Market
Exchanges
HTX launches SAFU fund following $7.9 million Ethereum loss
HTX global adviser Justin Sun reiterated the platform's security measures following the compromise.
Exchanges
Binance Japan and Mitsubishi join forces for stablecoin development
The two organizations have initiated a collaborative study into creating stablecoins to propel web3 adoption.
Adoption
Leaked documents reveal Microsoft’s plans to bring crypto wallets to Xbox
The leaked documents have been described as the "largest" in Xbox history.
Exchanges
Justin Sun confirms $8M HTX exploit; attacker offered 5% bounty and a security advisor role to return funds
HTX extended its offer for a seven-day grace period before turning to law enforcement.
Investments
MicroStrategy adds to Bitcoin stockpile, bringing value of holdings to $4.6B
MicroStrategy bought 5,455 units of Bitcoin between Aug. 1 and Sept. 24.
Regulation
Hong Kong ramps up crypto business transparency after JPEX blowup
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) vowed to bring JPEX "wrong-doers to justice."
Exchanges
Vitalik Buterin has transferred over 1.8k ETH to exchanges this year, still holds over 250k ETH
Vitalik Buterin's transactions come amid Ethereum's return to being an inflationary asset.
Bankruptcy
TechCrunch founder Arrington steps down from new Celsius board over constitution disagreement
Ravi Kava will replace Michael Arrington on the new company's board.
DeFi
Mixin network loses $200M in attack of its cloud provider
The total value of assets locked on Mixin declined by more than $30 million following the incidence.
Exchanges
Coinbase looked to acquire FTX Europe despite bankruptcy baggage
FTX Europe has attracted interest from several firms, including Coinbase, Crypto.com and others.
Exchanges
Bybit to leave UK ahead of upcoming FCA regulations
Bybit previously denied reports that it was planning to leave the country, but has reversed that decision until it can confirm it is in full compliance with new regulations.
Legal
FTX seeks $157.3M in legal action against former employees from Hong Kong affiliate
FTX alleged that the defendants engaged in fraudulent and preferential asset withdrawals fromits platform.