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Ukrainian Police Detain Suspects in Abduction, Murder of Foreigner Over Bitcoin
30.7.2024
Four Ukrainian residents suspected of kidnapping and ultimately murdering a foreign national over his bitcoins have been detained, according to Kyiv police. During an operation to apprehend the suspects, police recovered money, the vehicle used in the kidnapping, and other material evidence. Police...
SEC Intends to Amend Complaint Against Third Party Tokens (Like SOL) in Binance Case
30.7.2024
The U.S. SEC may be dropping it's charges against so-called third-party tokens such as Solana and Matic which have been part of its case against Binance, according to a court filing early Tuesday morning
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC and other tokens are securities in Binance suit
30.7.2024
The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Binance Survey: Half of All Latin American Crypto Users Treat It as a Long-Term Investment
30.7.2024
A survey conducted by Binance revealed that more than half of all cryptocurrency users in Latin America utilize crypto as a long-term investment, choosing to hold onto their digital assets. The survey, which polled 10,000 users from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, indicates that the number...
Crypto ETFs to hit ‘model portfolios’ toward year end: BlackRock
30.7.2024
“Investors really want to get their ETH exposure,” said BlackRock’s ETF investment chief Samara Cohen
Coindcx Urges Wazirx to Reconsider Passing 45% Losses to Customers
30.7.2024
The CEO of Indian crypto exchange Coindcx has criticized Wazirx’s approach in response to a recent $230 million cyberattack. Urging Wazirx to take responsibility, he stressed: “Making customers directly absorb the 45% losses is utter nonsense.” Wazirx is working to recover...
‘Tone deaf’ — US moves $2B Silk Road BTC after Trump’s stockpile pledge
30.7.2024
The move comes just two days after Donald Trump declared he would create a “strategic national Bitcoin stockpile” if reelected
4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police say
30.7.2024
Kyiv Police and the nation’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder
Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop
30.7.2024
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency...
Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
30.7.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted...
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...
First Bitcoin Capital-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
30.7.2024
A company with cryptocurrency capital has been registered in Argentina, marking the first time this has happened in the country. The company, which was registered with a capital of almost $500 in bitcoin and USDC, follows the enactment of a resolution that allows companies to receive contributions...
Bitget and Nansen Study Highlights Community Impact on Token Price Predictions
29.7.2024
Bitget and Nansen Research teams have released a comprehensive report detailing the significant role community engagement plays in predicting token prices. The collaborative study underscores the importance of combining onchain and off-chain metrics for accurate price forecasting. Bitget and Nansen...
One Trading receives Dutch license, onshores EU crypto futures
29.7.2024
The Bitpanda spinoff offers Tradfi the advantages of blockchain and could soon provide investors with a host of new advantages
Crypto Crimes Turn Dark: Bitcoin Greed Causes a Casualty
29.7.2024
Since before Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies became mainstream investment vehicles, they have been a means of executing cyber crimes. However, crimes affiliated with cryptocurrencies took a new shape this week, which also led to a casualty. Bitcoin Costs This Man More Than Just $70,000 Earlier...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Shows Bitcoin Can Be a Catalyst to Power Tourism
29.7.2024
Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we discuss the positive impact bitcoin adoption had on the growth of the tourism industry in El Salvador and how this can be applied to other...
Donald Trump may not be the champion that crypto advocates hope
29.7.2024
Donald Trump didn't like cryptocurrency during his first term in office, and he wouldn't be obligated to carry out his promises for a second term
WisdomTree CEO: Crypto ‘is going to go mainstream’
29.7.2024
Jonothan Steinberg said US presidential contender Donald Trump’s July 27 speech at Bitcoin 2024 promised much-needed regulatory clarity