Web3 tools provider Cubist secures $7m in seed raise
Cubist, a security-focused Web3 dev tools provider, has scored $7m in a seed funding round headed by Polychain Capital.
Stelo Labs bags $6m from Andreessen Horwitz-backed funding round
Stelo Labs, a startup seeking to protect wallets from scams and phishing and securely navigate Web3, has raised $6m.
SFC unveils consultation on visual asset trading platform regulation
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has launched a consultation on the proposed requirements for operators of virtual asset trading platforms.
Digital pound could launch in the next decade, UK Treasury claims
A recent consultation by the UK Treasury has revealed that plans for a digital UK currency are being considered and could be realised within a decade.
Australian government unveils token mapping consultation paper
The Australian government is seeking responses to its latest consultation paper on the topic of token mapping.
UK government floats plans for cryptoasset regulation
The UK government has unveiled proposals to put cryptoassets into the same regulatory regime as traditional financial services.
Senior US officials call on Congress to step up crypto regulation efforts
Four senior US officials in the White House have called on the US Congress to ‘step up its efforts’ in regulating the cryptocurrency market.
Turbulent year for crypto as illicit activity reaches new high
Illicit activity in the crypto space reached an all-time high of $20.1bn in 2022, up from $18bn the previous year.
SEC charges Genesis and Gemini for unregistered crypto offer and sale
The SEC has charged Genesis and Gemini for the unregistered offer and sale of securities to retail investors through the Gemini Earn crypto asset lending program.
UK National Crime Agency establishes dedicated crypto cell
The UK National Crime Agency has revealed it is establishing a specialised crypto unit as part of its National Cyber Crime Unit.
