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Experts: Nigeria’s Binance Crackdown Shakes Investor Confidence
16.4.2024
The Nigerian government’s crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, including its targeting of Binance, has prompted some cryptocurrency firms to reconsider plans to either enter or further invest in the West African nation. A founder of a cryptocurrency exchange stated that the crackdown on Binance...
Bitcoin Long-Term Outlook Remains Bullish Despite Selling Pressure Ahead of Halving: Crypto.com CEO
16.4.2024
Bitcoin may experience some selling pressure in the lead-up to the highly anticipated halving event, but the long-term outlook remains bullish.
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Reserve Bank of Fiji Says Crypto Not Recognised as Legal Tender
16.4.2024
The central bank of the Pacific island country of Fiji has released a note to the public cautioning that investment in cryptocurrencies and virtual assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether are not recognised as legal tender in the country.
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Man Charged in ‘Cryptojacking’ Scheme for Stealing Cloud Computing to Mine $1M in Crypto
16.4.2024
US prosecutors have charged a man with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a large-scale illegal 'cryptojacking' operation.
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Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem
16.4.2024
As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement...
Bank of Russia Supports Cryptocurrency Usage for International Settlements
16.4.2024
The Bank of Russia has announced that it will support accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments for international settlements. According to Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, these crypto-based payments must be launched in a sandbox-style experimental regime. In contrast...
UAE Records $25B in Crypto Transactions, Promotes Further Investment With Regulatory Flexibility
16.4.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded $25b in crypto transactions in 2022. Now, it is adopting accommodative regulatory policies to pursue further investment, according to a report published Monday.
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Nebraska Man Faces 50 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Cryptojacking Scheme
16.4.2024
United States prosecutors have charged Charles O. Parks III with wire fraud and money laundering after he allegedly ran a “large-scale illegal ‘cryptojacking’ operation,” defrauding two cloud computing providers out of $3.5 million to mine $970,000 in cryptocurrencies such...
Binance Executive Located in Kenya After Escaping Nigerian Custody
16.4.2024
Nadeem Anjarwalla, the executive from Binance who escaped custody in Nigeria, has reportedly been found in Kenya. Law enforcement agencies in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are in talks with their Kenyan counterparts about Anjarwalla’s extradition....
South Korean ‘Crypto Tax Crackdown’ Moves to Another City
16.4.2024
The South Korean “crypto tax crackdown” continues its nationwide tour, moving on to the city of Yeongcheon in North Gyeongsang Province.
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Crypto Exchange OKX's Polygon-Powered Layer 2, 'X Layer,' Hits Public Mainnet
16.4.2024
The news about X Layer comes as other major cryptocurrency exchanges, like Coinbase and Kraken, have also pursued their own layer 2 networks over the last year
HSBC to Expand Tokenized Asset Offerings — CEO Says He’s ‘Very Comfortable’ With Tokenization
16.4.2024
Hong Kong’s leading commercial bank, HSBC, continues to invest in its tokenization product lineup. The bank’s CEO, Noel Quinn, stated that he is “very comfortable with the concept of tokenization.” He indicated that the bank will look at ways of tokenizing assets backed...
Trust Wallet Advises Apple Users to Disable Imessage Amid Fears of Zero-Day Exploit
16.4.2024
Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet provider, has issued a warning for Apple users to disable Imessage, based on “credible intel” about a zero-day exploit available on the dark web for $2 million, which could allow hackers to take control of users’ Iphones without any interaction...
South Koreans Lose Faith in State Pensions, Turn to Crypto and Stocks – Survey
16.4.2024
Most young South Koreans are losing faith in the national pension system, a new survey has found – with many stating they see crypto and stocks as a better alternative.
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Former Bitmex Chief Expects Crypto Prices to ‘Slump’ Around the Bitcoin Halving
16.4.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has explained why he believes that “bitcoin and crypto prices in general will slump around the halving.” He added that from now until May 1, he “will be in a no-trade zone,” emphasizing that “April will experience extreme weakness in risky...
Analyst Predicts $650K Bitcoin Price Once ETF Investors Fully Deploy Asset Manager Recommendations
16.4.2024
Popular onchain analyst Willy Woo has predicted a potential bitcoin price surge to $650,000 at the bull market’s peak. His prediction hinges on spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors fully deploying their assets based on recommendations from asset managers. “These are very...
Curve Founder Nearly Liquidated During Weekend Crypto Crash
16.4.2024
Curve's founder has 30% of the entire CRV supply trapped in loans on the brink of liquidation.
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Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million in Fines in Buenos Aires for Legal Violations
15.4.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair...
Liquid Staking Derivatives Lose Ground With Over 380,000 ETH Withdrawn in April
15.4.2024
Following a significant downturn in March, liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols experienced another withdrawal of 380,000 ether, valued at roughly $1.17 billion, from leading LSD platforms since April 1, 2024. Ethereum Exodus: $1.17 Billion Pulled From LSD Platforms In the initial two weeks...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – SHIELD, INNO, DAMM
15.4.2024
With the bears back in control of the broader crypto market on Monday amid a continuation of concerns about the tense Iran/Israel situation, as well as regarding the latest strong US economic data which will likely on serve to further deter the Fed from cutting interest rates, crypto traders...