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Cryptocurrency exchange FTX is facing a significant financial burden, shelling out approximately $53,000 per hour on legal counsel for its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. From August to October 2023, the exchange's new leadership has already expended over $118 million in legal fees.

Binance's newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, proclaimed that the cryptocurrency exchange is evolving from a defiant tech startup to a conventional financial institution.

Dasset, a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand, has left its users unable to access their holdings. Attempts to log onto the official site redirect customers to the webpage of the law firm Grant Thornton. A released statement details that Grant Thornton will control the liquidation process of the exchange. It has immediate plans to cooperate with all customers to safeguard all the residual funds. "Dasset’s management says a significant reduction in asset values and trading levels impacted its ability to trade profitably. It was determined the appointment of liquidators was in the best interests of all stakeholders," Grant Thornton highlighted.

Amid the unresolved dispute between Coinbase and the SEC, a number of esteemed legal academics have weighed in, penning a court statement in support of the cryptocurrency exchange. Their stance is clear: an asset should only be deemed an investment contract if it promises profits, earnings, or assets from investments. Scholars assert that the court must strictly follow this legal definition, otherwise, it may jeopardize belief in existing securities laws.

The cryptocurrency exchange OPNX has tabled an offer to take over crypto lender Hodlnaut, which is undergoing a restructuring plan under the supervision of a Singapore court. OPNX offered $30 million in FLEX to partially offset the creditors’ losses and cover their claims. If the bid is approved by the court and accepted by creditors, OPNX will own a 75% stake in Hodlnaut.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX is making a court appeal to have FTX Dubai removed from bankruptcy proceedings, asserting that this division had not been in active operation before the official declaration of insolvency was lodged. The legal plea also indicates that the division possesses assets totalling about $4.5 million, spread across multiple accounts. Notably, a substantial portion of these funds is held as collateral for the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority of Dubai.

Hong Kong police have arrested Joseph Lam, a crypto influencer and former lawyer, in connection with the ongoing investigation into cryptocurrency exchange JPEX. Lam, who has over 190,000 Instagram followers, was arrested today and his office was raided. The arrest follows the Securities and Futures Commission's warning against JPEX for misleading statements about its licensing status. The police have received at least 83 complaints involving JPEX, with virtual assets worth about HK$34 million ($4.3 million) reported.

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, has joined forces with Peoples Trust Company. This collaboration facilitates access to the Interac e-Transfers system, streamlining deposit and withdrawal processes for its Canadian user base. What's more, they're gifting users a one-month free gateway into the Coinbase One subscription. This means no trade-related fees, amplified staking profits, and swift client support. "Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the cryptoeconomy thanks to the high levels of crypto awareness, a passionate local tech ecosystem, and the progress towards a strong regulatory framework," voiced Nana Murugesan, the International Development VP at Coinbase.

Football club Barcelona, an official partner of the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit, has divested some of its shares in Bridgeburg Invest.The aim? Raise funds for a new Web3 endeavor named Barca Vision. This project is designed to become a hub for all club-related digital wonders, be it NFTs or metaverse explorations.

Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, a husband and wife duo of crypto hackers, have pleaded guilty to federal money laundering conspiracy charges related to the 2016 hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. Their guilty plea comes after a year and a half since their arrest and charges in February 2022 and seven years after the initial hack. According to the government’s allegations, Lichtenstein hacked into Bitfinex and stole 119,754 bitcoins, which were valued at $72 million at the time and are now worth approximately $3.5 billion, for his personal benefit.

Yesterday, reports surfaced suggesting that KuCoin had dismissed 30% of its employees due to declining profits. However, the cryptocurrency exchange's representatives debunked these claims today, explaining that there was just a slight downsizing in line with their routine organizational strategy. "To stay on top, we regularly evaluate our org structure based on employee performance and company development. So it is not layoffs, and it is all about making the organization more dynamic," asserted Johnny Lyu, the Chief Executive of KuCoin.