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Axi Expands Partnership With Manchester City, Includes Women's Team

The multi-year agreement between Australian FX and CFD exchange Axis and Premier League winner Manchester City has been extended. Additionally, Axis now has the ability to support the Manchester City womens squad. In 2020, Axi, formerly known as AxiTrader, was named the English Premier League clubs “Official Online Trading Partner.”　　The partnerships increase corresponds with the companys new identity and ongoing expansion across the more than 100 nations in which they do business. Axi expects that the funding will increase dealers access to their services on a worldwide scale.Sponsorship Benefits　　Axis will become more visible as part of the partnership deal through a variety of marketing platforms. This will apply to both the mens and womens squads at Manchester City as well as the organizations gaming activities. The dealer will also have access to the athletes events, seats, and multimedia rights on matchday.　　　　Axis will also profit from being present inside both Academy Stadium and Etihad Stadium.Ambitious Approach and Success-Orientedness　　“Over the course of our three-year partnership, weve grown a great relationship with City Football Group,” said Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi. We know that our companies are both extremely bold and steadfastly committed to success, so we had no

2023-03-31Deep Dive

Thailand SEC Plans to Lift Investment Limit for Retail Investors in ICOs

According to reports, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand is considering removing the initial coin offering (ICO) investment cap for private buyers in an effort to increase the amount of asset-backed digital investments made in the nation. A private investors maximum investment in a given digital coin offering is currently THB 300,000 ($8,800), but the government wants to lift this cap to allow for investments in infrastructure and real estate-backed ICOs. However, the SEC notes that the new set of rules would increase investors risk exposure and has opened an open hearing to get public opinion.SEC to Require Digital Asset Operators to Apply for Permission to Expand to Other Businesses　　The SEC is also reportedly preparing to require digital asset operators to apply for permission from the regulator to expand to other businesses, with additional costs for compliance with the new regulations to apply. According to the SEC, the revision of the regulation aims to enhance the effective monitoring of digital asset operations and reduce risks that might affect investors, digital asset operators, and the market.Thailand SEC Cracks Down on Digital Asset Depository Services　　Thailands SEC is reportedly cracking down on digital asset depository services in the aftermath of crashes

2023-03-31Deep Dive

Binance says FT is ‘dramatically mischaracterizing events’

In response to a report by the Financial Times claiming that Binance has ties to China, the crypto exchange has denied the allegations. In an email, a spokesperson for Binance stated that the company does not operate in China and has no technology or data based in the country.　　The spokesperson also rejected the assertions made in the report, stating that the Chinese government does not have access to Binance data, except in response to lawful and legitimate law enforcement requests.　　The Financial Times report alleged that Binance had an office in mainland China until 2019 and that the company had obscured the extent of its operations in China despite claims to the contrary. Binance responded by dismissing the report, saying that anonymous sources were citing outdated information and misrepresenting events.　　Binance says it started moving staff outside China in 2021　　　　　　Binance also revealed that it provided relocation assistance to its staff who worked with the exchange in 2021 as part of its plan to keep its operations outside of China. The exchange emphasized that its founding members left Shanghai, China, two months after the companys formation due to the governments crackdown on crypto in 2017.　　In a statement, Binance clarified that it has never

2023-03-30Deep Dive

Coinhouse Announces Partnership with Ledger

Coinhouse has announced a partnership with Ledger, a leading provider of hardware wallets for cryptocurrencies. The partnership aims to enhance the security of Coinhouses platform by integrating Ledgers hardware wallet technology. This will allow Coinhouse users to securely store their cryptocurrencies in a cold wallet, which is not connected to the internet and therefore less susceptible to hacking.

2023-03-30Deep Dive

Wakweli Partners With Polygon Labs To Offer NFT Certification On The Blockchain

The Wakweli certification platform has partnered with the Polygon blockchain to certify NFTs and tokenized assets. This collaboration is part of Wakwelis efforts to enhance development and establish partnerships, following the recent raise of $1.1 million in capital funding.　　Wakweli, a certification protocol for Web 3 tokenized assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has announced a partnership with Polygon Labs, the leading developer of Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols, to introduce NFT certification and verification on the Polygon blockchain. The collaboration aims to enhance the authenticity and trust of Polygon by enabling the verification and certification of all tokenized assets on the platform. Moreover, creators and owners of NFTs on Polygon will be able to request authenticity certificates for each of their assets, according to a joint statement by the two teams.　　Wakweli has been working on developing certification solutions for the Web 3 ecosystem since its launch in 2015. Its protocol relies on a decentralized consensus algorithm, proof-of-democracy (PoD), which relies on the community to verify and authenticate NFTs. The platform issues certificates of authenticity for NFTs and other tokenized assets, which helps combat fraud in the growing Web 3 ecosystem.　　To take advantage of the recent developments in the Polygon NFT

2023-03-30Deep Dive

Binance’s reputation at risk as CFTC allegations raise concerns

Binance, the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), are being sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly violating federal law. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Binance allowed Americans to trade crypto derivatives on its platform, which requires registration with the CFTC under current laws. The CFTC has been investigating Binance since 2021 and claims that the exchange solicited U.S. users for millions in revenue, violating federal law. The agency also alleges that Binance operated without being registered with them and without proper know-your-customer procedures.　　　　Moreover, the lawsuit accuses Binance of trading against its customers by using inside information and manipulating markets to increase profits. This is a severe breach of trust and could potentially lead to a loss of confidence from its users and investors. Additionally, Binances former chief compliance officer, Samuel Lim, was charged with aiding and abetting the companys violations.　　The allegation of Binance trading against its users is particularly troubling as it violates the principles of fair trading. Trust is essential in the cryptocurrency market, and if Binance is found guilty of these accusations, it could result in a significant loss of trust from both its clients and investors.　　　　　　Impact on

2023-03-30Deep Dive

BlockFi to Provide Refunds to Californians, Says State Regulator

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has announced that New Jersey-based crypto lending platform BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi) has agreed to provide refunds of more than $100,000 to Californians, subject to approval from the bankruptcy court. The refunds are a result of BlockFis conduct following the crash of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. On November 10, 2022, BlockFi paused its platform and stopped consumer withdrawals due to its exposure to FTX, and subsequently filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on November 28, 2022.Failure to Timely Notify Borrowers of Repayment Options　　The DFPI probe found that BlockFi failed to notify debtors in a prompt manner that they could cease repaying their BlockFi debts. Due to their inability to remove money and assets from BlockFis platform, Californian debtors were forced to send at least $103,471 in loan installments to BlockFis servicer. With the meeting set for April 19, 2023, BlockFi submitted a petition in bankruptcy court asking for approval to order its servicer to refund these debt installments.Suspension of Lending License and Other Actions　　The Commissioner had previously suspended BlockFis lending license, which was issued under the California Financing Law, for 30 days beginning on November 11, 2022, and moved to revoke BlockFis

2023-03-30Deep Dive

Titanium Blockchain Executive Receives Prison Sentence for Cryptocurrency Fraud

Titanium Blockchain Infrastructure Services Inc. (TBIS) CEO and creator Michael Alan Stollery received a four-year, three-month jail term for his involvement in a cryptocurrency scam plot involving TBISs initial coin offering. (ICO). An estimated $21 million was collected during the ICO from both domestic and international participants. Stollery could have spent up to 20 years behind bars.He could have been imprisoned for a maximum of 20 years　　According to prosecution papers, Stollery used false and deceptive claims to persuade buyers to buy “BARs,” the digital unit or denomination provided by TBISs ICO. He also failed to file an application for an exemption from the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) registration standards or file an application for registration of the ICO with the SEC.　　The intent and technology behind the offering, how it differed from other coin chances, and the likelihood of the offerings success were all fabricated in Stollerys white papers to attract buyers. In order to give the impression of credibility, he also posted phony customer reviews on TBIS website and made fraudulent claims that he was in business with the Federal Reserve and numerous other well-known organizations.　　Additionally, Stollery mixed the money from ICO buyers with his own money, using at

2023-03-29Deep Dive

Crypto Depositors of Signature Bank Face April 5 Deadline for Account Closure

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has asked cryptocurrency clients of collapsed Signature Bank to close their accounts by April 5 by finding another banking partner. Otherwise, the regulator will close the accounts and mail a check to the registered addresses. Signature Banks Crypto Clients Get a Deadline　　The FDICs decision on Tuesday came following the acquisition of Signature Banks deposits and loans by Flagstar Bank, a part of the New York Community Bancorp (NYCB). However, the deal with the FIDC did not include the “approximately $4 billion of deposits related to the former Signature Banks digital banking business.” In addition, it excluded Signature Banks blockchain-based real-time payments platform, Signet, which crypto companies extensively use. 　　“Flagstars bid did not include about $4 billion in deposits related to Signatures digital-asset business,” a FDIC spokesperson told the media. “Those are the deposits we are encouraging customers to move before April 5. If they have not by that day, we will mail checks to the address on record.” Which Bank Will Replace Signature Bank？　　Signature Bank was one of the few crypto-friendly lenders with major crypto companies as its customers. Following the banks collapse earlier this month, several crypto companies disclosed their exposure to it.

2023-03-29Deep Dive

After CFTC Lawsuit, Binance Experiences Significant Withdrawal

The U.S. Commodity Futures dealing Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on March 27, 2023, claiming that the exchange had broken dealing and futures regulations. The CFTC is asking for disgorgement, financial fines, and an end to new applications. Many people withdrew money from Binance in response to the news, and some onlookers noted “large on-chain movements prior” to the exchanges issues with the CFTC.　　A few hours prior to the Binance CFTC charge, big stablecoin transfers across controlled platforms totaled nearly $1.5 billion in just 12 hours, according to researchers from “Apes Prologue.” A loss of $850 million was seen by Binance alone. Binance noticed an extra $240 million withdrawal an hour after the statement.　　More than $400 million in Ethereum-based assets were taken from Binance in a single day, according to data from Nansen and Dune Analytics. As of this writing, according to Nansens proof-of-reserves site, Binance is the owner of digital assets valued at $63.36 billion. Additionally, according to statistics, on Monday, more than 150 million BUSD stablecoins were returned. 7.1 billion of the 7.84 billion BUSD coins presently in existence are stored on Binance.　　With its cold vault currently containing 248,597 bitcoin, Binance also has one of the

2023-03-29Deep Dive

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