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FTX debtors will assess values of crypto claims based on petition date market prices

The debtors of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have filed the amended Chapter 11 plan of reorganization which indicates the value of customer asset claims will be retroactively set to the time when the exchange collapsed in November 2022.  In a recent court filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware…
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Grayscale mulls over potential tax implications for spot Bitcoin ETFs

Grayscale is evaluating the possible tax consequences associated with spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-trade funds (ETF), prompted by inaccurate reports circulating about unfavorable tax implications. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Grayscale clarifies that retail investors of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) are not expected to incur tax implications when the fund sells…
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Taiwan officials launch inquiry into crypto betting on election results: Report

With the Taiwan presidential election looming within a month, residents of Taiwan have been reportedly warned against using cryptocurrency betting platforms to wager on the presidential outcome. This advice comes amid an ongoing investigation, with several individuals already called for questioning. According to a recent local report, a number of Taiwanese citizens have utilized the…
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Games need bots? Illivium CEO admits ‘it’s tough,’ Web3 games 42X upside: Web3 Gamer

Is a game even a game without bots? Pixels CEO doesn’t think so Some think that bots in games is a sign of the apocalypse, or perhaps just the makers trying to fill up an empty venue to make it look popular. But Pixels founder and CEO Luke Barwikowski says that conversely, if people aren’t…
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Brett Harrison (ex-FTX US), X Hall of Flame – Cointelegraph Magazine

The former president of FTX US dishes the dirt on his falling out with former Jane Street colleague Sam Bankman-Fried and predicts the spot Bitcoin ETF will far outshine the record-breaking success of the Bitcoin Futures ETF. Who is this guy anyway? The ex-president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, tells Magazine that he didn’t say…
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Bitcoin’s top of funnel is becoming less noisy, suggests Swan Bitcoin CEO

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten has suggested that the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) will suppress the loud and flashy marketing strategies that have served as the initial gateway for many into the crypto space since 2017. During a recent interview with Bloomberg on December 1, Klippsten reiterated that Bitcoin ETFs offer an alternative…
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Coinbase market share grows outside US trading hours amid Binance saga: Report

Following cryptocurrency exchange Binance reaching a substantial multi-billion-dollar settlement with United States regulators last week, an on-chain data analytics firm reported a surge in Coinbase’s market share. On November 21, Binance and the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) reached a settlement of $4.3 billion, settling allegations related to anti-money laundering. However, the legal challenges…
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North Korean hackers have pilfered $3B of crypto over past six years: Report

According to United States cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hackers have stolen around $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, with more than half of that amount stolen in the past year alone. Recorded Future indicated in a recent report that the amount of stolen crypto equates to approximately half of North Korea’s entire military expenses for…
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Crypto exchange Zipmex suspends trading activity in Thailand

Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has announced it is taking immediate action by suspending all digital asset trading in Thailand as part of its efforts to comply with regulations. According to a statement issued on November 25, Zipmex has opted to temporarily halt its operations to align with regulatory requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
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CZ challenges US gov’t attempt to restrict travel before sentencing date

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has opposed the United States government’s efforts to block his return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to be with his family while awaiting sentencing following his guilty plea. In a court filing on November 23, Zhao’s lawyers urged a US District judge to reject the proposed alteration of…
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