are the future
However, people are left guessing what exactly he meant by “digital currencies”
Chinese police have launched an investigation linked to crypto exchange OKEx
OKEx saw $3.4bn of crypto spot trading on its platform over the past 24 hours, ranking fourth amongst the world’s largest crypto exchanges.
Is blockchain new battlefield in US-China tech war
DLT is one of 20 focus areas on the National Security Council’s “critical and emerging technologies” shortlist.
Swiss private bank EFG is joining hands with Hashtacs to development blockchain platform
The platform, funded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, will be used to manage the entire life cycle of structured products.
BitMEX hires new compliance officer in the aftermath of US legal trouble
Ex-Revolut compliance officer said compliance is non-negotiable and wows to collaborate with regulators
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Gemini appoints former Morgan Stanley exec as chief compliance officer
Gemini has applied for a license with MAS under Singapore’s 2019 Payment Services Act
Comment: BitMEX and its legal troubles with the US authorities
US authorities are not amused
Owners of BitMex, a leading Bitcoin exchange, to face criminal charges
Spokesman for the industry said that that it “disagrees with the U.S. government’s heavy-handed decision and intend to defend the allegations vigorously.”
Blockchain firm VeChain joins China Animal Health and Food Safety Alliance
VeChain will work on providing farm-to-table traceability of food products