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Losses from crypto hacks plunge 67% in April to $60 million
1.5.2024
The amount stolen through crypto hacks, along with the number of successful attacks, has seen a sharp decline in April
Russian Crypto Exchange Unable to Process Withdrawals; Angry Users Try to Storm Offices
1.5.2024
Approximately 50 users of Beribit, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange, recently tried to storm the company’s Moscow offices to demand their digital assets. Beribit’s management has attributed the delay in processing withdrawal requests to an audit initiated following the discovery of discrepancies...
India’s CBI Conducts Nationwide Search Operation in Crackdown on App-Based Crypto Investment Fraud
1.5.2024
The CBI in India has launched a nationwide search operation as part of an ongoing investigation into an app-based crypto fraudulent investment scheme.
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18 Years In Prison for NYC Woman Behind Bitcoin Terrorism Financing in Syria
1.5.2024
Victoria Jacobs, aka Bakhrom Talipov, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a New York State court jury after being found guilty of funding Syrian terrorism through Bitcoin.
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
1.5.2024
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed
Stellar Price Prediction as XLM Retraces 5.4% With Market Drop — Is It Time to Load Up?
1.5.2024
XLM has fallen by 3% in the past 24 hours, with the Stellar price dropping to $0.1051 on a day when the wider crypto market has suffered a 7% decline.
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Crypto veterans call out DOJ for targeting Roger Ver a decade after he left US
1.5.2024
A majority of the crypto community criticized the US government for its indictment against Ver, and a few users called it a part of the larger anti-crypto stance of the Biden administration
The crypto-mystery of BlockDAG: Was Forbes’ doxxing an accident? Or a strategic marketing move?
1.5.2024
For quite a while now, speculation has surrounded the meteoric rise of BlockDAG, a project promising to revolutionize the smart contracts and crypto mining landscapes. With its innovative technology and astronomical presale success, all eyes are on the mysterious figure(s) behind this potential...
South Africa’s Largest Crypto Exchange VALR Expands to Poland, Eyes Global Growth
1.5.2024
VALR, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa, is set to offer its crypto asset services in Poland and is actively exploring opportunities in other jurisdictions worldwide.
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Bitcoin Sinks Below $57K, Crypto Market Drops 9% in Run-Up to Fed Decision
1.5.2024
BTC is down nearly 9% in the last 24 hours having dropped below the $60,000 support level late on Tuesday
Blockchair’s Lead Developer Expresses Concerns Over Bitcoin’s Security Budget
1.5.2024
Nikita Zhavoronkov, the lead developer of Blockchair, a cryptocurrency block explorer, has expressed his concerns about Bitcoin’s dwindling security budget. Zhavoronkov stated that the network needs to experience sustained high fees to offset the security impact of the latest halving. After...
Nigeria restricts fintech onboarding to stop KYC-evading crypto investors
1.5.2024
Nigerian fintech firms OPay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint and PalmPay were directed to pause the creation of new accounts amid an ongoing audit of their KYC processes
Indian Enforcement Directorate Seize Over $10M Cryptos Linked to Online Gaming App
1.5.2024
The app – “E-Nugget” – masqueraded as a gaming platform, reportedly enticed gamers, promising multi-fold returns on their investments.
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XRP, SOL, and DOGE open interest falls combined 51% in the last month
1.5.2024
Dogecoin’s open interest saw the steepest decline among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap, falling 64% since the start of April
Uniswap Integrates Robinhood Connect for Crypto Purchasing
1.5.2024
The decentralized crypto exchange Uniswap now supports Robinhood Connect, allowing U.S. users to make transactions directly through the mobile app using various payment methods.
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Nigeria Cryptocurrency Clampdown: Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts
1.5.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your...
Real-World Assets Hits New Peak With $8 Billion Locked, Reports Messari
1.5.2024
The total value locked (TVL) in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols has seen a remarkable surge of almost 60% since February, reaching a new high of almost $8 billion as of April 26, according to a report by blockchain analytics and research firm Messari. This growth is attributed to...
‘Pretty ordinary stuff’ — Traders seem unfazed by Bitcoin correction
1.5.2024
Crypto traders are stressing that the Bitcoin price correction is “exactly what the cycle needs” right now
South Korean Tech Giants Naver, Kakao Aim to Launch Token in June
1.5.2024
The South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao are set to finalize their blockchain merger plans with a token launch in June.
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Tether Invests $200 Million in Blackrock Neurotech, Launches Evo Division
1.5.2024
Tether, the giant behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced a $200 million strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech, a brain-interface company. The investment also marks the launch of Evo, a new business division for the company that will examine investments in initiatives...