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Nevada Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Trying to Hire Hitman with Bitcoin
24.7.2023
A Nevada woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman using Bitcoin (BTC) to kill her ex-husband.
Kristy Lynn Felkins, the 38-year-old resident of Fallon, Nevada, pleaded guilty in March to a murder-for-hire charge as part of a deal with federal prosecutors...
Elon Musk X Twitter Rebrand Superapp - Which Coins Will it Use For Payments?
24.7.2023
Twitter owner Elon Musk is in the process of implementing a long-awaited rebrand of the social media platform to a new super-app called “X”.
“X is the future state of unlimited interactivity – centered in audio, video, messaging, payments/banking – creating a global marketplace for ideas, goods...
Today in Crypto: WeChat & Alipay Enable Foreigners to Pay at Chinese Retailers, ETH 699,816 Paid as Royalties to NFT Projects on Ethereum, Hana Bank & Woori Bank 'Interested in Certificate of Deposit' Tokens
24.7.2023
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The Effects Of The SEC v Ripple Ruling Remains Ambiguous: Bank of America Insists on Clarity
24.7.2023
The aftermath of the court ruling in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple continues to be debated along many lines as industry analysts mirror the judgment to find needed regulatory direction.
In a new research report released on Friday, Bank of America (BAC) opined...
Hot New Meme Coin Burn Kenny Goes Viral as Launch Day Approaches – How to Buy Early?
24.7.2023
As anticipation rises in the crypto community, the South Park-themed meme coin, Burn Kenny, has seized attention ahead of its launch on the decentralized exchange, Uniswap.
Set to go live on Monday, July 24, at 6 pm CET, the project draws attention with its unique approach to liquidity and token...
Nigerian Central Bank Introduces NFC Technology to Boost eNaira Adoption
24.7.2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) remains committed to the central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, despite the recent ousting of the former governor.
In a bid to further encourage the adoption of the eNaira and enhance the CBDC mobile app, the central bank has incorporated Near Field...
South Korea’s Hana Bank to Work on CBDC and Stablecoin Alternatives
24.7.2023
South Korea’s KEB Hana Bank is set to work with the central Bank of Korea (BOK) on the latter’s CBDC pilot and stablecoin alternatives, such as tokenized deposits.
Per the newspaper Maeil Kyungjae, Hana Bank is now “actively participating” in the BOK’s ongoing CBDC Proof of Concept project.
The...
Nigerian Social Payments App Bundle Ceases Crypto Exchange Services – Here's the Latest
23.7.2023
Nigerian social payments platform Bundle plans to cease its crypto exchange services and instead focus on its peer-to-peer platform Cashlink.
In a recent blog post, Bundle said the decision was made by the company's shareholders, who believe that the future lies in payment solutions that cater...
Ripple Requests Crypto License in UK After SEC Partial Win
23.7.2023
Blockchain-based digital payment network Ripple has applied for a crypto license in the UK and Ireland after its partial win against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sendi Young, Ripple's managing director for the UK & Europe, has revealed that the company “very recently” applied...
New York Couple Set to Plead Guilty in $4.5 Billion Bitcoin-Laundering Case
22.7.2023
A married New York couple is preparing to plead guilty to charges of conspiring to launder billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC), which was stolen during the notorious 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex.
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, who were charged in February last year after...
Web3 Utility Coin LPX Secures $1.1 Million in Funding for Its New Trading Alpha Platform – Here's What You Need to Know
22.7.2023
The cryptocurrency market is chock-full of contenders competing for attention beyond the shadow of Bitcoin. Among the array of projects, some provide real utility, functioning as more than just a digital asset or currency. Utility coin LPX, associated with the blockchain startup Launchpad XYZ,...
GMX Price Prediction as GMX Slumps 6.5% - Here’s Where the DEX Token Could Be Headed Next
22.7.2023
GMX, the governance and utility token that powers GMX, an Arbitrum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) for trading perpetual cryptocurrency futures with leverage, has tanked around 6.5% in the last 24 hours, as per CoinGecko.
That makes gives it the unwelcome crown of being the worst-performing...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 21 July – Chainlink, Compound, Stellar
21.7.2023
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market are experiencing a slump today, adding further pressure to an already tense market sentiment.
Despite reaching a 13-month high of almost $31,700 last week, Bitcoin's momentum has been dwindling since, with its price consistently falling below...
Crypto Trading Platform Bitget Expands to the Middle East, Opens Dubai Office
21.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is set to expand its operations to the Middle East, with plans to hire up to 60 new staff members in the region.
In a Thursday press release, Bitget revealed that it has opened an office in downtown Dubai to support its expansion, and is also exploring opportunities...
Maker Price Prediction as MKR Pumps 13% on Token Buyback Scheme – Can it Break This Key Resistance?
21.7.2023
Maker (MKR), the governance token of the Maker Decentralized Autonomous Organisation (DAO) and of the decentralized finance Maker Protocol behind the issuance of the DAI USD-pegged stablecoin, has pumped around 13% on Friday.
MKR/USD was last trading around $1140 per token, but went as high...
This New South Park Meme Coin Just Raised $250,000 in 1 Hour – What Does it Do and How to Buy Early?
21.7.2023
The meme coin market has seen a massive upswing in interest over the past 24 hours, partly due to the presale launch of the Burn Kenny ($KENNY) token. The token, bearing the name of the often-doomed South Park character, has accumulated over $390,000 in investments in the first day of...
Today in Crypto: US Justice Department Revamps National Crypto Enforcement Team, Wormhole Releases Gateway Developed within Cosmos, Indonesia's Stock Market and Clearing House for Digital Assets Finally Operational
21.7.2023
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FTX Founder SBF Accused by US DOJ of Leaking Ex-Alameda Research CEO's Private Diary
21.7.2023
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) faces multiple charges of fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and more by US prosecutors.
The nearly one-year-long criminal case has been on since his arrest from the Bahamas after the FTX collapse.
In a July 20 filing, the US Department...
FCA Launches Permanent Digital Sandbox to Foster Fintech Innovation
21.7.2023
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of a permanent version of its Digital Sandbox.
Building on the success of its trial phase, the sandbox will provide firms with a secure environment to test their products at an early stage of development, the regulator said...
Art for Everyone: Museums and Galleries Embrace Digital Art and AI at Christie's Summit
21.7.2023
Web3 and AI are helping art institutions reach audiences they didn't have access to before, with digital being among the most accessible art forms, argued a panel at the auction giant Christie's 'Art + Tech Summit'.
The annual summit was held in partnership with crypto payments infrastructure...