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Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been accused of knowingly allowing its platform to be used for criminal activities, including terrorist financing. The allegations were revealed through internal chats of Binance's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and others.

Consensus 2024 is CoinDesk's longest-running and most influential event that brings together all sides of the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 industries. This premier event provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals, enthusiasts, and investors to gather and exchange knowledge, insights, and ideas.

Despite being named in the Kraken lawsuit and facing enforcement actions from the SEC, many tokens have actually seen double-digit gains year-to-date. This challenges the assumption that being targeted by the SEC would lead to depressed prices. Traders seem to value technical capability over regulatory compliance, or they recognize that the SEC is not the only regulatory authority.

Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge in value, climbing from $25,000 in September to nearly $38,000. This remarkable growth can be attributed to the heightened optimism surrounding spot ETFs and the anticipated influx of institutional and retail investments.

GS Partners, an organization consisting of GSB Gold Standard Bank Ltd., Swiss Valorem Bank Ltd., and GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG, has recently come under scrutiny. The operation, allegedly controlled by Josip Dortmund Heit, has been accused of engaging in questionable practices. This article will delve into the details of GS Partners and shed light on the controversies surrounding the organization.

Crypto analytics firm Glassnode has identified a crucial price range that Bitcoin (BTC) needs to hold in order to avoid a massive sell-off. In their analysis, Glassnode highlights the key support level of $30,000 based on Bitcoin transaction data.

A space technology firm, Astrobotics, has announced its plans to physically take the popular meme asset Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon in December. The firm, known for its expertise in developing space robotics technology, will be stashing physical DOGE on the Peregrine Lunar Lander when it launches on December 23rd.

South Korea's National Assembly has criticized the country's pension fund for including a digital assets company in its U.S. stock portfolio. This marks the first time the fund has invested in digital assets. The National Assembly has raised concerns about the fund's exposure to businesses related to virtual assets. One of the main objections is that digital assets do not generate cash flow, and the only way to make a return is by selling them to the next investor at a higher price.

Blockchains are decentralized and distributed ledgers that can record any information, including financial transactions, across a network of computers. Cryptocurrencies, which function on blockchains, serve as digital currencies to record and execute transactions.

Paxos, a leading blockchain infrastructure platform, is launching a new offering to target the growing stablecoin market. With demand for stablecoins on the rise, Paxos' executives are optimistic that this move will help the company attract new customers.

An Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has experienced a significant surge in price due to a recent increase in whale activity and new addresses. The native asset of the protocol, YFI, is currently trading at $10,242.

Nocturne, a protocol enabling on-chain private accounts, has successfully deployed Nocturne v1 to the Ethereum mainnet. This deployment is a significant milestone in the quest for a more private and accessible Ethereum. Users can now experience a compatible and user-friendly product that resembles a private on-chain account.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to discuss crypto assets at the 30th annual meeting between finance ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries. APEC is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to promote trade and economic integration across the Pacific.

Stablecoin issuer Circle is investing in a new layer-1 blockchain as a means of expanding the use cases for USDC, its dollar-pegged digital asset.

Sora Ventures, led by Jason Fang, has recently established a prominent office in Taipei 101. The venture capital firm is now setting its sights on revolutionizing the field of science using the bitcoin blockchain.

In recent years, the future of the digital asset economy in the United States has been a topic of discussion among Senators and lawmakers. The interpretation of the legislative package by the primary sponsors and several Senators has raised concerns about the future viability of the digital asset economy.