New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation

The new ASEAN Blockchain Consortium aims to engage with regulators to ensure compliance and raise industry awareness. Blockchain associations from Australia and five Southeast Asian nations are joining forces to promote blockchain development and education. Blockchain organizations from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to promote blockchain […]

Tether gets Coinbase’s seal of approval, will list on pro offering

Coinbase seems to be signaling that the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange is not concerned about the stablecoin’s regulatory issues. The United States’ largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, is listing Tether (USDT) on its professional trading platform. According to a Thursday announcement, Coinbase Pro has enabled USDT deposits ahead of the trading launch scheduled for Monday. The company […]

Seoul government seizes $22M worth of crypto from tax evaders

The City of Seoul becomes the first city in South Korea to confiscate cryptocurrencies owned by tax delinquents. The city government of South Korea’s capital Seoul has announced the seizure of cryptocurrencies worth 25 billion won ($22 million) from individuals and company heads. According to a report by The Korea Times, the confiscated crypto came […]

Robinhood announces new COO to lead crypto trading desk

With the company’s crypto business expanding significantly, Robinhood has appointed a chief operating officer to lead its cryptocurrency operations. Retail trading app Robinhood has appointed Christine Brown as the chief operating officer of its crypto division. The company announced the appointment in a statement on its website on Thursday. Brown, who is the current vice […]