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Jack Mallers’ Strike secures New York crypto and money licenses

Jack Mallers’ Strike secures New York crypto and money licenses

New York users gain access to Strike’s Bitcoin brokerage, recurring buys and paycheck-to-Bitcoin services after the NYDFS licensing approvals.

Judge freezes 71 Bitcoin in BlockFills case over customer fund claims

Judge freezes 71 Bitcoin in BlockFills case over customer fund claims

A federal judge froze 70.6 Bitcoin tied to BlockFills after Dominion Capital alleged customer fund misuse and sought the return of disputed assets.

Russia mulls simplified crypto exchange licensing for banks via notification process: report

Russia mulls simplified crypto exchange licensing for banks via notification process: report

Russia's central bank proposed allowing banks to obtain crypto exchange licenses based on their existing banking licenses, Interfax reported. 

Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop

Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop

The VARA alert comes just a couple of weeks after Austria's financial regulator prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business.

Vancouver Bitcoin reserve effort hits resistance from city officials

Vancouver Bitcoin reserve effort hits resistance from city officials

Vancouver city staff say Bitcoin is not permitted under the Vancouver Charter and recommend dropping Mayor Ken Sim’s 2024 reserve proposal ahead of a Tuesday council vote.

Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law

Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law

Officials say the Vancouver Charter limits city reserves to government debt, bank instruments and other traditional assets.

Dubai regulator orders KuCoin entities to stop unlicensed operations

Dubai regulator orders KuCoin entities to stop unlicensed operations

The regulator warned investors that promotions tied to the exchange are not approved in Dubai and urged residents to verify licensed virtual asset providers.

Pudgy Penguins accused of infringing Original Penguin trademark

Pudgy Penguins accused of infringing Original Penguin trademark

The company behind the clothing brand Original Penguin has accused Pudgy Penguins’ clothing merchandise of infringing on its trademarks.

OKX launches in-app social networking feature to reduce ‘trust gap’ among traders

OKX launches in-app social networking feature to reduce ‘trust gap’ among traders

The crypto exchange said it will begin a phased rollout on March 6 to select users before broader availability.

Altcoin seasons are over, expect ‘non-traditional’ cycles ahead: Bitwise exec

Altcoin seasons are over, expect ‘non-traditional’ cycles ahead: Bitwise exec

The altcoins with “real world” traction and application will be the winners of the next altcoin season, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.

Bitcoin not an ‘allowable asset’: Vancouver city staff asks council to drop BTC reserve motion

Bitcoin not an ‘allowable asset’: Vancouver city staff asks council to drop BTC reserve motion

Vancouver city staff concluded that bitcoin is not an allowable asset for municipal investment under local law.

Bitcoin relief rally faces headwinds as bear market persists: analysts

Bitcoin relief rally faces headwinds as bear market persists: analysts

“Even after the recent price rally, fundamental and technical indicators still point to a bear market environment,” said CryptoQuant.