NFTs
Bankruptcy
BlockFi files to dismiss SBF’s Emergent company bankruptcy case
BlockFi argued that Emergent Technology is ineligible for bankruptcy protection because it has no property in the U.S..
Wallets
MetaMask integrates with Mercuryo to allow crypto purchases with bank cards
MetaMask users can directly purchase up to 18 supported cryptocurrencies using bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and various local payment methods.
Hacks
Norwegian Police seize $5.9M from Axie Infinity hackers
Økokrim said it will communicate with Axie Infinity's parent company Sky Mavis to return the recovered funds.
Tokenization
Hong Kong scores first HK$800M issuance of tokenized green bonds
Paul Chain said the successful issuance of the green bonds marks the government's commitment to promoting innovation in the financial market.
Legal
Mango Market exploiter files to keep $47M bounty payment
Lawyers defending Avraham Eisenberg argued that Mango DAO was not under duress — taking an amount of extended time to consider the proposals.
Exchanges
FTX reportedly in talks to recoup $400M investment in Modulo Capital
Following FTX's bankruptcy, SBF's $400 million investment in Modulo Capital was converted into cash and kept in an interest-bearing account at JPMorgan.
Mining
HIVE Blockchain delays financial filings till Feb. 28
HIVE moved to delay the interim filing to enable the firm buy time to access the impact of a tax notice issued to a European subsidiary.
Bankruptcy
FTX creditors issue subpoena to SBF, other FTX insiders
FTX's committee of unsecured creditors has subpoenaed FTX insiders including Sam Bankman-Fried, Zixiao Wang, Caroline Ellison, and more.
NFTs
BLUR plummets 84% following 360M token airdrop
Early BLUR users — including traders, care package holders, and creators — have claimed up to 86% of the airdrops.
Banking
UK FCA moves to disable unregistered crypto ATM operators
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that none of the crypto ATM operators in the UK currently have due registration.
Regulation
Blockchain Association files amicus brief in support of Ishan Wahi
BA: SEC's move to classify nine tokens as securities without prior court order potentially violated the creators' right to defend themselves.
Stablecoins
Aave community initiates proposal to freeze BUSD with Paxos’ halt of token minting imminent
Following Paxos move to halt minting BUSD, the Aave community has initiated a proposal to freeze its BUSD holding on Aave V2 Ethereum market.