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KuCoin Exchange Restores All Token Deposit and Withdrawal Services Following Massive Hack
KuCoin announced yesterday that the withdrawal and deposit services for all tokens will finally be resumed on the crypto exchange.
US Officials Consider Expanding Deposit Insurance Coverage
US officials are discussing the possibility of expanding deposit insurance beyond the current cap of $250,000 to cover all bank deposits, according to Bloomberg. However, sources have said that such a move is not necessary at the moment, as recent steps taken by financial regulators are likely to be sufficient. This potential strategy is being considered in case the current situation worsens.
Circle Unable to Withdraw $3.3 Billion from SVB, Causing USDC Sell-Off
Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), was unable to withdraw $3.3 billion of its $40 billion reserves from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), leading to a sell-off that caused the stablecoin's value to drop below its $1 peg. Circle initiated a wire transfer to remove the funds from SVB as the FDIC-insured bank was about to shut operations, but the transfer was not wholly processed, leaving $3.3 billion of USDC reserves with SVB. Dante Disparte, Circle's chief strategy officer, warned that SVB's failure could have broader implications for the US economy.
Mid-Size Banks Ask for Deposit Insurance Extension
The Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America (MBCA) has requested that the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) extend insurance on all deposits for the next two years, which would immediately halt the outflow of deposits from smaller banks and stabilize the banking industry, according to a Bloomberg report. The MBCA proposed that the banks themselves fund the insurance program by raising the deposit-insurance assessment on lenders who opt to participate in the increased coverage, and the failure to provide this could result in up to 300 banks going under.
FDIC Mandates New Signage for Digital Platforms Starting 2025
The FDIC has updated its signage requirements, mandating digital display of a new black and navy blue sign on websites, apps, and ATMs from 2025 to align with modern banking practices.
FDIC Says Deposits and Cryptos at Non-Bank Entities Are Uninsured
The FDIC said that the public should be aware that deposit insurance does not cover non-bank entities and non-deposit products, including speculative acts such as stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Hacked Crypto Exchange KuCoin Back In Business With Crypto Deposit and Withdrawals
Following the hack of its platform resulting in a reported loss of over $150 million, KuCoin exchange is back in business after completing some wallet upgrades
Bakkt Opens Long-Awaited Bitcoin Warehouse For Deposit and Withdrawal
Bakkt has finally announced the launch of its long-awaited for the withdrawal and deposit of Bitcoin, Bakkt had said in its announcement that it's potential clients are customers who are willing to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin.
Gemini Launches Insurance Company Resulting in the Highest Custody Insurance Coverage in the Crypto Market
Gemini exchange excitedly announced the launch of its own cryptocurrency insurance company which turned out to be regarded as the most crypto custody with the widest coverage at the moment. Named Nakamoto, Ltd.
Traditional Financial Giant Lloyd's of London Introduces Cryptocurrency Insurance for Hot Wallets
Insurance giant Lloyd’s has launched a new insurance product to protect digital asset holders against the rising threat of cybercrime in the crypto market.
2% of Ethereum Supply Is Now Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract
Amid the notable uptrend it experienced in recent weeks, 2% of Ethereum's total supply is now staked in ETH 2.0 deposit contract.
EToro Boosts Insurance Cover-Up to £1 Million, but Crypto Investments Excluded
eToro has unveiled a new insurance plan that will cover up to 1 million euro for customers, but cryptoassets are excluded from the policy.
Oxfam's Blockchain-Based Agricultural Insurance Firms in Sri Lanka Pay Farmers with Crypto
Insurance in the agricultural sector is becoming digitized through blockchain based solutions in Sri Lanka as Oxfam pays farmers in cryptocurrencies
Coincover Sets Eyes on Crypto-based Insurance Service
Coincover, a Cardiff based start-up in the United Kingdom, has gone a notch higher by introducing a crypto-based insurance service. The primary objective of this move is deterring asset loss and theft in the cryptocurrency space.
Hackers Demand $1 Million in Bitcoin Ransom After Hacking Computer Systems of Insurance Firm
Israeli’s largest insurance company fell victim to hackers this week and must pay huge amounts of funds in cryptocurrency to regain access to its data.
Ethereum’s Launch Ready for Take-Off as Deposit Contract Target Met, ETH Price Smashes $600
Ethereum 2.0’s launch is going to happen on December 1 at 12 pm, as the required number of staked Ether for the deposit contract was locked in late last night.
Tyler Winklevoss Predicts $500K BTC price as MassMutual Insurance Giant Buys up $100 million in Bitcoin
MassMutual Insurance buys up $100 million in BTC for its portfolio, and Bitcoin billionaire Tyler Winklevoss appears to be gaining confidence in his $500,000 per BTC prediction.