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19 September
Tech
Bosch, EU, and blockchain pioneers are teaming up for a game-changing decentralized IoT project in the mobility sector.
General
Senator Warren's controversial Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act gains support from nine more U.S. senators. The proposal, known as "the toughest" in the crypto space, could extend regulatory standards to cryptocurrency firms, including KYC and AML requirements.
Policy
Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is gearing up for MiCA, the EU's groundbreaking crypto regulation arriving in 2024. Starting Sept. 18, MFSA seeks public input on proposed rulebook changes for crypto companies.
Business
Dubai-based JPEX shut down operations due to a liquidity crisis, blaming institutions and Hong Kong partners for unfair actions. The Earn program, offering high APYs, is permanently ended, and withdrawals have a staggering 99% fee for now.
08 September
Tech

Crypto cybersecurity company OpenZeppelin unveils Defender 2.0. The updated blockchain developer security system promises end-to-end safety measures, spanning from the initial project development phase through the deployment and ongoing maintenance.

General
Switzerland-based bank SEBA receives approval-in-principle from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to deal in virtual assets in the region. The only two fully licensed exchanges currently operating in Hong Kong are HashKey and OSL.
Business

Clockwork's founder and team are stepping away from the Solana Protocol. According to the announcement, the reason behind the departure is a lack of profit. Code remains open-source for the community to pick up and continue.

31 August
Markets

Bitcoin slips to $27.2K as cryptos dip post Grayscale's court win. Despite Tuesday's rally, signs of market weakness emerge. BTC is down 2% in 24 hrs. at $27,240; ETH is resilient at just above $1,700. Market Index down 2.4%, ADA, SOL, MATIC lead 4% altcoin dip. Landmark win for Grayscale's BTC ETF bid sparks hope, but approval not guaranteed.

Policy

Grayscale triumphs over SEC in landmark Bitcoin ETF appeal. Court orders SEC review of Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application denial. A game-changing decision that could pave the way for mainstream crypto adoption.

21 August
General
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin makes a surprising move, depositing 600 ETH (approx. $1M) into Coinbase. As Ether faced a 10% decline amid a market dip, Buterin also repaid 250,000 RAI and withdrew $1.6M ETH on Sunday. The reasons behind these moves remain a mystery.

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Policy

Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule

Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 3, but the actual opening arguments are projected to begin a day later, a newly released court trial calendar shows. The document, posted to the public court docket on Thursday, shows that ...
Policy

Judge Denies Temporary Release For Sam Bankman-Fried During Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried will have to remain in jail for the duration of his trial, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, saying that the former FTX founder has had enough time to review material in preparation for the trial. “I’m really not entirely pers...
Markets

Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93

Oil prices have jumped to new 2023 highs this quarter. Inflation could rebound with higher oil prices, forcing the Federal Reserve to continue raising rates, a bearish outcome for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The present situation,...

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