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Federated Hermes taps Prometheum for tokenized fund debut in Q1 2027

Federated Hermes, which manages $911.6 billion in assets, has partnered with Prometheum to develop tokenized funds for U.S. brokerage distribution, with the first product expected in Q1 2027. Summary Q1 2027 is the expected launch window for the partnership’s first tokenized fund product. ProFinancial will support distribution, while Prometheum Capital will provide custody, clearing and…

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South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin and MEXC

KuCoin, MEXC, and 25 other overseas crypto platforms face website restrictions in South Korea for operating without required local registration. South Korea is expanding its crackdown on unregistered exchanges. Financial authorities have ordered blocks on 27 overseas cryptocurrency exchange websites operating without registration in the country. The list includes major platforms such as KuCoin,…

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Patented Equilibrium Architecture Takes the Stage at Korea Blockchain Week as Whisper Unveils Veria, Targeting Q1 2027 Mainnet Launch

Paulus J. Lee, Founder & Chairman of Whisper and Veria and co-inventor of the patented Equilibrium blockchain architecture (US Patent No. 12,586,064 B2, held under his legal name, Jung Geun Lee), presented “Satoshi’s Dream? Mission Possible” at Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) on September 30, 2026, unveiling Veria – a new public blockchain ecosystem the team…

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Coinbase joins DOJ and UK crime agency to target West Africa scams

Coinbase has joined a four-day operation with U.S. and UK law enforcement to disrupt West African scam networks by tracing illicit funds, supporting asset freezes and sharing intelligence. Summary The Oct. 6–9 London operation targeted West African scam networks and the services supporting them. Coinbase’s investigators traced financial activity and shared intelligence with law enforcement…

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