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Taiwan's ACE Exchange Founder and Associates Face 20-Year Prison Sentences in Fraud and Money Laundering Case
Taiwan's prosecutors are recommending 20-year prison sentences for four suspects, including ACE Exchange founder David Pan, in a fraud and money laundering case involving the cryptocurrency trading platform. The case, which involved 32 individuals, resulted in over 1,200 victims and an estimated loss of 800 million New Taiwan dollars ($24.56 million).
SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options
The SEC is discussing a rule change for options trading on Bitcoin ETFs, seeking public input on market impact during turbulence. Exchanges have requested options trading on recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, and whether options should follow stock regulations.
Worldcoin Announces Circulating Supply Update and Sales to Trading Firms
Worldcoin Foundation's subsidiary, World Assets Ltd., plans to sell WLD tokens to meet the demand for orb-verified World IDs and support the growth of the Worldcoin network. The sales will be conducted through private placements with trading firms outside the US, with measures in place to prevent resales to US individuals. This update will result in an increase in the circulating supply of WLD tokens.
Ethereum Liquid Restaking Drives DeFi TVL to $100B in Q1 2024
DeFi TVL nearly doubled in Q1 2024, reaching $98 billion, partly due to Ethereum's liquid restaking initiatives. However, a recent crypto market pullback has led to a decline to $86.6 billion.
Binance Adds APT/USDC, GALA/USDC, NEO/USDC, OMNI/BRL, and STX/USDC Trading Pairs
Binance introduces new trading pairs and Trading Bots services on its Binance Spot platform, enhancing users' trading experience with more options and automated strategies.
OKX Exchange to List WIF and MEW for Spot Trading
OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the listing of WIF (dogwifhat) and MEW (cat in a dogs world) on its spot trading market. The deposit and spot trading schedules have been provided, allowing users to engage in trading activities with these newly listed tokens.
ASIC Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Finder Wallet's "Earn" Product
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed a federal court ruling that found Finder Wallet's "Earn" product compliant with Australian financial laws, raising concerns about consumer protections.
A16z Crypto Introduces Jolt zkVM for Blockchain Scaling
Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) Crypto has introduced Jolt, a zero-knowledge solution that integrates SNARKs, enabling faster SNARK-based Layer 2 solutions and enhanced security for developers.
EigenLayer Restaking Protocol Launches on Ethereum Mainnet, Unlocking Delegation and Security Expansion
EigenLayer, an Ethereum restaking protocol, has launched, enabling restakers to delegate stakes to operators, promoting decentralized innovation and lowering entry barriers for new blockchain projects.
Binance to Delist BAKE, ID, MBOX, OP, RDNT, UNI Related Trading Pairs in Spot Market
Binance has announced the delisting of several trading pairs in its spot market. Effective April 12, 2024, Binance will remove the BAKE/BNB, ID/TUSD, MBOX/BNB, OP/TUSD, RDNT/TUSD, and UNI/BNB trading pairs. The decision was made to maintain a high-quality trading environment and protect users. Despite the delisting, the tokens will still be available for trading on other pairs within the Binance ecosystem. Users are advised to update or cancel their Spot Trading Bots prior to the cessation to avoid any potential losses.