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Tether to Increase Its Workforce to 200 by Mid-2025, Says CEO Paolo Ardoino
10.8.2024
The CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. has announced plans to increase the company’s employee headcount to 200 by mid-2025. The firm stated that a majority of the new employees will be assigned to the compliance team, while others will join the finance team. A Finance Behemoth...
Justin Sun Delivers Keynote and Fireside Chat at ABS2024, TRON DAO Featured as Title Sponsor
9.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, August 9, 2024 – The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024), featured TRON DAO as a Title Sponsor and welcomed TRON founder Justin Sun to deliver a keynote speech. Sun also participated in a thought-provoking fireside chat with Song Hongbin, author...
Irish Authorities Seize $7.1M in Cryptocurrency Amid Darknet Money Laundering Bust
9.8.2024
Irish authorities seized $7.1 million in cryptocurrency in a raid targeting money laundering and darknet sales. Three individuals were arrested, with one remaining in custody. “The arrests of the three individuals and the assets seized are the result of a highly complex investigation into...
Former SEC Official Urges 15,000 Morgan Stanley Advisors to ‘Say No’ to Bitcoin ETFs, Citing ‘Mammoth Risk’
9.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, John Reed Stark, has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 financial advisors promoting cryptocurrency investments, citing risks to retail investors and potential career consequences for advisors....
Democrats Launch ‘Crypto for Harris’ — White House Officials Address Industry Concerns
9.8.2024
Senior White House officials have reportedly engaged with cryptocurrency leaders to discuss industry concerns, facilitated by Representative Ro Khanna. This initiative continues the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to engage with the crypto sector. Additionally, the Democrats have...
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
8.8.2024
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion...
Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings
8.8.2024
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment...
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
7.8.2024
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees...
Peter Schiff Warns Against Owning Bitcoin ETFs, Cites ‘Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins’
7.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff argues that bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) contradict the core principles of the cryptocurrency by undermining decentralization and peer-to-peer transactions. He criticizes recent buyers of bitcoin for focusing solely on profit, suggesting this...
Saudi Arabia Becoming Hub for Web3 Startups Seeking Investment, Report Says
5.8.2024
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top venture capital investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa offers an opportunity for Web3 startups seeking funding. However, the latest Adaverse report acknowledges that the Saudi Web3 industry faces challenges requiring collaboration among...
ZKX Shutdown: Amber Group Slams the Protocol’s Lack of Transparency
4.8.2024
Amber Group has criticized ZKX protocol’s abrupt decision to cease operations, stating that it sets a concerning precedent. Hashkey Capital, another market participant, has also expressed dissatisfaction with ZKX’s lack of transparency and accountability. ZKX founder Eduard Jubany Tur identified...
US Lawmaker Hosts Meeting to Help Kamala Harris Gain Crypto Industry Support
4.8.2024
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna will host a meeting to help Vice President Kamala Harris improve her relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. This is the second event of its kind in two months to aid Harris’ campaign efforts amid the Biden administration’s tough stance on crypto...
Abu Dhabi Unveils Blockchain Center to Drive Blockchain Innovation
4.8.2024
A center aiming to drive blockchain innovation and establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for top global events and workshops, connecting industry leaders, has officially opened. Additionally, the blockchain center will incorporate a venture capital arm to support and invest in Web3 startups. Center to Serve...
Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto
4.8.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent”...
BRICS Advances Toward Independent Digital Payment Platform, Russian Official Says
4.8.2024
The BRICS economic bloc is progressing towards a digital payment platform, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko has revealed. The initiative, named BRICS Bridge, aims to establish an independent financial system. This system could mitigate dependency on Western...
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
Paypal Launches Global Hackathon With 40,000 PYUSD in Prizes
3.8.2024
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD...
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 226,500 BTC With Q2 Acquisitions
2.8.2024
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy acquired 12,222 bitcoins in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang expressed optimism about future bitcoin support and emphasized the company’s financial strategies. Despite net losses, Microstrategy...
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico Launch Initiative Promoting Cryptocurrency Use at Universities
2.8.2024
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico recently partnered to launch an initiative promoting the use of cryptocurrencies at Mexican universities. As part of this program, over 4,000 students received $5.42 (100 pesos) worth of Ckbtc, the so-called bitcoin twin, to use at campus cafes, restaurants, and copy...