Guilty Plea Marks Milestone in DeFi Cybercrime Prosecution
Shakeeb Ahmed's guilty plea for a smart contract hack in DeFi signals a major step in cybercrime prosecution.

Shakeeb Ahmed's guilty plea for a smart contract hack in DeFi signals a major step in cybercrime prosecution.
Nubank's strategic partnership with Circle to integrate USDC into its crypto platform represents a major step in expanding crypto services in Brazil. The move aligns with the growing trend of digital currency adoption in the region, positioning Nubank as a leader in the evolving financial landscape.
Converting traditional loyalty points into digital currencies. This innovative move by Circle, BitoGroup, and Taiwan FamilyMart propels Taiwan's transition into a decentralised digital economy by tapping into existing consumer behaviors.
Additionally, their jointly operated Centre Consortium will be shut down.
Stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value relative to a traditional currency but are still subject to market forces and fluctuations, and can depeg from their target value. USDC depegging over the weekend is an example.
Nishad Singh joins Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang in admitting to financial fraud at FTX.
Circle denied that it has received a Wells notice.
The firm ends SPAC deal under which it would have become a listed company.
The USDC issuer has started investing funds into its CRF (Circle Reserve Fund) to ensure that holders can redeem their coins when they want.
Dante Disparte hinted the U.S. could take a leading role in stablecoin regulation in an effort to “avoid trans-Atlantic or global misalignment."