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El Salvador's Crypto Law Allows Bitcoin-Backed Bonds
Legislation authorizes a Bitcoin-backed bond to pay down national debt and build "Bitcoin City". After President Bukele ratifies the measure, it will become law. The bonds are expected to generate $1 billion for the government, half of which would fund the special economic zone.
Tether Ordered by New York Judge to Document USDT Backing
The presiding judge ordered Tether to provide evidence of the USDT backing of its reserves at the time. The company is required to provide financial documents to the court.
Jump Crypto Ranks Third in Bitcoin Holdings, Trailing Only Binance and Bitfinex
Jump Trading's Jump Crypto, controlled by Jump Trading, is the third-largest Bitcoin holder, with a total of $30.8 billion. The company has been linked to major crypto events, including the Terra Luna crash and FTX's bankruptcy.
Heather Morgan of Bitfinex Crypto Heist Cleared to Seek Proper Employment
American rapper and entrepreneur Heather Morgan, the defendant in the crypto fraud case of Bitfinex 2016, has been permitted by a judge to seek proper employment.
Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Tether and Bitfinex Affirmed, Plaintiff Drops Appeal
Tether and Bitfinex have won a lawsuit against Shawn Dolifka and Matthew Anderson, despite allegations of misleading statements about USDT reserves, underscoring the importance of transparency in the cryptocurrency sector.
iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims
iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.
Bitfinex Launches P2P Video Chat App Keet alongside Tether
Blockchain startups Bitfinex and Tether have launched a P2P video calling application dubbed Keet, enabling users to access applications and enjoy the freedom of speech.
Tether Withdraws 8,888.88 Bitcoins from Bitfinex
Tether's recent withdrawal of 8,888.88 BTC from Bitfinex, resulting in a 10th place ranking among Bitcoin holders and a substantial profit, demonstrates its growing influence in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitfinex to Launch New Security Token Offering Platform Regulated by Kazakhstan
Cryptocurrency exchanges Bitfinex is launching a new security token offering (STO) platform regulated by Kazakhstan.
Bitfinex and Polygon zkEVM Facilitate Tether Gold Transactions
Bitfinex has integrated Tether Gold transactions via the Polygon zkEVM transport layer, marking a significant step towards cost-effective and secure digital asset transactions from October 11, 2023.
Bitfinex, Ava Labs raise $10M for DeFi technology amid market turmoil
Onomy, a Cosmos-based ecosystem, raised millions for its innovative protocol. The project mixes decentralized finance and FX to put it on-chain. Industry forecasts predict another challenging year while keeping investors interested.
Just four men controlled 86% of stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Limited
The Wall Street Journal reported that four persons owned 86% of Tether Holdings Limited in 2018.