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Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler warned that many crypto projects may fail, criticizing the industry for being driven more by sentiment than fundamentals.
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OKX confirms that it has not released any Firefox browser extension, asking users to transfer the wallet assets immediately if downloaded.
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The US DOJ received approval to sell 69,370 Bitcoin worth $6.5B, seized from Silk Road, following a federal judge’s Dec. 30 ruling.
The post U.S. Govt Cleared to Liquidate 69K BTC Worth $6.5B Seized from Silk Road: Report appeared first on Cryptonews. …

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled the “Supervisory Incubator for Distributed Ledger Technology” (DLT) to help banks safely adopt blockchain-based solutions.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) announced plans to launch its crypto accelerator program in San Francisco this spring, inviting visionary founders to apply by Feb. 7.
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The alleged crypto trader from Hengelo is suspected of defrauding nearly 300 investors, embezzling €4.5 million in the scheme.
The post Police Arrest Dutch Law Student in Connection With $4.6M Crypto Investment Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews. …

The IMF has urged Kenya to establish a robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies to protect consumers and address risks.
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Backpack has addressed the controversy surrounding its acquisition of FTX EU, asserting that it finalized the purchase and will return funds to former customers, despite conflicting claims from the FTX estate regarding ownership and responsibilities.
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The CFTC has reportedly issued a subpoena to U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, seeking customer data in connection with the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket.
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