CME to Launch Micro Euro-Denominated Crypto Futures
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has declared that subject to regulatory approval, micro Bitcoin and Ether futures denominated in euros would begin trading on March 18. This comes after the successful introduction of micro Bitcoin futures denominated in US dollars in May 2021 and micro Ether futures in December 2021. CME first offered regular Bitcoin […]
DOJ Seeks Protective Order in CZ Binance’s Money Laundering Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion for a protective order in the case against ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who faces an 18-month prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering rules. The order aims to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information and witness identities. In the latest update in the United States vs […]
MetaMask Completes Roll-Out Of Blockaid Security Alerts
MetaMask incorporates Blockaid security alerts to safeguard users from fraudulent transactions by default. After being first released on Ethereum in January 2024, the feature—which was created in association with security firm Blockaid—is currently operational across a number of blockchain networks, including Ethereum (ETH), Linea, BNB Chain (BNB), Polygon (MATIC), Arbitrum (ARB), Optimism (OP), and Avalanche […]
Hack VC Secures $150m Fund to Fuel Crypto, Defi Startups
To support the cryptocurrency business, $150 million has been invested by New York-based venture capital firm Hack VC. The fund has deployed around one-third of its cash to potential startups, with a focus on early-stage companies in the cryptocurrency industry. Contributions to the blockchain effort Mysten Labs and the cryptocurrency financial services provider Amber Group […]