National Bank of Ukraine releases draft concept for digital hryvnia
One of the design options for the Ukrainian CBDC describes the e-hryvnia available for usage in crypto exchange operations.
Binance CEO explains 127K BTC transfer, points at proof-of-reserve audit
A few weeks ago, Binance CEO declared that exchanges moving large amounts of crypto to prove their wallet address is not good news.
Line shuts down crypto exchange to focus on blockchain and LN token
The Japanese messaging giant will still continue to support its Line blockchain ecosystem and the Link token despite the ongoing industry challenges.
Crypto lender Matrixport seeks $100M funding despite lending crisis
Bitmain-backed crypto lender Matrixport is the other half of a new funding round targeting a $100 million raise.
Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’
Starting from January 2023, only licensed cryptocurrency firms will be allowed to provide cryptocurrency trading services to Uzbek citizens.
UK bank Starling bans crypto-related purchases and deposits citing high risk
Starling has banned its customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies with their bank cards or receiving transfers from crypto merchants.
Bank of Japan to trial digital yen with three megabanks
The Japanese central bank plans to make a decision on whether to issue a digital currency by 2026.
FTX collapse triggers second thoughts on Busan City’s crypto exchange plans
The Busan city administration has signed agreements with multiple crypto firms, including Binance, Huobi Global, Crypto.com, as well as the troubled FTX exchange.
Bitcoin will survive failure of ‘any giant’ in crypto, Samson Mow says
Bitcoin cannot be destroyed by the fall of cryptocurrency giants like FTX or, hypothetically, other big exchanges, according to Samson Mow.
Binance makes moves in hardware wallet industry with new investment
Binance Labs has made a strategic investment in the Belgian hardware wallet firm Ngrave and will lead its upcoming Series A round.
