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Linear Finance faces security breach, takes swift action to rectify

Hong Kong-based defi protocol Linear Finance reported a security breach that drained its Linear USD token’s liquidity on PancakeSwap and Ascendex platforms. Hong Kong‘s burgeoning defi ecosystem faced a significant setback this week as Linear Finance, one of its leading protocols, came under an unexpected attack. In an incident that jolted the

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Malta takes next steps to align with EU’s MiCA regulation

Malta’s Financial Services Authority has initiated the next step to revise its cryptocurrency regulations, aiming to align them with the forthcoming European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations set to go into effect in December 2024.  Malta’s announcement aims to bring about changes in its regulations governing exchanges, custodians, and portfolio managers,

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ANZ Takes Lead in Australia’s Banking Sector with A$DC Stablecoin

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) might provide a lasting solution to the challenge posed by blockchain fragmentation. In a recent development, the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of Australia’s major banks, is taking significant steps toward the launch of its bank-issued stablecoin A$DC. This move follows a successful

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Major Aussie bank takes next step to AUD stablecoin after Chainlink test transaction

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group is one step closer to launching its bank-issued stablecoin A$DC after the bank successfully executed a test transaction on Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol.ANZ’s banking services portfolio lead Nigel Dobson said the transaction was a “milestone” moment for the bank in a Sept. 14 statement:“ANZ

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Grayscale defeats SEC, ETF drama takes spotlight, Ronaldinho embroiled in crypto scam

This week, Grayscale triumphed in a high-stakes battle against U.S. regulators, while developments emerged regarding spot-based BTC ETF applications. Amidst these events, football star Ronaldinho found himself embroiled in a crypto controversy. Grayscale secures victory  Grayscale’s legal triumph over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seized the spotlight this week. In

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