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KPMG to help US crypto firms uphold reporting standards
19.7.2024
KPMG formed a strategic alliance with Cryptio to help crypto firms in the United States adhere to GAAP compliance, enhancing accounting and reporting practices
Spot Ether ETFs ‘unlikely to be dramatic’ but would get steady capital — Binance CEO
19.7.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng highlighted that the spot Ether ETFs could provide a stable and substantial influx of capital over time
Bitrue Ventures launches Web3-focused $40M investment fund
19.7.2024
Bitrue Ventures’ new fund aims to support Web3 startups with up to $200,000 in investment, offering extensive industry resources
Bitzlato founder won’t get more jail over $700M dark web clearing house
19.7.2024
The judge said the 18 months Anatoly Legkodymoc had already served in Brooklyn’s “terrible” MDC was enough punishment
Solana traders notice ‘huge’ bullish pennant as price jumps 17%
19.7.2024
Crypto traders note to “watch out” for Solana price action as a bullish pennant pattern has started to form on the price chart
Putin Calls to ‘Seize the Moment’ to Kickstart Digital Ruble and Crypto Adoption In Russia
19.7.2024
President Vladimir Putin declared it was time for Russia to create the environment needed to increase the adoption of digital assets and the Russian CBDC, the digital ruble, as part of the country’s economic tissue. He also reported that over 30,000 transactions have been made in the pilot...
Tornado Cash sees $1.9B resurgence this year despite sanctions
19.7.2024
The volume of new deposits into the OFAC-sanctioned crypto mixer has jumped significantly in the first half of 2024
BlackRock's BTC ETF investors keep buying despite ‘plummeted’ Bitcoin outlook
19.7.2024
The amount of positive Bitcoin commentary on social media is just a third of what it was four months ago, according to Santiment
Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to Institutions in UK and Australia
19.7.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking the first international expansion following its successful U.S. launch in March. Kraken Institutional, already established in the UK and Australia, now offers its custody solution...
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox
19.7.2024
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims...
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia
19.7.2024
The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power...
Triple-A: Argentina and Brazil in the Top Ten Of Countries With Most Cryptocurrency Ownership
18.7.2024
Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18.9% of its population holding cryptocurrency...
After 'Civil War' and Anti-Immigrant Tweets, Ryan Selkis Told to Cool It by His Crypto Startup's Leadership
18.7.2024
Crypto Super PAC spends $1.3M on media buy for Arizona Democrat
18.7.2024
The Protect Progress political action committee has been behind media buys for candidates in many congressional races across the United States
Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations
18.7.2024
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization...
New ‘overlay attacks’ are a growing threat to crypto users — security CEO
18.7.2024
The attackers are creating fake overlays to trick users into providing login credentials for financial services apps, including potentially for crypto exchanges
Li.Fi releases incident report following $11M hack
18.7.2024
The team also announced it was working on a voluntary compensation plan to reimburse 100% of funds to users affected by the exploit
President Bukele Eliminates Basic Food Products’ Import Duties for a Decade In El Salvador
18.7.2024
President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a decade. While some of these products did not pay duties due to a previously approved bill, critics argue that...
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack
18.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have...