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Social Media Site X Limits Changpeng Zhao's Account Access
Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, faced account restriction on social media platform X amidst legal challenges, leading to widespread speculation in the crypto industry.
Reuters: U.S. Aims to Thwart Chinese Access to AI Chips via Overseas Outlets
The U.S. is contemplating tightening restrictions to prevent Chinese firms from accessing American AI chips via overseas outlets, reinforcing its stance on curbing China's AI military advancements. The move comes amid existing challenges in enforcing export controls, with the new rules expected to broaden the scope of restrictions on the AI chip market.
FCA Restricts Rebuildingsociety.com, Impeding Binance's UK Compliance Efforts
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on Rebuildingsociety.com Ltd, a peer-to-peer lending platform, impacting its recent partnership with crypto exchange Binance for complying with the FCA's marketing regime. The regulation mandates firms to ensure transparent and fair marketing, affecting Binance’s strategy to serve the UK market. The move showcases the FCA's stringent stance towards ensuring marketing compliance, especially within the crypto sector.
dYdX to Exit Canadian Market
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange dYdX is set to exit the Canadian market due to regulatory restrictions. The exchange will stop onboarding new Canadian users and move existing users to "close-only mode" over the next seven days, allowing them to only withdraw funds. dYdX is hoping for a change in the regulatory climate to resume services in the country.
dYdX to Exit Canadian Market Amid Regulatory Restrictions
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, dYdX, is withdrawing its services from Canada due to increased regulatory restrictions. The exchange will halt new user onboarding on April 7 and move existing users to "close-only mode" on April 14.
US proposes new bail conditions for former FTX CEO
The US Department of Justice has proposed new bail conditions for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which include communication restrictions and monitoring of his online activity. The proposal also requests that temporary bail conditions recently imposed should be made permanent. Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail has been under scrutiny since he was found to have contacted potential witnesses on his case, and a superseding indictment against him was unsealed containing 12 criminal counts.
Dapper Labs Restricts Russian-based NFT Accounts, Abides by EU Sanctions
Dapper Labs said it is complying with new sanctions approved by EU member states amid Russia’s continued escalating conflicts in Ukraine.
Russian Top Digital Bank Tinkoff Explores Crypto Investment Services
Despite Russia’s Central Bank imposed ban and restrictions on cryptocurrency usage in the country, Tinkoff bank is examining potential cryptocurrency investments services to offer to its clients.
Binance Suspends Crypto-based Derivatives Products in Hong Kong
Binance announced Friday that it no longer allow Hong Kong users to open new derivatives accounts, effective immediately.
Russian Federal Watchdog Censors Binance for Distributing Crypto-Related Data
Roskomnadzor has blacklisted crypto exchange Binance for what it deems as “containing information prohibited for distribution in Russia.