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Bitfinex Lands on UK Financial Watchdog’s Warning List for Unauthorized Promotion of Financial Services
31.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has raised concerns about Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, that it may be promoting financial services or products without the FCA’s permission. On October 27, the FCA in the UK issued a public warning regarding Bitfinex, expressing concerns...
Indian Banks Offer Rewards to Encourage Digital Rupee Adoption
27.10.2023
Indian banks are actively promoting the adoption of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), digital-rupee, by offering a range of incentives to encourage users to conduct transactions with the national digital currency. These incentives include cash-back rewards and reward points, Reuters...
UK Issues Over 200 Alerts Against Crypto Firms Allegedly Breaking Promotion Rules
27.10.2023
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified since it imposed stricter marketing rules earlier this...
VC Firm Blockchain Capital Twitter Account Hacked, Starts Promoting a Fake Token Giveaway
9.8.2023
Hackers are believed to have gained access to crypto-focused venture capital firm Blockchain Capital’s X (Twitter) account, fraudulently offering a giveaway of tokens called “BCAP.”
Hackers made a series of posts on Aug 9., promoting a token claim scam to lure customers to connect their...
Blockchain Capital’s X account hacked promoting token claim scam
9.8.2023
The account has made multiple posts promising a token giveaway and ushers users to a copycat website to connect their crypto wallet
BRICS Currency Not on Agenda for Leaders’ Summit — Nations to Focus on De-Dollarization
23.7.2023
The heavily anticipated BRICS currency is not on the agenda to be discussed at the economic bloc’s upcoming leaders’ summit, according to South Africa’s diplomat in charge of BRICS relations. He clarified that the BRICS members will focus on de-dollarization and promoting the use of national...
BitKeep (Bitget Wallet) Partners With the Solana Foundation to Drive Growth in Web3
20.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. BitKeep, a leading multi-chain wallet, has joined forces with the Solana Foundation in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting the growth and evolution of the blockchain landscape. This strategic partnership combines BitKeep’s robust wallet solution with Solana’s...
HAQQ becomes Istanbul Blockchain Week’s title sponsor promoting Islamic culture in web3
13.7.2023
Istanbul Blockchain Week gets a seal of approval from HAQQ (Islamic Coin), an ethics-first network committed to empowering individuals and fostering sustainable decentralized finance. As the title sponsor, HAQQ will bring to the forefront ESG-forward and Shariah-compliant advancements within Web3...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is now promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency
6.7.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, is now promoting crypto and Bitcoin. The asset management tycoon stated that Bitcoin could revolutionize the current financial system. In a surprising turn of events, Larry filed paperwork for a spot in the Bitcoin ETF with the SEC in June. The BlackRock CEO boasts...
Shanghai Clearing House Introduces Support for Digital Yuan Settlements
28.6.2023
The Shanghai Clearing House, Asia’s first counterparty clearing institution, announced support for payments made with the digital yuan Monday. According to reports, the move will allow companies to settle transactions for commodities in bulk, promoting the digital yuan, the Chinese central...
BRICS Bank President Dilma Rousseff Calls for the Creation of a Global South Focused Financial System
14.6.2023
Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank — also known as the BRICS bank — and former Brazilian president, has called for establishing a financial architecture designed for the so-called Global South. In a keynote speech at the 14th Lujiazui Forum, Rousseff remarked on the importance...
European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok
11.6.2023
BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as preventing influencers from misleading investors....
OpenAI CTO's Twitter account hacked, shilling 'scam' airdrop, community warns
2.6.2023
Crypto Twitter has warned others not to click on the latest link posted on OpenAI CTO Mura Murati's Twitter account, which promises a free airdrop
BNP Paribas Will Link Digital Yuan to Bank Accounts for Promoting CBDC Use: Report
5.5.2023
BNP Paribas' corporate clients will be able to connect to China's e-CNY through a connection to the Bank of China's system
Introducing MOOKY: The community-driven memecoin promoting environmental protection and wealth generation
2.5.2023
MOOKY, the latest community-driven memecoin, has been launched to promote environmental protection and wealth generation through Blockchain technology. As the world becomes increasingly concerned about environmental degradation, MOOKY offers a unique solution by building its basis on the Blockchain...
Japanese Government Mulls Promoting NFTs in Sport
7.4.2023
The Japanese government may push to adopt non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the sports industry.
Nikkei reported that Tokyo could move after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Web3 “Digital Society Promotion” team issues a white paper on the matter.
The white paper is yet to be published,...
President Nayib Bukele Touts El Salvador as the ‘New Land of the Free’ in Vintage Americana Poster Featuring Bitcoin as Legal Tender
28.3.2023
President Nayib Bukele is promoting El Salvador as the “new land of the free,” as part of an invitation for foreigners to move to the Latam country. Bukele tweeted a poster in vintage American style that included several advantages that the country brings its citizen, including...
SEC Sues Tron Founder Justin Sun for Market Manipulation and Offering Unregistered Securities
22.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, and the Tron Foundation, issuing charges for offering unregistered securities and market manipulation. Additionally, a group of influencers have been charged by the organization for promoting...
Today in Crypto: Pro-Russian & Neo-Nazi Militia Groups Promoting Digital Wallets for Crowdfunding on Telegram, Crypto Scams in Hong Kong up 67%, Thailand to Offer Tax Breaks for Investment Tokens Issuers
7.3.2023
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Yield platform Stablegains sued for promoting UST: Finance Redefined
24.2.2023
DeFi market saw another exploit this past week on the Platypus protocol, resulting in a loss of over $8 million