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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report
7.6.2024
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning
Tether, Nodo Partner to Drive Stablecoin and Bitcoin Education in Africa
7.6.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Nodo to educate prospective African users about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with the former’s digital asset. The six-month campaign will include Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, workshops, and question-and-answer...
Uzbekistan’s Islamic Authority Retracts Fatwa Against Cryptocurrency, Issues Apology
7.6.2024
Uzbekistan’s highest Islamic authority has retracted a fatwa it issued on June 3 that deemed trading with cryptocurrencies impermissible. This declaration, which stated that cryptocurrency trading violated Sharia law, was mistakenly released on social media due to an oversight. In response...
Cross Border CBDC Project Mbridge Enters MVP Stage
7.6.2024
Project Mbridge, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) project that seeks to integrate several currencies into a global network, has reached its minimum viable product stage. This means that each one of the participant central banks has deployed a validating node in the network...
‘Stand With Crypto’ Advocacy Alliance Surpasses 1 Million Supporters
7.6.2024
The “Stand with Crypto” alliance has achieved a notable milestone, surpassing one million supporters as reported on its official website. This non-profit organization is committed to mobilizing global crypto advocates. Initiated by crypto exchange Coinbase, which promotes clearer...
Worldcoin Agrees to Temporarily Stop Operations in Spain
7.6.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric proof-of-personhood identification protocol, has agreed to temporarily stop its operations in Spain. According to statements from the Spanish privacy watchdog AEPD, the company committed to stop its data collection practices for a year or until Baviera’s privacy...
Binance Confirms Mastercard and Visa Support for Crypto Purchases but No Binance Credit Card Issued
7.6.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance posted on social media platform X Thursday that users can purchase cryptocurrency using Mastercard, Visa, or SEPA for bank transfers. The announcement led to confusion among some users regarding the reintroduction of Binance-branded credit cards. Binance Customer...
Robert Kiyosaki Says His Prediction of Bitcoin Hitting $350K in August ‘Is Not a Lie’ — Also Bullish on Ethereum and Solana
7.6.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has emphasized that his prediction of bitcoin hitting $350K on Aug. 25 “is not a lie.” He also expressed his bullish outlook for ethereum and solana, noting that he will keep buying the three cryptocurrencies because he is “quite certain...
SEC Chair Gensler: Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ to Begin Trading
7.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has stated that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will take some time” to commence trading, highlighting the necessity for a thorough disclosure process. Additionally, Gensler emphasized the lack of proper...
Report: Kraken Considers IPO Amid Renewed Investor Interest
6.6.2024
Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the current digital-asset market rally and a perceived...
Hulk Hogan’s X Posts Vanish After HULK Meme Token’s Sharp Rise and Fall
6.6.2024
A new meme token, hulkmania (HULK), has recently entered the dynamic world of meme coins. It appears to have garnered attention from the legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s X account, which referenced it on the social media platform. However, the post on the @hulkhogan X account has been deleted...
Bybit opens registration to Chinese nationals overseas
6.6.2024
Data suggested that more than ten million Chinese nationals lived outside the country, giving Bybit access to a larger pool of crypto users
NY Attorney General sues crypto trader NovaTech, claims $1B fraud
6.6.2024
Two people took in $1 billion in crypto deposits and traded $26 million of it, the suit alleges
Court Strikes Down SEC’s Private Fund Regulation, Citing Overreach
6.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lost another court case. On June 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser rule, which was designed to enhance transparency within the nearly $27 trillion private fund industry. The court found that...
Associate Professor Rejects Alleged Link Between Nigerian Currency Depreciation and Crypto Trading
6.6.2024
Nigeria’s decision to halt naira trading on cryptocurrency exchanges is likely to worsen matters for its volatile currency,” an associate professor at the University of East London has argued. The associate professor said Nigeria can effectively regulate the cryptocurrency industry through...
SHIB gains overwhelming attention due to hike in token burn rate
6.6.2024
Shiba Inu (SHIB) meme coin receives much attention owing to its overwhelming jump in its token burn rate to 3,900%. This is according to Shibburn, a platform meant for monitoring the burning of SHIB tokens. The pricing of SHIB, too, has seen a rise. The increase in Shiba Inu’s burn rate...
Kraken preparing for $100M funding round ahead of possible IPO: Report
6.6.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange said in 2021 — before Coinbase’s IPO — that it planned to pursue a direct listing if it chose to go public
Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com Partner for DNS-Enabled Web3 Domain
6.6.2024
Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com have announced a collaboration to create a DNS-enabled Web3 domain. The initiative aims to integrate Web3 domains into the traditional web ecosystem through an application with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Unstoppable...
Binance battles to slash $13 Billion UK lawsuit in high-stakes legal showdown
6.6.2024
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is taking decisive steps to significantly reduce the scale of a $13 billion lawsuit filed against it in the United Kingdom. The lawsuit, which has garnered significant attention in the financial and crypto communities, alleges that...
Gensler asserts: Disclosures alone fail to shield crypto exchanges
6.6.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has issued a stark warning to the cryptocurrency industry, asserting that disclosures alone are not enough to ensure the safety and integrity of crypto exchanges. Gensler’s remarks highlight the growing concerns among regulators about the adequacy of current oversight...