Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers was in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov said.
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Bitwise files first Form S-1 for XRP ETF with US SEC
Subject to approval from the SEC, the Bitwise spot XRP ETF will provide exposure to the value of XRP held directly by the trust.
September crypto hacks surpass $120M, centralized exchanges hit
Cryptocurrency hacks in September totaled over $120 million, with centralized exchanges BingX and Indodax accounting for more than half.
Terror victims claim DOJ withholding share of $4.3B Binance penalty
Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department, claiming it hasn’t put the appropriate funds from Binance’s settlement into a victim fund.
Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto — Nic Carter
The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter.
FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer
“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers.
Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia.
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
Site of CZ’s downfall and pot crypto vendors: Crypto City Guide to Seattle
Seattle’s medical marijuana vendors accept crypto, residents don’t file income tax returns here, and the Governor signed a blockchain bill.
Wallet in Telegram app temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring
Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the Wallet in Telegram app due to financial regulations.
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities.
Curve mulls dropping TUSD as crvUSD backing after SEC charges
The regulator alleged TUSD was 99% backed by a risky offshore fund, raising concerns about using TUSD to back Curve’s stablecoin.