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Arkansas State House Passes Bills for Potential Crypto Mining Restrictions
18.4.2024
The Arkansas State House recently passed two bills to potentially restrict cryptocurrency mining activities within the state, while six other proposals failed to garner enough votes for advancement.
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Thailand’s State Authorities Seek Regulations on Crypto P2P Activities
11.4.2024
Thai minister Prasert urged the SEC to develop and adjust existing crypto regulations to include supervision of purchase and sale of P2P crypto.
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Floki Price Prediction as FLOKI Reaches $2 Billion Market Cap – Are Whales Accumulating?
9.4.2024
Floki Price Prediction heats up as FLOKI hits a $2 billion cap, sparking debates on whale activities and its bullish market potential.
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Crypto M&A Deals up 22% in Q1 2024 From Previous Quarter, Says Advisory Firm
8.4.2024
The latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing activities in the cryptocurrency sector through the first quarter of 2024 are up 22%, according to a new research note from Architect Partners.
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Binance NFT to Halt Bitcoin NFT Activities, Focus Shifts Away From BTC-Based Collectibles
4.4.2024
In a recent announcement by Binance on April 4, 2024, the firm disclosed its decision to halt support for Bitcoin-based Ordinal non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles within its NFT marketplace. The directive from Binance calls for users of its NFT marketplace to withdraw their Ordinal inscriptions...
TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023
30.3.2024
A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges that 1.6% of USDT’s volume was linked to illicit activity last year, with $19.3...
San Diego Federal Court Denies Silvergate’s Dismissal Motion in FTX Fraud Case
22.3.2024
The San Diego federal court has ruled that Silvergate Bank must face a class-action lawsuit filed by FTX users which alleges that the bank aided the exchange and Alameda Research in fraudulent activities.
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North Korea’s Cyber Activities and Crypto Theft Fuel Half of Foreign Currency Revenue: UN
21.3.2024
North Korea has been actively involved in "malicious" cyber activities, contributing to nearly half of its foreign currency revenue and funding its weapons programs.
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Selling on Rise? Crypto Whale Transfers $42.8M ETH to Binance
21.3.2024
Roughly 18 hours ago, an investor holding a large amount of ether transferred 12,000 ETH worth $42.8 million to Binance, according to Lookonchain
British Virgin Islands Sets Sights on Becoming Global Hub for Digital Assets
20.3.2024
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is aiming to become a major hub for digital asset activities. To achieve this, the territory is working to execute rules and systems that would enable participation in the expanding digital asset market.
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Spanish Court Upholds Privacy Watchdog’s Decision to Halt Worldcoin Activities
19.3.2024
The Audiencia Nacional (National Hearing), a Spanish special tribunal, has maintained the measures that the AEPD, the private data watchdog in the country, has taken against Worldcoin. The court determined that the defense of the general interest of protecting the people’s data must prevail...
MEXC is Operating Without License in Hong Kong, Regulator Warns
15.3.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning regarding the illegal activities of crypto exchange MEXC.
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Blockchain Advocacy Group Says Nigerian Government’s Actions Could Drive Crypto Activities Underground
5.3.2024
Nigerian blockchain lobby group has said the government’s decision to block access to crypto trading like Binance, Kraken and Coinbase will not “help Nigeria build the much-needed trust and confidence in the financial system.” The advocacy group also said the Nigerian...
Lawsuit Filed: Wall Street Journal Faces Defamation Allegations Over Tether-Bitfinex Article
2.3.2024
The Wall Street Journal is facing a defamation lawsuit over an article that allegedly falsely accused a Thai-based aviation fuel broker and his company of involvement in illegal activities.
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Early Uniswap Whale Sold $1M Worth of UNI as Price Surged
26.2.2024
A wallet that received 5.44 million uniswap {{UNI}} tokens in 2020 sold 90,000 UNI worth $1.03 million during Friday's price surge to $12.80
China’s National Prosecutor Takes Action Against Blockchain Cybercrimes
25.2.2024
China's highest prosecutorial authority is stepping up efforts to combat the growing wave of cybercrimes by targeting criminals who exploit blockchain and metaverse projects for illegal activities.
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ECB’s Disparaging Comments on Bitcoin Draw the Ire of Crypto Community
23.2.2024
On February 22, the European Central Bank (ECB) described Bitcoin as a 'dead cat' and criticized its use in criminal activities on the darknet. These remarks have ignited a backlash from the crypto community, questioning the ECB's stance and credibility.
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Over 200 Crypto Accounts Linked to Ransomware Operator LockBit Frozen
21.2.2024
A coordinated international operation has targeted one of the leading ransomware operator group LockBit, freezing over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to their activities.
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Honduras Tightens Crypto Regulations, Prohibits Bank Transactions and Holdings
17.2.2024
The National Banking and Securities Commission of Honduras (CNBS) has passed a resolution prohibiting the country’s financial institutions from engaging in cryptocurrency-related activities. The CNBS stated that crypto transactions cannot be guaranteed by the Honduran central bank due to...
U.S. Treasury Backtracks on Claims of Hamas Using Crypto for Terrorism Financing
15.2.2024
The US Treasury’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, confirmed in a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee that the media and Washington lawmakers exaggerated earlier reports of Hamas using crypto to fund terrorist activities....