Monday Jul 08, 2024
Circle’s Milestone, Amber’s Withdrawal, and Kraken’s Security Woes
In this episode, we discuss Circle securing the first stablecoin license under the EU's MiCA framework, Amber Group's decision to withdraw $GAL tokens from Binance, and Ripple's partnership with Clear Junction for cross-border payments. We also explore Aptos Labs' collaboration with NBCUniversal for blockchain integration and Kraken's recent security breach.
Sources:
https://decripto.org/en/mica-circle-becomes-the-first-stablecoin-issuer-compliant-with-new-european-regulation/
https://crypto.news/bitcoin-low-mtgox-repayments-circle-mica-weekly-recap/
https://alexablockchain.com/circle-first-stablecoin-to-achieve-mica-compliance/
https://nulltx.com/amber-groups-gal-withdrawal-sparks-speculation-of-upcoming-staking-event-amid-token-migration/
https://thefintechtimes.com/ripples-cassie-craddock-highlights-the-crypto-companys-growth-and-an-industry-shift/
https://cryptoslate.com/press-releases/aptos-labs-announces-partnership-with-nbcu-to-transform-fan-experiences-with-web3-and-blockchain/
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/inside-race-to-patch-kraken-bug-that-nearly-cost-it-3m-usd/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:32) Circle secures first stablecoin license under MiCA
(00:02:22) Amber Group withdraws $GAL tokens from Binance
(00:05:41) Ripple partners with Clear Junction for cross-border payments
(00:07:18) Aptos Labs partners with NBCUniversal for blockchain integration
(00:08:41) Kraken faces security breach