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Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Computer Fraud

26.7.2024
Steven Drawdy, 40, of Grovetown, Georgia, has been sentenced to 32 months in U.S. prison for wire fraud after defrauding over 40 customers in a cryptocurrency computer scheme. Drawdy, who participated in an online cryptocurrency discussion forum, received more than $1.1 million from victims between...

Washington Regulator Warns of Miami Equity Fund 005 Crypto Fraud

26.7.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has warned about crypto investment fraud following a complaint from a resident regarding their investment in the Miami Foundation Equity Fund 005 (or Miami Equity Fund Institute 005). The investor had deposited...

Hive Announces Plans to Move Into Paraguay Amidst Bitcoin Mining Power Hike Turmoil

26.7.2024
Hive Digital, a public green bitcoin mining company, announced plans to build a 100MW site in Paraguay, having connected with President Santiago Peña and his cabinet. Hive stated that stability in government fiscal policies, such as energy pricing and taxation, will be a key factor in the expansion...

Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation

26.7.2024
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases....

2.91 Million ETH Held by 9 Ethereum ETFs: A Reserve Overview

26.7.2024
Although the data for Thursday’s ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) performance, concerning inflows and outflows, remains incomplete, it is evident that trade volume was marginally lower than the first two days. The funds currently hold slightly over $9 billion in ether, with about 2.91...

SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm

26.7.2024
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton by the end of the year. This joint venture will focus on managing digital assets. The new entity will be 51% owned by SBI Holdings and 49% by Franklin...

UK Regulator Fines Coinbase’s CB Payments $4.5 Million for Serving High-Risk Customers

26.7.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm...

Skybridge Founder: Kamala Harris Open-Minded About Crypto

26.7.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will...

Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation

26.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making...

Blackrock foresees “very little interest” in crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum — Bitcoin2024

25.7.2024
Clients see Bitcoin and Ethereum as complements, not substitutes, in crypto portfolios, according to Blackrock's head of digital assets

Justin Sun Mocks Kamala Harris With Made-up Campaign Slogan

25.7.2024
Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron cryptocurrency ecosystem, mocked the current U.S. Vice President and favorite to be designated as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency, Kamala Harris. He joked about a possible slogan for her upcoming campaign. Sun mixed the well-known “Make...

Crypto Industry ‘Will Show No Mercy’ in November Says Winklevoss After Harris Snubs Bitcoin Event

25.7.2024
Following the announcement that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris won’t attend the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said the crypto industry will “show no mercy in November.” Gemini’s Winklevoss Criticizes Harris Over Bitcoin 2024...

FCA Fines Coinbase $4.5M for Onboarding ‘High-Risk’ Customer

25.7.2024
FCA has fined prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s United Kingdom arm $4.5M for breaching a voluntary agreement related to user onboarding. CB Payments Ltd. (CBPL), is an e-money institution and payments processor tied to United States Coinbase (COIN). Coinbase in trouble with UK regulators...

Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures

25.7.2024
The number of startups using the Web3 platform has already increased by some 50%, according to Fireblocks

Wazirx Details Plan to Resume Withdrawals and Trading — Insists Signers’ Machines Show ‘No Evidence of Compromise’

25.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on its progress to enable users to withdraw funds and resume trading on its platform following a cyberattack that caused a loss of over $230 million. “Our preliminary investigation reveals no evidence of compromise on our signers’...

Massive Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Moves 750 BTC After 11 Years, Valued at $48M

25.7.2024
With bitcoin prices declining by 3.7% in the past 24 hours, a dormant bitcoin wallet, created on May 20, 2013, or just over 11 years ago, moved 750 BTC, valued at roughly $48 million at current exchange rates. Vintage Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Transfers 750 BTC Amid Market Dip On Thursday, a wallet...

MARA Adopts ‘Full HODL Strategy,’ Surpasses 20,000 BTC Holdings

25.7.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings, now known as MARA, has announced a strategic shift to hold all its bitcoin, pushing its current holdings beyond 20,000 BTC. The company has also made a $100 million purchase of bitcoin as part of its new treasury policy. Marathon Digital Rebrands to MARA, Boosts Bitcoin...