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FCA Secures First Conviction for Illegal Crypto ATM Operation in UK
1.10.2024
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case represents the first conviction of its type under...
UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings
1.10.2024
Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies...
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
1.10.2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets...
Kasikornbank launches first licensed Thai digital asset custodian
30.9.2024
The new custody service will be just the latest in the bank's new digital asset and AI activities
Jameson Lopp: Most don't realize how easy self-custody has become
30.9.2024
Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp is making sure there are viable custody solutions that prioritize the user
The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher
30.9.2024
Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss
Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network
30.9.2024
Fund tokenization is one of the frontiers of bringing real-world assets to blockchain rails in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster settlements
South Korea NPS: Investments in Microstrategy, Coinbase Not for ‘Virtual Assets’
30.9.2024
South Korea’s National Pension Service has revealed that it has invested in global crypto exchange Coinbase and IT…
Tether Aids DOJ in Seizing $6M in Assets Tied to Crypto Scams
30.9.2024
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions, blocking over two billion dollars in USDT and recovering...
Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play
30.9.2024
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate...
Dutch Regulator Warns of Crypto Pump-and-Dump, New Regulation to Ban These Schemes
30.9.2024
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), effective from Dec....
QCP Capital: Risk Assets Rise on Global Stimulus Outlook
28.9.2024
According to a weekend market insights analysis provided by QCP Capital, risk assets experienced a notable rally this week, driven by central bank stimulus measures and key political developments. Analysts from QCP highlighted multiple factors contributing to the uptick, including economic support...
Binance Founder CZ Released From US Custody After Serving 4-Month Sentence
28.9.2024
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been released from U.S. custody after serving a four-month sentence for his role in compliance failures at Binance. His sentence followed a plea deal that included a $50 million fine and stepping down as Binance’s CEO. Despite his prison...
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold — Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion
27.9.2024
Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...