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8 Chinese Firms Exposed in High-Stakes Crypto Laundering Operation
26.10.2024
Indictments reveal how eight Chinese firms used cryptocurrency to obscure profits from illegal chemical sales. US Indicts Chinese Firms Using Cryptocurrency in Illicit Trade The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against eight China-based chemical companies and employees...
Feds Target Businessman in Alleged Web of Secret Crypto Deals
26.10.2024
The U.S. has accused a businessman of running an unlicensed cryptocurrency operation that allegedly enabled secretive “off-the-books” transactions. Unlicensed Crypto Transactions: Businessman Christopher Scanlon Indicted on Federal Charges Christopher James Scanlon, a Florida-based...
Korea to Regulate Crypto Cross-Border Trade Next Year
26.10.2024
On Friday, South Korea’s finance ministry announced plans to regulate cross-border transactions of virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, starting in the second half of 2025. The new regulations will mandate that businesses engaged in cross-border virtual asset trade register with authorities...
Binance Connect Relaunches, Powering Fiat Currencies and 300 Crypto Options
26.10.2024
Binance relaunches Binance Connect as a fiat-to-crypto gateway, streamlining Web3 transactions and driving global digital asset adoption. Binance Connect Relaunches as a Fiat-Crypto Gateway for Web3 Adoption Crypto exchange Binance announced the relaunch of Binance Connect on Friday, unveiling...
Bitcoin 2024 Forecast: Experts Split on $125K Bullish or $40K Bearish BTC Outlook
25.10.2024
Bitcoin’s future value remains a hot topic, with Finder’s latest survey reflecting expert opinions on its trajectory. While BTC is expected to hit $77,636 by the end of 2024, long-term projections predict growth to $113,364 by 2025 and $282,238 by 2030. Despite this cautious optimism...
Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes
25.10.2024
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions. The Bitcoin Rights bill, which passed 176-26, now moves...
Wall Street to Surpass Satoshi as Top Bitcoin Holder This Year — Analysts Expect $200K BTC Soon
25.10.2024
Bitcoin could reach $200,000 next year, driven by institutional adoption and major market events, according to a new report. Analysts expect Wall Street to surpass Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as the largest BTC holder. “By the end of 2024, we expect Wall Street...
SEC Ramps up Crypto Oversight With New Examination Priorities for 2025
25.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up its scrutiny of crypto assets in 2025, intensifying examinations of firms involved in offering, trading, and advising on these assets. The agency will focus on how these assets are handled as securities, ensuring compliance with...
Western Investors Flip-Flop on Gold, Become Bull Market Price Setters
24.10.2024
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a seasoned gold market analyst, has observed a change in gold purchasing flows, stating that while the East previously drove prices up, Western investors are now in charge of pushing the gold market to new heights. However, a ‘perfect storm’ for gold prices might ensue...
‘Deep Chainsaw’ Sinks Deeper as Milei Axes Tax Enforcer in Argentina
24.10.2024
President Javier Milei has taken yet another step in reducing the size of the state. Through the President’s Office X account, Milei revealed that he would axe AFIP, the current tax enforcer in Argentina, replacing it with a simpler, smaller agency, eliminating over a third of...
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
24.10.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries...
Tesla Holds Bitcoin Steady After BTC Wallet Transfers Spark Speculation
24.10.2024
Tesla has reported stable bitcoin holdings for Q3 2024, despite transferring its 11,509 BTC to new wallets. The move, which sparked speculation but did not signal a sale, suggests routine security measures. Tesla posted $25.2 billion in revenue and $2.7 billion in profits, driven by record vehicle...
UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards
23.10.2024
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) official has emphasized the importance of high regulatory standards for crypto asset registrations. She defended the UK’s stringent rules, aiming to protect consumers and financial markets while fostering a competitive crypto sector. The regulator warned...
Japan’s Election Heats up With Calls for Crypto Tax Cuts and Regulatory Reforms
23.10.2024
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People, is advocating for significant cryptocurrency tax reforms ahead of the general election. His party proposes a 20% tax on crypto assets and aims to promote Japan as a web3 leader. The party also supports initiatives like increased...
Football Stars to Face Legal Actions Regarding $3.2B Pyramid Scheme Promotion
23.10.2024
Promoting Omegapro, a pyramid scheme that raised over $3 billion from over 3 million customers, might make a group of European football stars face legal action. Hundreds of users affected would be preparing to sue these individuals, alleging that they trusted the company, which offered yields...
Wazirx Security Breach: Liminal’s Analysis Points to Deeper Issues
23.10.2024
Liminal Custody has released an update addressing the allegations and misinformation surrounding the Wazirx security breach. The company clarified that while Wazirx blamed it for the incident, the exchange continued using Liminal’s infrastructure to manage user funds. Liminal emphasized it had...
Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren
23.10.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Questioned — Will Clear Guidance Finally Emerge?
23.10.2024
The enforcement-heavy approach of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to crypto regulation is stifling innovation and leaving the market without clear standards, an SEC commissioner has warned. Criticizing the reliance on litigation, he argued that case-by-case enforcement delays...
A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor’s ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists’ and Self-Custody Remarks
22.10.2024
Microstrategy co-founder Michael Saylor blasted the original bitcoin community stating that crypto-anarchists were paranoid about possible bitcoin seizure events involving the large companies that currently provide crypto custody. Saylor said that they were the ones who could incentivize a seizure...
Cryptocurrency Transactions’ Volumes Spike Nearly 25% in Brazil
22.10.2024
The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin volumes were significant...