TL;DR Franklin Templeton launches its tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, on Coinbase's Base blockchain, becoming the first asset manager to do so. The fund, which has a market cap of $410 million, is now available on five additional blockchains: Stellar, Aptos, Avalanche, Arbitrum and Polygon.

Binance Founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has made his first public appearance after being released from prison.

Archax's potential purchase of King & Shaxson will enable the company to explore the EU market with crypto trading, custody and derivatives products.

Crypto exchange Kraken has officially launched Kraken Desktop, a new trading application aimed at active cryptocurrency traders.

TapSwap, a popular tap-to-earn gaming platform operating on Telegram, is preparing for its token listing on Binance, scheduled for Nov. 30, 2024.

TL;DR Suilend launches sSUI, the first liquid staking token (LST) based on the SpringSui standard. Only 1.32% of SUI assets are in liquid stake, compared to 7% on Solana and 41% on Ethereum. User security is a priority, with Ottersec and Zellic audits scheduled.

The upcoming implementation of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is set to reshape the digital asset market in Europe. As the December 2024 deadline approaches, questions about how these new rules will affect crypto exchanges and the broader market are emerging.

A teenager from East London allegedly offered his expertise on cryptocurrency and cybersecurity to the terrorist groups Al Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban.

An American cryptocurrency exchange is set to enter the Singaporean market as it strengthens its presence in Asia. Singaporean regulatory authorities have given the go-signal to the Gemini crypto platform to offer its services to its Southeast Asian nation's clients.

TL;DR Kraken Desktop has been launched, a customizable desktop application for advanced cryptocurrency trading, inspired by Cryptowatch. The app, designed with the Rust programming language, offers low latency and high reliability for immediate reactions in real-time markets. It includes advanced tools like ladder trading and price alerts, enabling strategic trading operations and effective market monitoring.

Binance is turning to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its advanced generative AI tools to enhance user experience on its platform, according to an Oct. 31 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

A new report has drawn parallels between a surge in crypto-centred Telegram activity and cryptocurrency adoption worldwide.

As Crypto AI:CON 2024 announces its biggest flash sale ever – offering tickets at just €25 (80% off) until Friday – the excitement builds with a powerful lineup of new sponsors and speakers.

The amendment will affect the Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio (uniMMR).

Ahead of the upcoming US Presidential elections, Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, is hopeful about the future of global crypto regulations. He stated that the cryptocurrency regulations are heading in a promising direction worldwide during his first public speech since his release from prison in the US.

Binance Blockchain Week 2024 in Dubai got its moment when the exchange's founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao took the stage at exactly 03:55 PM local time.

Wall Street giant Franklin Templeton has made its $410 million OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund available Base in addition to Stellar, Aptos, Avalanche, Arbitrum and Polygon.

Axal also announced the launch of its first product: an agent-powered trading automation platform called Axal Autopilot.

Investors are increasingly searching for promising cryptos to buy, as the digital currency market evolves. Altcoins differ from Bitcoin by providing different use cases, innovation, and occasionally showing high price potential.

Kraken Desktop builds on Cryptowatch's legacy, enhancing trading with advanced features, and launches new initiatives like kBTC and Ink, amid internal challenges and leadership changes.

With expectations of a more pro-crypto U.S. Congress, potential regulatory changes could impact digital assets in 2025. Ian Horne, head of content at Money20/20's Amsterdam show, shared his views on the topic ahead of his upcoming appearance at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event.

Victoria Police confiscated over $140,000 in crypto assets this year after a recent legislative change granted them new seizure powers. Victoria Police recently seized $142,679.10 in cryptocurrency as part of a drug trafficking investigation, according to their annual report.

Italy's economy minister on Thursday defended his decision to raise taxes on cryptocurrency capital gains as part of next year's budget, despite pressure from some lawmakers in his own party to backtrack.

Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen believes a seamless, invisible transaction experience is essential for Web3 adoption.

The Binance founder received an ovation at a standing-room only appearance in Dubai.

Realize, an Abu Dhabi-based technology firm, has launched an investment vehicle that will buy units of exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on U.S. Treasury bills and convert these assets into digital tokens that can be held, traded and transferred on a blockchain.

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AlixPartners and Chainalysis have teamed up to enhance cryptocurrency compliance and forensic investigation services, addressing growing fraud risks.

Securitize unveiled a new service aiming to simplify tasks associated with creating new blockchain-based, real-world asset products.

The Dutch Central Bank has fined Bybit €2.25 million for operating unlicensed crypto services in the Netherlands, highlighting regulatory efforts to enforce anti-money laundering laws and ensure compliance within the cryptocurrency sector. The post Dutch Central Bank Fines Bybit €2.25 Million for Unlicensed Crypto Operations appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto industry lost a further $55.1 million in October due to exploits — down 56.6% month-over-month — according to Immunefi.

Gravitaslabs, a key player in the Web3 industry and partner of Animoca Brands, has joined forces with LightLink to bring Lamborghini's new digital platform, Fast ForWorld, to life.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state's push to invest Florida state pension funds into crypto.

Suilend, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and borrowing platform, has launched SpringSui, a new framework for liquid staking tokens (LSTs) on the Sui (SUI) blockchain, as detailed to Finbold on Wednesday, October 31.

Developing crypto regulations, along with a political shift toward cryptocurrencies, is a “very positive direction” for the industry, according to Changpeng Zhao.

Justin Slaughter, Paradigm VP of Regulatory Affairs, breaks down new data on crypto owners and the impact they could have on the election. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

Asia has surpassed North America as the leading hub for crypto developers, according to a report from Electric Capital. Maria Shen, partner at Electric Capital, pointed out that Asia has steadily increased its share of global crypto developers, climbing from 13% to 32% since 2015.

Changpeng Zhao made his first public appearance after being released from prison during the Binance Blockchain Week.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing cryptocurrency mining in the country in August 2024.

The United States now accounts for just 18.8% of global crypto developers, a drop of 51% over the past year. The post Asia Surpasses North America in Share of Crypto Developers: Electric Capital appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cointelegraph spoke with Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski and Farcana Founder and CEO Ilman Shazhaev at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai.

Gate Group introduces Gate Card, a Visa debit card designed to effortlessly convert crypto assets into everyday purchases while providing exclusive discounts and rewards. The Gate Card offers a seamless, secure, and convenient way to make crypto payments, giving users efficient and versatile payment options.

99% of Sygnum's customers supported the transition of its Yield Core AMC fund into a Luxembourg-based Reserved Alternative Investment Fund structure.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched bybit.kz, a fully localized platform for the Kazakhstani market, as revealed to Finbold on Wednesday, October 31.

The geographic distribution of crypto developers often signals the regions poised to drive future blockchain innovation.

As blockchain technology gains popularity, securing blockchain applications is becoming increasingly important. With rapid advancements, it's essential for developers to understand how to protect blockchain networks and secure smart contracts.

Crypto and DeFi fraud schemes have a lot in common with loan schemes and market manipulation in 1980 and the dot com era, AlixPartners' David White observed.