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KuCoin denies mass layoffs, says cuts are part of ‘normal’ operations

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has shut down rumors suggesting it was preparing to lay off 30% of its workforce — a figure that amounts to approximately 300 staff — in the coming weeks. “We want to clarify that KuCoin has not initiated any alleged layoff plans,” a KuCoin spokesperson told Cointelegraph,

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Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong’s SFC chief

The CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Julia Leung Fung-yee, addressed Hong Kong's embrace of Web3 regulation following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX last November, noting that crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem.During a recent speech, Leung reportedly explained that the

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Gemini plans Asia-Pacific expansion as part of ‘next wave of growth for crypto’

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific region.In a June 19 blog post, Gemini said it planned to increase the number of staff at the firm’s Singapore office as well as establish an engineering division in India. The

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Dubai’s VARA approves OKX ‘preparatory’ license as part of exchange’s expansion plans

The middle eastern arm of cryptocurrency exchange OKX reported Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority had granted the firm a minimal viable product preparatory license as part of its plans to expand into the region.In a June 15 notice, OKX said amid the regulator’s licensing approval, the exchange planned to increase

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Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially entered the United States presidential race on May 24. During a Twitter broadcast hosted by venture capitalist David Sacks, DeSantis pledged to lead a “Great American Comeback,” provoking accusations of plagiarism from ex-President and fellow 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump. Among topics like U.S. immigration policy

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Fed board issues order to Silvergate Bank as part of self-liquidation plan

The Federal Reserve Board of the United States has issued a consent order to Silvergate Bank and its parent company as part of the institution’s plans to “wind down operations” and liquidate.In a June 1 notice, the Fed said Silvergate Capital Corporation and the bank will have 10 days to

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Reliance JioMart Cuts 1,000 Workers as Part of Broader Sustained Layoff Agenda

Indian retail giant Reliance JioMart has begun its layoff plan, which is expected to last several weeks and impact 10,000 employees.  Reliance Retail’s versatile online shopping platform JioMart recently began a mass layoff, which could affect up to 10,000 workers. This week reports state that JioMart had already laid off 1,000 employees,

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