Top Stories in the Crypto Industry: FTX Repays Customers, Crypto Payments Advancements, Regulatory Troubles, and Marketplace Moves

Crypto exchange FTX, which collapsed eighteen months ago, is now ready to repay its customers in full, with interest. The exchange has managed to gather assets worth between $14.5 and $16.3 billion, enough to pay back 98% of its creditors. However, the repayment will be based on the valuation of customer assets at the time of the collapse, not their current valuations, leaving some feeling cheated.

In other crypto news, industry leaders are looking to unlock scalable, real-world usability for crypto payments. Jack Dorsey, Block head, believes that bitcoin will become the internet’s native currency. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also sees crypto payments as a key opportunity area, aiming to make transactions faster and cheaper globally.

Despite these advancements, the crypto industry is facing regulatory troubles. Robinhood’s cryptocurrency business is under scrutiny from the SEC, while Nigeria is reportedly planning to ban peer-to-peer trading of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Bakkt is cutting staff after warning about its future earlier this year.

On the brighter side, the crypto space continues to evolve. British FinTech Revolut has launched a stand-alone cryptocurrency exchange for professional traders, and cryptocurrency startups are aggressively fundraising as the digital asset space recovers. Crypto.com is also looking to increase its sports sponsorships to reach a wider audience.

Overall, the crypto industry remains dynamic and full of opportunities, despite the challenges it faces in terms of regulation and market volatility. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving Web3 landscape.