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Blockstream Raises $210M in Convertible Note Financing Round
15.10.2024
The money raised will be used to advance adoption and development of Blockstream's layer 2 technologies, to grow the company's mining operations, and expand its bitcoin treasury
FATF Urges India to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation
21.9.2024
India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies, the FATF praised India’s progress but pointed out areas needing...
Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales
10.9.2024
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity
Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm
2.9.2024
Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike Novogratz, has offered to provide Rhodium with...
Why crypto miners are ditching debt for equity
30.8.2024
Crypto miners are moving away from debt and embracing stock dilution to fuel their AI and HPC ambitions, but the payoff is still uncertain
Binance CEO Teng Rejects Allegations the Exchange Froze All Palestinians' Funds
28.8.2024
The crypto exchange complies with anti-money laundering legislation, he said
Irish Authorities Seize $7.1M in Cryptocurrency Amid Darknet Money Laundering Bust
9.8.2024
Irish authorities seized $7.1 million in cryptocurrency in a raid targeting money laundering and darknet sales. Three individuals were arrested, with one remaining in custody. “The arrests of the three individuals and the assets seized are the result of a highly complex investigation into...
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
New Senate Bill Empowers US Secret Service to Combat Digital Asset Cybercrimes
5.8.2024
U.S. senators have introduced legislation to empower the Secret Service to combat cybercrimes involving digital assets. This legislation addresses the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities and mandates the Government Accountability Office to evaluate law enforcement’s...
Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business
27.7.2024
Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement
Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business
27.7.2024
Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement
Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business
27.7.2024
Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement
Wall Street's Cantor Fitzgerald to Open Bitcoin Financing, Lending Business
27.7.2024
Crypto Use in Terror Financing Rises, but Is Still Relatively Small: Singapore
26.7.2024
Singapore's government noted an increasing use of cryptocurrencies in terror financing, even though it acknowledges that cash and other informal value transfer systems remain the predominant means for financial transactions
Cash, not crypto, still top funding choice for terrorists, Singapore reports
26.7.2024
Singapore’s 2024 terrorism threat assessment reveals a continued reliance on cash transfers for funding by terrorist groups despite some increase in crypto usage
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
24.7.2024
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
24.7.2024
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
10.7.2024
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime