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Band Protocol And Arbitrum Now Join Forces To Empower Decentralized Applications Band Protocol’s price feed oracle goes live on Arbitrum, unlocking real-world data for decentralized apps on Arbitrum. Exciting future plans for expanding data use cases. Band Protocol has announced that its price feed oracle has gone live on Arbitrum. This integration marks a significant milestone in the blockchain world as it unlocks the potential of real-world data for decentralized applications running on Arbitrum. By combining the strengths of Band Protocol’s secure and decentralized oracle with Arbitrum’s Layer 2 scaling solution Band Protocol’s high-quality and diverse data set, extensive data beyond price feeds, such as staked assets, forex, commodity, security data, and other custom price feeds, can also be seamlessly incorporated into dApps on Arbitrum, expanding the scope of decentralized applications. Moreover, the cross-chain data oracle platform’s interoperability brings cross-chain communication to the Arbitrum ecosystem, enabling dApps on Arbitrum to interact with the Band oracle solution on various compatible chains across different ecosystems. This fosters a more interconnected and collaborative network of blockchain ecosystems, paving the way for future milestones. As the integration between Band Protocol and Arbitrum deepens, exciting plans for the future include expanding. #Crypto #CryptoNews

The FTX Bankruptcy Hearing Will Be Held This Wednesday, FTT Surges Over 5% FTX Trading has presented an agenda for the upcoming bankruptcy hearing scheduled for August 23, 13:00 Eastern Time, before Judge John T. Dorsey of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. The submitted agenda comprises 15 items, with nine already resolved through a court order issued on August 18, rendering them non-essential for the forthcoming hearing. This leaves six key matters yet to be addressed, including a proposal for a settlement procedure and the most recent case status. The cryptocurrency exchange’s filing includes essential updates regarding its ongoing bankruptcy case, including a request to institute a litigation claims process to address the aftermath of the exchange’s collapse. The hearing will delve into various aspects of FTX’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, which was initiated on November 11, 2022, following the significant downfall of the exchange. Allegations of fraud and improper utilization of customer funds have been leveled against the exchange, its affiliated entities, and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. The agenda includes updates concerning the bankruptcy case, a motion to formalize protocols for resolving litigation claims linked to its demise. #Crypto #CryptoNews

Mastercard and Binance end crypto card partnership in four countries: Reuters Mastercard and crypto exchange giant Binance are ending crypto card programs in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bahrain, Reuters reported. Binance and Mastercard forged the partnership allowing users to convert cryptocurrency into fiat currency with the ability to earn up to 8% cash back in crypto, depending on the purchase. Merchants still received fiat currency, while customers used their crypto as a means of payment which was intended to bolster broader crypto adoption. Argentina became the first country to adopt the Binance crypto card program in August of 2022. The country's high inflation rate had consumers looking at alternative payment options such as cryptocurrency. The cessation, set for Sept. 22, will not affect Mastercard's other crypto card programs, the news agency added. Binance and Mastercard forged the partnership allowing users to convert cryptocurrency into fiat currency with the ability to earn up to 8% cash back in crypto, depending on the purchase. Merchants still received fiat currency, while customers used their crypto as a means of payment which was intended to bolster broader crypto adoption. Mastercard did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Block. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

Vitalik Buterin Urges Caution Amid Uncertain Future of Hong Kong’s Crypto Support Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, delivered crucial insights during a recent event in Singapore, shedding light on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong. Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of understanding the stability of the Hong Kong government’s stance on cryptocurrencies for crypto projects seeking opportunities in the region. He noted that the government’s ongoing support for digital currencies is a pivotal variable that could significantly impact the success and sustainability of crypto-related endeavors in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has long been considered a global financial hub, attracting a multitude of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects due to its favorable regulatory framework and strategic location. However, recent geopolitical and regulatory developments have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of cryptocurrencies in the region. Vitalik Buterin’s remarks come at a time when businesses operating in the cryptocurrency space are closely monitoring Hong Kong’s evolving regulatory landscape. The crypto industry values stability and regulatory clarity, making it crucial for enterprises to assess the long-term viability of conducting business in the city. Buterin’s insights carry considerable weight within the cryptocurrency community. His cautionary advice serves as a reminder that while Hong Kong has been a crypto-friendly destination. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

FTX Files Lawsuit Against Former Employees Of Salameda With $157 Million Lost FTX, the crypto exchange that recently filed for bankruptcy, has filed a lawsuit against former employees of Salameda, an entity linked to the exchange, CoinDesk first discovered related court documents. FTX claims that the defendant, taking advantage of their positions and connections, orchestrated preferential transfers of assets, prioritizing their own interests over other customers. They controlled multiple firms with accounts on and FTX US, allegedly making fraudulent withdrawals shortly before FTX suspended withdrawals on November 8, 2022. The total sum involved in these questionable transfers amounted to over $123 million out of a total of $157.3 million (based on August 31, 2023, pricing), and a significant portion of these transfers occurred on or after November 7, just hours before the suspension of withdrawals. Meanwhile, Bankman-Fried‘s legal battles continue to mount. His request for release on bond was previously denied, with allegations of witness tampering. An appeals court has now rejected his latest attempt to secure his release. Bankman-Fried faces a potential sentence of over 100 years if found guilty on all charges. His trial is set to commence on October 3 and is expected to last approximately six weeks. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

Xiang Xiang Unicoin Arrested By Hong Kong Police In JPEX Case: Report Two other people and Xiang Xiang Unicoin arrested by Hong Kong police in the Unicoin crypto case. Investigation ongoing; total funds involved reach HK$1.499 billion. According to Sing Tao Daily, the Hong Kong police have made significant strides in the ongoing JPEX case, with three more individuals taken into custody, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. One of the newly apprehended suspects is a 29-year-old Internet celebrity, “Xiang Xiang,” whose real name is Liang. The other two individuals arrested are a 23-year-old named Zhong and a 28-year-old named Huang. Zhong Nan, the 23-year-old, holds the position of director at Lupin, another over-the-counter cryptocurrency exchange store. She is an employee of Unicoin, an over-the-counter cryptocurrency exchange shop, and is popularly referred to as the “Unicoin Resident Analyst” on social media. Her YouTube channel and Instagram account, where she shares investment insights and photos, have earned her the “Goddess of the Coin Industry” title among local netizens. The police have emphasized that their investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are not ruled out. The Commercial Crime Bureau’s officers are actively pursuing leads to provide crucial information to aid the investigation #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

Coinbase’s Attempt to End SEC Lawsuit Should Be Rejected, U.S. Regulator Argues U.S. regulators argued Tuesday that Coinbase Inc.’s attempt to toss out the securities law violation it faces should be rejected, asserting the crypto exchange’s justification contains “fatal flaws.” The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase (COIN) in June, saying the U.S.-based company failed to register as a securities exchange with the markets regulator. Coinbase has tried to get that case dismissed, asking the judge to make a pre-trial ruling that crypto changing hands isn't the same as an investment contract. SEC said in a filing Tuesday. At stake is the court’s eventual interpretation of who is getting the so-called Howey test right: Coinbase, with its narrower view, or the SEC, which says Howey is meant to be flexible and widely interpreted when it defines a security that must be regulated by the SEC. “This case turns on whether Coinbase intermediated transactions in ‘investment contracts’ and whether customers on Coinbase’s trading platform therefore were entitled to the protections afforded by the federal securities laws that require intermediaries of securities transactions to register with the SEC,” the regulator said. Coinbase has argued that crypto trades don’t meet this definition of an investment contract, because no actual contract is established in a transaction. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

Coinbase, OKX and Binance partner with UK firms as regulations come into force Two weeks after the crypto exchange Bybit officially exited the UK market, citing the impact of new crypto marketing rules, several rival overseas players have adapted to the regime by teaming up with local partners. Coinbase and OKX are working with Archax to get their financial promotions approved, according to spokespeople for the exchanges. Binance, meanwhile, said in a blog post published Oct. 8 that it had partnered with Rebuilding Society, a regulated peer-to-peer lending firm that has dished out just £35 million. The expectation is that these arrangements will allow the exchanges to continue serving UK customers from overseas despite new marketing rules from the Financial Conduct Authority — which include a cooling-off period for first-time investors — that have just come into effect. “The approvers, when they enter into an arrangement with the exchange or whoever else it might be, they approve the promotions and effectively they take responsibility for those promotions,” said George Morris, a partner at the law firm Simmons & Simmons. “It’s very much a symbiotic thing.” The FCA also put out an announcement on Oct. 8 warning that 143 entities are operating in the UK without permission and naming them in a list. That list includes HTX and KuCoin, two major global exchanges #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

GBTC discount to NAV hits lowest level since 2021 as SEC elects not to appeal Grayscale ruling The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two years as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fails to appeal against the recent Grayscale ruling. The GBTC discount to net asset value (NAV) — meaning how much lower the market price of each share is than the value of the bitcoin it represents — is trading below 16% for the first time since December 2021, hitting 15.9% by market close on Friday, according to The Block’s data dashboard. GBTC trades at a discount as the shares currently cannot be redeemed, so the only option is to sell them to other prospective buyers. However, it historically traded at a premium until 2021’s crypto credit crunch. The narrowing trend — seeing the discount shrink from over 40% before BlackRock and others filed spot bitcoin ETF applications in June — is likely a sign of increased optimism the SEC will approve a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S., including the potential conversion of GBTC. However, the decision not to appeal doesn’t necessarily mean the regulator is ready to approve one. The SEC had until midnight on Friday to appeal the ruling involving Grayscale's attempt to convert its flagship GBTC fund into a spot bitcoin ETF. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

Taiwan officially proposes crypto bill with first reading passed at parliament Taiwan officially proposed a draft crypto act for first reading today. "After the first reading of the bill, discussions on the regulatory framework for the virtual asset industry have progressed to the next stage," Yung-Chang Chiang, a member of the Legislative Yuan who jointly proposed the special act, told The Block. A proposal to regulate crypto assets passed the first reading at the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan’s parliament, according to official records. Taiwan’s FSC last month released guidelines for the crypto sector to form its own self-supervisory rules through a potential industry association, such measures lack legal enforceability, the lawmaker said. “In this case, under the authority of this special law, regulatory authorities can impose administrative penalties on operators who violate these self-regulation rules. Without such a special law, the regulators would lack the ability to impose penalties,” Chiang told The Block earlier this month at a parliament hearing. The special crypto law, proposed by Chiang and 16 other lawmakers, would require all crypto platforms operating in Taiwan to apply for a permit. If they failed to, regulators could order them to cease operations. #Crypto #CryptoNews #cryptocurrency

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