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Rumble CEO Leaves Europe After Pavel Durov’s Arrest
26.8.2024
Chris Pavlovski, founder and CEO of Rumble, an independent online video platform, has reported that he left Europe after the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Pavlovski criticized the measures taken against Durov, stating that France had “crossed a red line” by arresting him for...
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
26.8.2024
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Offers Bitcoin Instruction to 80,000 Public Servants; Mercado Libre Launches Stablecoin
26.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador will offer bitcoin certification for public servants, Mercado Libre launches an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, and Paraguay keeps...
Ethereum and Blockchain to Be Included in High School Curricula in Argentina
25.8.2024
ETH Kipu Foundation, an organization focused on supporting and developing the Ethereum ecosystem in Latam, has partnered with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina to include Ethereum and blockchain as part of high school curricula. Additionally, these two institutions...
Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend
25.8.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are baseless and are made only to attract attention. He also...
Elon Musk Supports Efforts to Free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
25.8.2024
Following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted the hashtag #FreePavel on his social media platform X. The hashtags #FreePavel and #FreeDurov emerged as supporters protested Durov’s arrest and called for his release. Durov is known for his strong stance...
Colombian Data Protection Authority Formulates Charges Against Worldcoin
25.8.2024
The Colombian Industry and Commerce Superintendence (SIC), the personal data protection authority of the country, has formulated charges against Worldcoin, the biometric digital ID project, for violations of the personal data regime. The institution stated that the accusation focuses on determining...
Secrecy of Argentine Gold Bullion Transfers Abroad Sparks Lawmaker Criticism
25.8.2024
A series of gold bullion transfers abroad by the Argentine government has sparked a series of criticisms behind this action, bringing several lawmakers to question the secrecy of this matter. While experts state that this movement has to do with the efficient utilization of these resources,...
Robert Kiyosaki Pushes Bitcoin as US Debt Soars to Alarming Levels — Warns of Banking System Failures
25.8.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that the U.S. is adding a trillion dollars to its debt every 100 days. He advises investing in gold, silver, and bitcoin to safeguard against economic instability. Kiyosaki also points out the dangers of relying on traditional banks...
US Court Denies Kraken’s Motion to Dismiss SEC Crypto Securities Lawsuit
25.8.2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has denied Kraken’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court determined that the SEC “has plausibly alleged” that certain crypto tokens traded on the Kraken...
Wazirx Defends Restructuring Decision — Founder Assures ‘Not Bankruptcy or Liquidation’
24.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address these challenges. “This is not bankruptcy...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court
24.8.2024
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized...
AI Coding Tool Cursor Raises $60 Million at a $400 Million Valuation
24.8.2024
Cursor, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that seeks to “create a magical tool with the aim of writing all of the world’s software,” has announced it has raised $60 million in its Series A funding round. The round had the participation of Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital...
India Expected to Release Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrency Regulations in Coming Months, Report
24.8.2024
The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather...
National Power Administration of Paraguay Seizes 693 Miners in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation
23.8.2024
The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) has recently detected and seized an illegal bitcoin mining operation hosting 693 miners. ANDE inspectors detected a tampered meter that failed to register all the energy consumed by the equipment connected to the power grid. The detection...
Report Reveals Hamster Kombat Faces Legal Action From Early Investors
23.8.2024
Hamster Kombat, the Telegram tap-to-earn gaming sensation, is facing legal woes in Russia stemming from conflicts between its alleged creator, Eduard Gurinovich, and one of its early investors, Ad.ru, an IT holding company. According to reports from Lenta.ru, a popular Russian online newspaper...
Wazirx to Resume INR Withdrawals Up to 66% — Crypto Withdrawals Remain Suspended
23.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that INR withdrawals will resume in phases starting on Aug. 26, following a cyberattack that disrupted services. To manage crypto balances, Wazirx plans to implement a Singapore Scheme of Arrangement to facilitate the distribution of crypto assets....
Clucoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud, Confesses to Personal Use of Investor Funds
23.8.2024
The founder of cryptocurrency project Clucoin has pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to diverting $1.14 million in investor funds for personal use, including gambling. Despite promoting the cryptocurrency for charitable causes, Taylor used his social media influence to attract investments, which...
Brazilian Securities Regulator Greenlights Second Solana Spot ETF
23.8.2024
The Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) approved a solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Tuesday, the second of its kind in the country. According to data from the CVM database, this new instrument will be offered by Hashdex, a Brazil-based cryptocurrency asset management company with nearly...
99 Arrested in Philippine Crypto Scam Hub Raid
23.8.2024
Philippine police have arrested 99 individuals during a raid on a suspected scam hub in Parañaque City, uncovering a fraudulent cryptocurrency and romance scheme involving foreign and local workers. The company was unregistered and forced employees into compromising roles. Philippine Police Bust...