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Bitfarms Hits Back at Riot Platforms’ Alleged Misleading Claims
6.9.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has responded to Riot Platforms’ allegedly misleading statements about a special meeting and potential acquisition. Bitfarms claimed that Riot refused to engage constructively and is attempting to buy Bitfarms at a discount for its own shareholders’ benefit....
FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket
6.9.2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older...
India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction...
Financial Action Task Force of Latin America States Bitcoin Has Not Reached a ‘Significant Impact’ in El Salvador
6.9.2024
The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached...
Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia
6.9.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements...
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
5.9.2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against...
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
5.9.2024
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical
Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC
5.9.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s...
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks
5.9.2024
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets...
Amid Criticism, Central Bank of Argentina Confirms Moving Gold Abroad
5.9.2024
In a recent press release, the Central Bank of Argentina acknowledged sending part of its gold holdings abroad, stating that it had “recalibrated” the nation’s gold between its accounts. The institution faced criticism from some lawmakers who are concerned that this gold located...
South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices
5.9.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe...
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
5.9.2024
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing...
Bitcoin Halving Events No Longer Drive BTC Price, Report Says
5.9.2024
Outlier Ventures’ new report claims the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle “is dead,” arguing that halving events no longer significantly impact bitcoin’s price due to a maturing crypto market. The report suggests the influence of halvings diminished after 2016, with recent...
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Slip to $50,000 — Altcoins Could Dive ‘Into the Gutter’
5.9.2024
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains...
Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
5.9.2024
A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin...
Riot Pushes for Overhaul at Bitfarms Ahead of Key Shareholder Meeting
4.9.2024
Riot Platforms Inc., the largest shareholder of bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms Ltd. with a 19.9% stake, issued an open letter calling for significant changes to Bitfarms’ governance ahead of the Oct. 29 special meeting. Riot criticized recent board changes as insufficient, emphasizing the need...
Scottish Court Sets Precedent With Crypto-to-Cash Confiscation
4.9.2024
Prosecutors in Scotland have made legal history by converting cryptocurrency into cash under proceeds of crime legislation. John Ross Rennie, 29, has been ordered to hand over £109,601 after his BTC holdings were linked to criminal activity. The case initially proposed a settlement entirely...
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson on Chang Hard Fork Achievements: ‘This Dwarfs Bitcoin’
4.9.2024
Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano cryptocurrency and CEO of IOHK, has shared his perspective on on the state of the Cardano ecosystem following its recent Chang update, which enhanced the blockchain to include onchain governance. Hoskinson praised Cardano, stating that it dwarfed Bitcoin...
Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay
4.9.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66% of their INR balances. However, crypto trading on the platform will not resume for another six months. Wazirx Expedites...