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BlackRock's BTC ETF investors keep buying despite ‘plummeted’ Bitcoin outlook
19.7.2024
The amount of positive Bitcoin commentary on social media is just a third of what it was four months ago, according to Santiment
Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to Institutions in UK and Australia
19.7.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking the first international expansion following its successful U.S. launch in March. Kraken Institutional, already established in the UK and Australia, now offers its custody solution...
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox
19.7.2024
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims...
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia
19.7.2024
The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power...
Triple-A: Argentina and Brazil in the Top Ten Of Countries With Most Cryptocurrency Ownership
18.7.2024
Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18.9% of its population holding cryptocurrency...
After 'Civil War' and Anti-Immigrant Tweets, Ryan Selkis Told to Cool It by His Crypto Startup's Leadership
18.7.2024
Crypto Super PAC spends $1.3M on media buy for Arizona Democrat
18.7.2024
The Protect Progress political action committee has been behind media buys for candidates in many congressional races across the United States
Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations
18.7.2024
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization...
New ‘overlay attacks’ are a growing threat to crypto users — security CEO
18.7.2024
The attackers are creating fake overlays to trick users into providing login credentials for financial services apps, including potentially for crypto exchanges
Li.Fi releases incident report following $11M hack
18.7.2024
The team also announced it was working on a voluntary compensation plan to reimburse 100% of funds to users affected by the exploit
President Bukele Eliminates Basic Food Products’ Import Duties for a Decade In El Salvador
18.7.2024
President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a decade. While some of these products did not pay duties due to a previously approved bill, critics argue that...
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack
18.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have...
Tangem Launches Ring-Shaped Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet
18.7.2024
Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.” The company stated that users can now wear their...
BtcTurk CEO steps down from one of Turkey’s biggest crypto exchanges
18.7.2024
Ozgur Guneri spent seven years as the head of the popular Turkish crypto exchange. He will remain with the company as a director
Potential Trump victory and rising global liquidy may benefit crypto, analyst says
18.7.2024
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden assesses the impact of the 2024 US presidential election outcome on Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry
Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal
18.7.2024
Olympic-Themed Crypto The Meme Games Nears $150K in First Week of Presale
18.7.2024
The Meme Games (MGME) is the latest project everyone’s buzzing about. It’s benefiting from the hype around the 2024 Paris Olympics and has raised almost $150,000 in the first week of its presale. With a hilarious design and some huge staking rewards on offer, no wonder investors...
Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3
18.7.2024
Kelly Ye looks at the three fast-growing blockchain ecosystems that are addressing the adoption challenges for Web3, gaining user adoption, and how they combine the strengths of Web2 and Web3 to create a seamless Web2-like onboarding experience while providing users with the benefits of sovereign...
Kraken Custody expands to UK and Australia markets
18.7.2024
Kraken's expansion of its custody services to the UK and Australia marks its first international venture, catering to institutional clients outside the US