
US securities regulator probes Wall Street over crypto custody: Report
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had a busy 2022 with the collapse of FTX and the ongoing Ripple lawsuit, the Commission now has they’re eyes on Wall Street firms who may not be complying with custody laws.

U.S. Securities Regulator Probes Investment Advisers Over Crypto Custody -sources
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is probing registered investment advisers over whether they are meeting rules around custody of client crypto assets, three sources with knowledge of the inquiry told Reuters.

8 Overrated Tech Items From the Last Five Years
There are so many we could list, but these really take the crown.

Congressman Hill to 'make sure' US is the place for blockchain innovation
The chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets wants to make America the place for fintech and blockchain innovation.

Mode tells customers to remove funds, announces closure
UK-based crypto startup, Mode, has asked customers to remove their funds from the app as it begins winding down its services.

Amazon To Launch NFT Initiative That 'Could Make A Huge Splash' This Spring: Report
The tech giant is reportedly planning to launch a digital assets enterprise and is focusing on blockchain-based gaming and related NFT applications.

Cardano DEXs Will Support Djed Stablecoin Liquidity Pools Starting Next Week
The issuance of Djed’s overcollateralized stablecoins has been a much-hyped topic in the Cardano community.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 takes stoush with Ontario power supplier to court
Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Hut 8 Mining filed a lawsuit in an Ontario court regarding a dispute over power supplied to a recently opened crypto mining site in the Canadian province.

UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod
As the United Kingdom looks to offer a more appealing business landscape to cryptocurrency firms, its financial watchdog continues to be tough, with just 41 applicants out of 300 approved to date.

State senator pushes bill to make Bitcoin legal tender in Arizona
The state senator also introduced a similar bill that aims to make Bitcoin legal tender in 2022 but did not find any success.

Argo Blockchain accused of misleading investors in class action lawsuit
After a torrid 2022 that saw it sell off its flagship mining facility, Argo Blockchain's woes are worsening after a recent class action suit.
Markets: Bitcoin dips but holds above US$23,000, Ether slips, Polygon biggest gainer in top 10
Bitcoin and Ether gave up some of their January gains in Friday morning trading in Asia, though both are still higher for the week.