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Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice
16.7.2024
John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced Monday. Between August 2017...
China’s Economic Influence Noted by Majority in 35 Countries, Pew Survey Shows
16.7.2024
A Pew Research Center survey of 35 countries, published last week, highlights China’s significant economic influence, with perceptions varying by income level. The survey covers Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece...
Report Uncovers North Korean Hackers’ Crypto Job Board Infiltration
15.7.2024
North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards, posing as fake applicants to steal sensitive data, hack systems, and gather assets, according to a DL News investigation. More than 4,000 North Koreans have been directed to penetrate the tech industry, including crypto, by concealing their...
Trump to Address Bitcoin 2024 Conference Despite Assassination Attempt
15.7.2024
Former President Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, is reportedly still scheduled to address the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, taking place in Nashville from July 25 to July 27. According to David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine...
Guernsey Post to Launch Limited Edition Crypto Stamps
15.7.2024
Guernsey Post, the postal service for the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, is set to become the first postal operator in the British Isles to introduce crypto stamps, merging traditional stamp collecting with digital non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launching later this month, these...
Solana Based AI Project Grass Announces Final Epoch of Closed Beta
15.7.2024
Grass, an artificial intelligence (AI) based web crawling project that uses the Solana network, has announced the end of its closed beta version with its final epoch. Grass stated that the beta allowed it to verify that it can reach 100% of the web, with only two companies also capable of doing...
SEC Enforcement Director Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation Citing Rising Investor Harm
15.7.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, addressed crypto regulation at the William & Mary Business Law Review’s Symposium earlier this month. He stressed the need to enforce federal securities laws in the evolving crypto...
Justin Sun Endorses Donald Trump After Assassination Attempt, Citing Crypto Industry Benefits
14.7.2024
TRON founder Justin Sun has publicly endorsed former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump in the upcoming election, citing his potential to provide a more favorable environment for the cryptocurrency industry. In a social media post, Sun expressed his hope for...
Nigerian Judge to Rule on Binance Tax Evasion Case in October
14.7.2024
Nigerian Justice Emeka Nwite recently set October 11 as the date for ruling in the trial of Binance Holdings Limited, a popular cryptocurrency platform. The platform and its two directors face a four-count tax evasion charge for failing to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)....
TRUMP Meme Coin Soars After Attack on Former US President
14.7.2024
Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the meme token associated with his name, maga (TRUMP), jumped over 40% against the U.S. dollar. The token experienced a wide intraday trading range, fluctuating between a low of $6.18 per coin and a 24-hour high of $9.68. At 8:30...
US Lawmakers Submit Resolution Urging Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Executive
13.7.2024
U.S. lawmakers have submitted a resolution calling on the Nigerian government to immediately release the jailed Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. In the resolution submitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the lawmakers urge the United States government to utilize all available resources...
Global Crypto Advocacy Movement Reaches Canada
13.7.2024
Stand with Crypto, a global movement advocating for sensible crypto innovation and policy, has expanded to Canada. Originating in the U.S. with over 1.1 million advocates, the movement is now active in the UK and aims to amplify Canadian voices. With approximately 5 million crypto holders...
Riot Platforms’ Bid Spurs Special Shareholders Meeting at Bitfarms
12.7.2024
Bitfarms Ltd. has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for Oct. 29, 2024, in response to a requisition from Riot Platforms, Inc. The announcement on Friday claims Riot aims to disrupt Bitfarms’ ongoing strategic review process and acquire the company. The special committee of independent...
Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’...
Final Fantasy Publisher Square Enix Invests in Soccer Metaverse Game on the Polygon Blockchain
12.7.2024
Soccerverse, a massively multiplayer football management game, has successfully raised $3.1 million in a strategic funding round led by renowned games industry publisher Square Enix, with additional participation from early investor Hiro Capital. This brings the total funding to $4 million. Founded...
Trump’s Crypto Aide David Bailey Calls out Reddit Bitcoin Mods on Censorship
12.7.2024
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and aide of the Trump presidential campaign, criticized the behavior of the moderators of r/bitcoin, a popular subreddit where bitcoin-centric news and issues are frequently discussed. On social media, Bailey called out these moderators, stating updates about...
Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Partner of Spain’s Iconic Football Club Atlético de Madrid
12.7.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced its partnership with Atlético de Madrid, one of Spain’s most iconic football clubs, on Wednesday. Starting with the 2024 season, Kraken will be the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner and the Official Sleeve Partner for all Atlético de Madrid men’s and women’s...
Moroccan AI Influencer Kenza Layli Wins Inaugural Miss AI Beauty Pageant
12.7.2024
Kenza Layli, an artificial intelligence (AI) influencer from Morocco, has been crowned the world’s first Miss AI, defeating over 1,500 computer-generated models in a tough competition. Lalina Valina from France secured the second spot, while Olivia C from Portugal clinched third place. Layli,...
SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $45 million Coindeal scheme. Davidson and Knott were...
Crypto Support Surges Among GOP Voters, Poll Finds
12.7.2024
A poll conducted by research-driven technology investment firm Paradigm in June, published on Thursday, has revealed that Republicans strongly support financial freedom through cryptocurrency and oppose centralized control, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Political candidates...