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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...
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...
President Milei Issues Advice to Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E.: ‘Cut to the Chase’
21.11.2024
Argentine President Javier Milei, who self-describes as anarcho-capitalist, issued recommendations to Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), to develop his deregulation and state cleaning role. In Lex Fridman’s podcast, Milei urged Musk to be efficient...
Justin Sun Buys Iconic Maurizio Cattelan Artwork ‘Comedian’ for $6.2 Million, Promises to Eat the Banana
21.11.2024
Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has made headlines by acquiring Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic artwork “Comedian” for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction. In a statement, Sun expressed his excitement, describing the piece as “not just an artwork; it represents a cultural...
Binance Warns of Fake Tokens Exploiting Its Name
21.11.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance warned its community on Monday about a surge in fraudulent tokens falsely claiming affiliation with the platform, spreading across social media. The company emphasized that these tokens are neither endorsed nor authorized by Binance, potentially exposing users...
Yellow Card’s African Push: Coinbase-Backed Platform Wins South African License
20.11.2024
Coinbase backed Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, has secured a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The license allows Yellow Card, which is also licensed in Botswana, to expand its operations and cater...
Grayscale Unveils Game-Changing Bitcoin ETF Options Strategy
20.11.2024
Grayscale Investments has announced plans to introduce options trading for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), taking a page from Blackrock’s recent success with bitcoin ETF options. The options trading will begin on Wednesday morning. This initiative is designed to leverage...
President of Digital Assets Commission: El Salvador Is Just Showing ‘Glimpses’ of What’s Coming
20.11.2024
Juan Carlos Reyes, president of the Digital Assets National Commission in El Salvador, recently highlighted the work behind the scenes to incentivize and prepare the nation for higher cryptocurrency adoption levels. During an interview, Reyes declared: “If you look at the bigger...
Gemini Foundation Launches BOME, GOAT, MEW, PNUT, and POL Perpetual Contracts With Up to 100x Leverage
20.11.2024
The Gemini Foundation, a non-US derivatives platform operated by Gemini, has announced the addition of five new perpetual contracts to its trading platform, allowing users to trade BOME, GOAT, MEW, PNUT, and POL contracts with leverage of up to 100x. While these derivatives products are accessible...
Michael Saylor to Present Bitcoin Investment Proposal to Microsoft Board Amid Shareholder Vote
20.11.2024
Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has agreed to deliver a three-minute presentation to Microsoft’s board of directors regarding the potential benefits of investing in bitcoin. During a recent X Spaces event hosted by Vaneck, Saylor revealed that he was approached by the National Center...
13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies
20.11.2024
Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply
20.11.2024
Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while...
President Trump’s Media Company Reportedly Targets Bold All-Share Takeover of Crypto Exchange
19.11.2024
President Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), in a potential all-share takeover, according to a report by the FT. With TMTG’s equity valuation...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Trump Reportedly Hold Private Discussion
19.11.2024
According to “people familiar with the matter” who spilled the beans to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz claims the meeting would be the first since Election Day on Nov. 5 and...
Goldman Sachs Unveils Plan for Independent Digital Asset Platform to Reshape Markets
19.11.2024
Goldman Sachs is planning to spin off its digital assets platform into an independent company, aiming to enable large financial firms to create, trade, and settle instruments via blockchain. Mathew McDermott, Goldman’s global head of digital assets, revealed that the initiative is in early stages...
Metaplanet Secures Over $11M in Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
18.11.2024
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced the issuance of about $11.31 million (¥1.75 billion) in one-year bonds with a 0.36% interest rate, with the proceeds earmarked for additional purchases of bitcoin (BTC). This strategic move underscores Metaplanet’s...
Crypto Transactions Surge in Spain’s Real Estate Market
18.11.2024
According to Enlace, a real estate tech company, the number of real estate transactions involving some form of cryptocurrency as payment has surged this year. The company found that this usage grew by 15% in 2024, driven by the benefits these payment methods offer over traditional purchases...
First European Presidential Candidate Joins the Global Race for Bitcoin With Call for a National Strategic Reserve
18.11.2024
In a bold move that echoes recent calls from the U.S. to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Sławomir Mentzen, a presidential candidate, has proposed that his country create its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In a recent social media post, Mentzen outlined his vision for transforming...
Andrew Tate Makes the Case for Bitcoin Over Other Investment Options
18.11.2024
Andrew Tate, former kickboxer and social media personality, has made the case for investing in bitcoin over other assets, such as gold and real estate. On social media, Tate expressed worries about the size of his BTC stash, stating he had concerns about a few hundred BTC might not be enough....