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Senator Cynthia Lummis Slams DOJ For “Hyper-Aggressive” Crypto Stance On Self-Custody Wallets
2.5.2024
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is slamming the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its stance on self-custody wallets, according to a Wednesday post from Lummis’ official X account. Lummis' condemnation comes on the heels of the U.S. government pressing unlicensed money-transmitting charges against...
Nigeria’s Patricia Exchange CEO debunks closure rumors
2.5.2024
Patricia CEO Fejiro Hanu said they are currently awaiting the prosecution and conviction of the other suspects involved
The Protocol: EigenLayer's 'Intersubjective Forking' Is Objectively Not Done
1.5.2024
Much-hyped restaking project EigenLayer's 43-page whitepaper about its now-revealed EIGEN token has raised lots of questions. They may not matter initially, because much of the promised functionality won't be ready when the token launches
Mollars Token Presale Extended As First Crypto Exchange Confirms It Will Launch
1.5.2024
Mollars token presale has had an exhilarating 2024, becoming the top verifiable cryptocurrency initial coin offering. Transparent with their ICO wallet addresses, every bit of the 1.2-million-dollars raised thus far is able to be verified by investors as it surpasses 67% sold out.
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Bitlight Labs Launches Public Release of Bitlight Wallet, the First Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Supporting RGB Assets
1.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Bitlight Labs Launches Public Release of Bitlight Wallet, the First Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Supporting RGB Assets Bitlight Labs, a pioneer in RGB protocol and Lightning Network infrastructure development and a board member of the LNP/BP Association, announced the launch of...
Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases
30.4.2024
The recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark a significant shift from previous U.S. policies regarding money transmission...
Poloniex Hacker Transfers Massive $32 Million Bitcoin Stash
30.4.2024
On April 30, well-known blockchain investigator PeckShieldAlert revealed that 501 BTC, about $32 Million were transferred to three new wallet addresses from an address connected to the infamous Poloniex hacker.
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Distilling the Tornado Cash and Samourai Suits
30.4.2024
There was a lot of news last week, but maybe the biggest news came Wednesday when the U.S. Department of Justice arrested two co-founders of Samourai Wallet, a bitcoin wallet that offered mixing services. The arrest ramps up the federal government's efforts to tamp down on what it sees as money...
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges, Released on Bail
30.4.2024
Keonne Rodriguez, one of the individuals associated with the popular cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of money laundering.
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bail
30.4.2024
On Monday, April 29, Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the non-custodial bitcoin wallet Samourai, entered a plea of not guilty to accusations of operating a money transmitter and engaging in money laundering. Rodriguez secured his release by posting a $1 million bail and will be confined to...
Samourai Wallet co-founder pleads not guilty, released on $1M bond
29.4.2024
The terms of Keonne Rodriguez’s bail prevent him from engaging in “any cryptocurrency transactions, directly or indirectly,” without prior approval from the court
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond
29.4.2024
NEW YORK — Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges tied to creating and marketing the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet application and mixing service in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday
As Wasabi Wallet and Phoenix Leave the U.S., What’s Next for Non-Custodial Crypto?
29.4.2024
Following DOJ action against Samourai Wallet and a possible Metamask investigation, Wasabi Wallet and Phoenix are closing their U.S. offerings. Is non-custodial crypto under threat?
Trust Wallet Back On Google Play Store After Temporary Removal
29.4.2024
Trust Wallet is reportedly back on the Google Play Store following its temporary removal Monday morning. News of the application's sudden removal comes amid a greater regulatory crackdown on a number of self-custody crypto wallet services.
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Wasabi Wallet-Developer Blocks U.S. Citizens and Residents After Samourai Wallet Arrests
29.4.2024
U.S citizens residing abroad are also banned from using the service
BlockDAG presale hits over $21M! Step-by-step guide to buying BDAG coins with Ethereum and Trust Wallet
29.4.2024
In the cryptocurrency market, BlockDAG has distinguished itself with its innovative DAG architecture, sophisticated algorithms, and advanced mining technology, amassing a remarkable $21 million in its presale and distributing 8 billion BDAG coins. BlockDAG is in the tenth phase of its presale...
Latam Insights: Venezuela to Leverage USDT for Sidestepping Sanctions, Chivo Wallet Disregards Hacking Allegations
29.4.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuelan oil company PDVSA could use USDT to sidestep U.S. sanctions, Chivo Wallet denies hacking allegations, and Nubank expands its crypto functionality...
‘Globalist Power Is No Longer a Moral Authority’: Amir Taaki Responds to Samourai Charges
28.4.2024
In an era increasingly defined by surveillance and oversight, Amir Taaki stands out as a key figure in the Bitcoin movement, sounding a clarion call for crypto awareness following the indictment of Samourai Wallet. Taaki’s latest initiative, “Darkfi,” seeks to pioneer...
zkSNACKs Bans U.S. Users from Wasabi Wallet and Other Services Following Recent Developments
28.4.2024
ACINQ's Phoenix Wallet and zkSNACKs' Wasabi Wallet have decided to discontinue their services for customers in the United States.
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FBI Warns Against Using Unregistered Cryptocurrency Money Transmitting Services
28.4.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about using unregistered cryptocurrency money transmitting services that fail to comply with U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The agency has provided tips for the public to protect themselves, advising them to avoid providers that...