Liminal challenges WazirX’s accusations after $235M security breach
According to Liminal, 75 days after the hack, WazirX still had more than $175 million in its custody despite blaming the custodian for causing the breach. Go to Source
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WEF talks DeFi regulation, HKDA stablecoin integrates Chainlink: Finance Redefined
The World Economic Forum has urged policymakers to adopt sandbox-based frameworks to enhance regulatory clarity for DeFi innovations and address key risks. Go to Source
Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?
The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework. Go to Source
Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally required. Durov stressed that this is a longstanding policy, ensuring compliance without compromising the … Read more
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers has been in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov declared. Go to Source
Wazirx Granted 4-Month Moratorium, Will Make Wallet Addresses Public
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has secured a four-month moratorium granted by a Singapore court, providing time for the company to address its financial obligations while crafting a resolution plan. Wazirx explained that as part of the court’s conditions, it will “make wallet addresses public via a court affidavit, respond to user queries raised in the … Read more
Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?
Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%. Go to Source
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to their own … Read more
Former Mt. Gox CEO to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe
EllipX will comply with EU’s MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users. Go to Source
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines for consumer protection
The HKMA introduces new principles for using generative AI, emphasizing governance, transparency, and data protection in consumer-facing applications. Go to Source
