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UK National Crime Agency Seizes $33 Million in Cryptocurrency
28.7.2022
The British National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that it has seized £26.894 million ($32.75 million) in cryptocurrency. “Criminals increasingly exploited financial technology and crypto assets” that could harm “the U.K.’s economy and institutions,” said...
Report: Terror Groups Using South African Financial System to Move Funds
28.7.2022
Sympathizers of the terror group, the Islamic State (IS) are allegedly using South Africa’s financial system to channel funds to the group’s affiliates and networks in Africa. The United States government has so far sanctioned four South Africa-based individuals it accused...
Zuckerberg unfazed about $2.8B metaverse division loss in Q2
28.7.2022
“This is obviously a very expensive undertaking over the next several years,” said Mark Zuckerberg
Tether says it holds zero Chinese commercial paper, denies 85% exposure
27.7.2022
Tether reports that its total commercial paper exposure has been cut to $3.7 billion from $30 billion just one year ago
European banking regulator sees 'major concern' in retaining staff to handle crypto: Report
27.7.2022
José Manuel Campa reportedly suggested the European Banking Authority may be unprepared for regulating the changes that come with a “very dynamic” crypto space
Report: GTA VI Will Star Series' First Playable Woman, Will Be More Culturally Sensitive
27.7.2022
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most anticipated games ever. Despite the hype, the studio has been incredibly tightlipped for almost a decade now. But a new report by Bloomberg offers big new details including that the game will feature the series first-ever playable woman...
EU Banking Regulator Worries It Can’t Find the Staff to Regulate Crypto: Report
27.7.2022
José Manuel Campa, chair of the European Banking Authority, told the Financial Times he is worried the agency does not yet have the capacity to supervise digital assets
Report: Just Over Half of South Africans Have Little to Zero Knowledge About Cryptocurrencies
27.7.2022
About 53% of South Africans have little to no knowledge about cryptocurrency, while only 14% thought or felt they had a better understanding of the subject, a report has said. Nearly half of the respondents said they would only invest in cryptocurrency if or when their respective banks...
‘Cryptojacking’ rises 30% to record highs despite crypto slump: Report
27.7.2022
Cryptojacking has become a lucrative choice for cybercriminals as many victims are unaware they have been compromised
Report: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake In Serious Trouble
27.7.2022
The upcoming Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is on indefinite hold following the recent firings of two key directors, Bloomberg reports.Read more
Report: Digital Currency Exchange Kraken Under Investigation for Violating OFAC Sanctions
27.7.2022
On Tuesday, a newly published report details that the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is under federal investigation for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions, according to five people familiar with the matter. The unknown sources explained that the inquiry into Kraken started in 2019, and it’s...
Treasury's OFAC is investigating Kraken for violating US sanctions: Report
26.7.2022
More than 1,500 users with residences in Iran reportedly had accounts at Kraken as of June, while 149 users in Syria and 83 in Cuba were also able to access the crypto exchange
Coinbase's 20% Decline Leads Crypto Names Lower Following Report of SEC Probe
26.7.2022
Coinbase is facing hurdles from the crypto winter
Kraken Under Investigation for Alleged Sanctions Violations: Report
26.7.2022
The Times reported that Kraken allegedly allowed Iranian users onto the platform
Uncertainty around French laws prompted F1 racers to remove crypto branding: Report
26.7.2022
Spectators could not see Crypto.com’s logos during Formula One's French Grand Prix, while staff from Alfa Romeo, AlphaTauri and Alpine reportedly removed crypto-related branding
FTX in Talks to Buy South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb: Report
26.7.2022
Bithumb’s parent company is considering both an outright sale or entering into joint ownership
74% of public agencies feel under-equipped for crypto investigations: Report
26.7.2022
Law enforcement and regulatory agencies investigating cryptocurrency-related incidents need better data, training and private partnerships, according to an industry survey conducted by Chainalysis
NFT Market Projected to Reach $200 Billion in 2030
26.7.2022
A new report is predicting that the total value of the NFT market will reach $200 billion in 2030. The report, issued by Grand View Research, a multinational market insights company, found that the rising demand for this kind of instrument — due to its growing number of applications —...
SEC Probing Coinbase for Allegedly Listing Securities: Report
26.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly probing crypto exchange Coinbase, a publicly-traded company it oversees, on suspicion it allowed U.S. persons to trade unregistered securities
Tesla Reveals Bitcoin Holdings Worth $222 Million in Latest SEC Filing
26.7.2022
Tesla has revealed that it is still holding bitcoin worth $222 million in market value after selling 75% of its crypto holdings. The company recorded realized gains of $64 million on its recent bitcoin conversion into fiat currency. Tesla Realizes Gains of $64 Million From Bitcoin Sale Tesla Inc....