Australian stock exchange delays $190M blockchain overhaul yet again
The Australian Stock Exchange says the blockchain upgrade to its CHESS settlement system, first pitched in 2016, has been delayed once more.
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Japan central bank tells G7 to figure out how to regulate crypto — fast
A senior Bank of Japan official has warned G7 nations that the clock is ticking on a common framework to regulate cryptocurrency.
— Crime, Netherlands
Dutch police seize first ever NFTs as part of stolen data investigation
Dutch police seized their first ever NFTs after carrying out two raids as part of an investigation into the illegal selling of private data.
Russia hypothetically accepts Bitcoin for oil and gas — if you’re its ‘friend’
World powers paying Russia for its oil and gas with Bitcoin is unlikely. Still, it's wild to see the cryptocurrency namedropped like this.
— Andreessen, Meta
Meta board could oust Marc Andreessen over web3 investments, sources
Tech mogul Marc Andreessen is Meta's longest-serving board member. But his penchant for web3 competitors is becoming a problem.
BlockFi user data breached in HubSpot hack, other crypto firms affected
BlockFi says users’ personal details, including names and emails were targeted after hackers attacked its CRM platform provider, HubSpot.
FTX chief ‘frustrated’ with crypto’s anti-regulatory messaging over Russia
Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase have refused blanket bans on Russian users, citing libertarian values. FTX has already cut off Russian banks.
ConsenSys to buy more Ether, revamp MetaMask with $450M raise
Ethereum giant ConsenSys just raised $450 million from the likes of Microsoft, Temasek, and SoftBank. It's ready to sink it into more Ether.
Coinbase chief ‘sorry’ for ominous email demanding bank statements
Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong apologized to Gavin Andresen after the former Bitcoin dev complained about demands for bank statements.
Coinbase won’t ban Russian crypto traders but strangely bans Crimea
Coinbase's chief counsel cited its geoblocking of Crimea while defending the exchange's decision not to ban Russia-based users.