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South Korea’s Bithumb May Re-appoint CEO as Exchange Edges Toward IPO
7.5.2024
South Korea’s Bithumb crypto exchange may re-appoint its CEO Lee Jae-won, as the trading platform seeks to complete its planned initial public offering (IPO).
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FTX Transfers $8.3M a Day Before Amended Proposal Deadline for Restructuring Plan
7.5.2024
This transfer occurred just a day before FTX debtors were scheduled to release an amended restructuring plan for the exchange, adding a layer of intrigue to an already complex situation.
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Kenya Appoints Marathon Digital as Consultant for Cryptocurrency Regime and Mining Energy Needs
7.5.2024
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that his government has appointed Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, as its consultant.
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Cartier Jewelry Heir Busted for Laundering Money with Crypto
6.5.2024
An heir to the Cartier empire was arrested last week by the US Justice Department (DoJ). He was accused of utilising Tether's USDT stablecoin to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking. The charges indicate a unique convergence of powerful individuals and cryptocurrency-related criminal...
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Bitcoin Wallet Comes Alive After Over a Decade of Inactivity
6.5.2024
After ten years of inactivity, a Bitcoin wallet has returned to operation, moved 687.33 BTC to private wallet addresses on May 6, sparking speculation about a selloff among bitcoin enthusiasts.
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Robinhood Hit With Wells Notice By SEC
6.5.2024
Robinhood found itself in hot water with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this weekend after the digital asset trading platform reportedly received a Wells Notice from the federal agency amidst its crackdown on crypto, a new court filing alleges.
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Shibarium Tech admin fights misinformation on auto-burn feature
6.5.2024
The administrator of Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Tech’s Discord and Telegram channels is up in arms against the lies being spread regarding their pledge towards the auto-burn function to be introduced. He sincerely feels all this is taking the focus away from furthering Shaibarium, which is...
Bitfinex CTO Confirms FSociety Allegations of Database Breach as ‘Fake’
6.5.2024
Bitfinex's chief technology officer, Paolo Ardoino, has dismissed claims by hacking group Fsociety, that allege a breach of the cryptocurrency exchange's database.
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Vodafone launches blockchain-powered SIM Cards
6.5.2024
Vodafone, an established telecommunications company in the United Kingdom, has recently revealed a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate cryptocurrency wallets into SIM cards. This initiative could lead to advancements in smartphone capabilities, enabling integration with cryptocurrency...
Crypto Excluded from New South Korean Donations Law
6.5.2024
Crypto, “including Bitcoin,” will be excluded from an amended South Korean donations law, government officials announced on May 5.
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CoinPoker Hosts The Top Poker Tournaments Of The Year In May – CSOP+
6.5.2024
The CSOP Plus (CSOP+) tournament series hosted by CoinPoker comes packed with $25 million in guaranteed prizepools, and runs from May 5-26. The event is a huge upgrade to the successful CSOP Spring which took place last month, and spans 14-18 daily events – with breaks on Fridays –...
Swifter Justice Needed for Crypto Offenders, Says South Korean Prosecution Chief
6.5.2024
A top South Korean prosecution official says courts must deliver swifter justice to crypto offenders – with cases currently taking “too long” to process.
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Edward Snowden Warns “The Clock Is Ticking” for Bitcoin Privacy
3.5.2024
Edward Snowden, renowned for his stance on digital privacy, has once again highlighted the vulnerability of Bitcoin's privacy features....
Vodafone Aims to Use SIM Cards to Facilitate Crypto Transactions on Mobile Phones
3.5.2024
Telecommunications company Vodafone is taking steps to leverage SIM card technology in order to meet the expected surge in demand for cryptocurrency transactions on mobile phones.
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Arkham Intelligence teams up with Telegram’s TON
3.5.2024
In a new strategic partnership, The Open Network (TON), an enterprise that provides data analytics for blockchain technology, has partnered with Arkham Intelligence, a well-known entity in this area. This signifies that the powerful features and capabilities of Arkham’s blockchain...
Volta Raises $4.1 Million in Seed Funding For Institutional Platform
3.5.2024
Volta secures $4.1 million in seed funding to develop a platform Volta Circuit aimed at improving security and control for institutional investors managing digital assets.
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Reps. Nickel and Flood Advocate for SEC Approval of Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
3.5.2024
US Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel are pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to address the delay.
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ENS Takes Legal Action Over Unstoppable Domains’ Blockchain Naming Patent
3.5.2024
Ethereum Name Service files a petition with the USPTO to challenge the validity of a patent held by Unstoppable Domains, alleging misuse of open-source technology.
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Paragraph Raises $5 Million, Acquires Web3 Blogging Platform Mirror
3.5.2024
Paragraph secures $5 million in funding round from Union Square Ventures and Coinbase Ventures to take over the stewardship of the web3 blogging platform Mirror.
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