South Korea Orders Blocks on 27 Crypto Sites, Including KuCoin
South Korea has approved blocks on 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC and BingX, with guidance planned for users facing withdrawal problems.
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Kraken Plans UAE Launch Within Weeks After Full VARA Approval
Kraken plans a UAE rollout with dirham funding, crypto trading and xStocks after Payward secured full approval from Dubai’s virtual-asset regulator.
Binance Faces DOJ Review of $4.3B Settlement Amid Iran Probe
U.S. prosecutors are reviewing Binance’s 2023 settlement compliance amid an Iran sanctions probe, but no breach finding has been announced.
Former FTX COO Constance Wang Criticizes Netflix’s The Altruists
Constance Wang says Netflix’s FTX trailer misrepresents employees and Caroline Ellison, putting romance ahead of the collapse’s human cost.
Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com has applied for US exchange and brokerage registrations to offer event contracts and crypto derivatives, expanding beyond its international integrations.
Bessent Says US May Seize $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto
Scott Bessent said US authorities could seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto this week, without identifying the tokens, wallets or legal process involved.
DWF Labs-Linked Firms Sue BitGo for $141M Over Token Lockups
DWF Maas and Falcon Digital allege BitGo sold FF and ESPORTS tokens before agreed release dates, causing losses on their remaining holdings.
ESMA Sets Three-Month Exit Deadline for Non-Compliant Stablecoins
EU crypto platforms must block new exposure to non-compliant stablecoins, with existing holdings to be resolved by January 8 under ESMA’s guidance.
Netflix Releases The Altruists Trailer for FTX Collapse Series
Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle star in Netflix’s eight-episode FTX drama The Altruists, with all episodes arriving November 19.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Singapore Base Raises MAS Oversight Questions
Hyperliquid Labs’ Singapore base is separate from the blockchain’s regulatory status, as FT reporting examines MAS oversight and Bloomberg adds perpetual prices.
Fairshake Backs 32 House Incumbents as Crypto Bill Stalls
Fairshake’s crypto PAC network will support 19 Republicans and 13 Democrats, with at least $6 million committed to six House races as the CLARITY Act remains…
CFTC Opens Crypto Exchange Rulemaking, but Spot-Market Gap Remains
The CFTC has opened a consultation on CTX and CAM, seeking an optional federal framework for eligible crypto exchanges while leaving a broader spot-market mandate to…