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The Hunt for the Russian Trace: Chinese Banks Implement Stricter Compliance for Foreign Payments
22.11.2024
Chinese banks have implemented additional compliance measures for payments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, and Hong Kong, which have traditionally served as trade partners for Russia. These measures aim to identify Russian businesses using third countries as proxies to complete...
Counterpunch: Russia Reveals Plan to Utilize Frozen Western Assets
22.11.2024
Russia has revealed that it will respond in kind to the actions of Western governments, which are preparing to make a $50 billion loan to Ukraine collateralized by frozen Russian assets, potentially escalating this conflict. Russia Preparing Retaliatory Move Involving Western Assets The government...
Trump Effect: China Considering Backpedaling on Bitcoin Policy
22.11.2024
Reports indicate that China is considering changing its negative stance toward bitcoin and cryptocurrency, as the next U.S. administration adopts a more open policy toward the cryptocurrency industry. This shift would be a direct result of President Trump’s support for crypto. China...
Bitcoin Bull Market May Drive Russian Miners Underground
22.11.2024
The Russian government might face an influx of illegal bitcoin miners due to rising prices and the impending ban on bitcoin mining in key regions. Analysts state that if authorities fail to address this upcoming problem, it could lead to illegal mining becoming a popular activity. Russian Miners...
Study: 76% of X Influencers Promoted Now-Defunct Meme Coins
22.11.2024
A Coinwire study reveals that most crypto influencers on X promote worthless meme coins, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for investment advice. Influencers Setting Up Investors for Failure According to a Coinwire study, over three-quarters (76%) of crypto influencers on X promoted...
Cartel-Linked Crypto Laundering Ring Disrupted by Federal Task Forces
22.11.2024
A federal grand jury in Miami has charged nine individuals with laundering U.S. drug proceeds into cryptocurrency for Mexican and Colombian cartels, utilizing “a network of black market cryptocurrency launderers and unlicensed money transmitters,” according to the U.S. Department...
Cybercrime Marketplace Crumbles as Authorities Seize Hidden Crypto Stash
22.11.2024
The U.S. Justice Department has announced the seizure of Popeyetools, a cybercrime marketplace, and unmasked its role in illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Administrators Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza were charged with selling stolen financial data and facilitating crimes involving...
Russia’s Foreign Trade Defies Western Sanctions, Official Claims
22.11.2024
Russia’s foreign trade is defying Western sanctions, with rising imports, resilient transaction systems, and projected economic growth outpacing stagnating Western economies. Western Sanctions Meet Resistance as Russia’s Trade Surges Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has claimed that...
Solana ETF Momentum Grows Amid Reports of SEC Engagement
22.11.2024
The SEC’s reported progress on Solana ETF filings and potential leadership changes have sparked optimism, signaling a possible shift in cryptocurrency investment regulations. Solana ETF Filings Spark New Hope Discussions about a solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) between the U.S....
Bitcoin Smashes Records: Hashrate Hits 776 EH/s as Price Soars Closer to $100K
22.11.2024
Based on the most recent data using the seven-day simple moving average (SMA), bitcoin’s hashrate climbed to an unprecedented peak on Nov. 21, reaching 776 exahash per second (EH/s) for the very first time. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Hits Stratospheric Levels On Thursday, bitcoin...
Global Asset Manager Launches XRP ETP With Industry-Leading Pricing in Europe
22.11.2024
XRP advances with a new institutional-grade exchange-traded product, offering secure, physically backed exposure as Wisdomtree expands crypto products amid growing investor interest. XRP Gains Ground: Major ETP Launched by a Top European Asset Manager Asset management firm Wisdomtree announced...
US Senator Pushes Gold Sales to Kickstart Massive Bitcoin Reserves
22.11.2024
A U.S. senator has proposed selling gold reserves to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, a revolutionary move to bolster the dollar and tackle U.S. national debt. Selling Gold for Bitcoin: US Senator’s Game-Changing Proposal U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) shared insights during...
Financial Giant Charles Schwab Signals Big Moves in Crypto Trading
22.11.2024
Charles Schwab is preparing to launch spot cryptocurrency trading as U.S. regulations evolve, with leadership signaling optimism amid a shifting regulatory and competitive landscape. Charles Schwab Eyes Major Crypto Expansion as US Regulations Evolve Rick Wurster, the incoming CEO of Charles Schwab...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Ends Tenure a Year Early to Avoid Trump’s Axe
21.11.2024
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is set to step down on January 20, 2025. Gensler Exits Before Trump Takes Office U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler will step down on Jan. 20, 2025, paving the way for President-elect Donald...
Microstrategy Completes $3B Debt Offering to Expand Bitcoin Holdings; Shares Drop 16%
21.11.2024
Microstrategy has finalized a $3 billion convertible note offering, further bolstering its position as a leading bitcoin (BTC) holder with 331,200 BTC now valued at $32.519 billion. Microstrategy Finalizes Convertible Notes Sale Worth $3 Billion Microstrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), known...
Reuters: Trump Team Mulls Bitcoin Reserve—Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Wasted Billions’
21.11.2024
According to Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming crypto advisory council is reportedly considering establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve. This idea sparked a response from economist and gold bug Peter Schiff, who shared his perspective on the concept of a BTC reserve....
Arthur Hayes Calls out ‘Dumb Dumbs’ Settling for Less, Promotes USDE’s 29% APY
21.11.2024
On the heels of Coinbase revealing that Coinbase Wallet users holding USDC can now earn a 4.7% annual percentage yield (APY), Arthur Hayes hopped on social media to highlight the appeal of USDE’s much higher 29% APY. Hayes Mocks Coinbase’s Conservative Stablecoin Reward Approach This...
Bybit and Block Scholes Report Hail Donald Trump as America’s Crypto President
21.11.2024
Donald Trump’s victory signaled a vital shift in crypto sentiment, moving from cynicism to a defiant belief in the growth of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Crypto to Witness Massive Gains Under Trump Presidency Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Blocks Scholes published their latest...
Cryptoquant Report: Record-Breaking Activity Propels Altcoins to New Heights
21.11.2024
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a sharp rise in altcoin prices following the U.S. presidential election, fueled by expectations of a pro-crypto administration, according to Cryptoquant’s latest analysis. Report Highlights Altcoin Price Spikes Amid Hopes of Pro-Crypto U.S....
From Bitcoin to AI: Core Scientific’s $6.1 Billion Denton Transformation
21.11.2024
Core Scientific is converting its cryptocurrency mining campus in Denton, Texas, into a $6.1 billion data center hub for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, signaling a shift in its business strategy amid increasing demand for AI-driven computing. Core Scientific’s Denton Campus to Host...