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New US Senate Bill Could Encourage Banks to Enter Stablecoin Market: S&P Global
25.4.2024
According to global ratings firm S&P Global Ratings, a new bill focused on stablecoins introduced to the United States Senate has the potential to incentivize U.S. banks to enter the stablecoin market.
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CoinPoker Offers Free Entry for Crypto Series of Poker Main Event
25.4.2024
The Crypto Series of Poker (CSOP) is currently underway at CoinPoker, and to celebrate the website is offering one lucky player the opportunity to gain free entry to its main event on Sunday.
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Marketplaces See Surge in Runes-Based DOG Token Trading, Market Cap Now at $319M
25.4.2024
On Thursday, the newly launched Runes protocol token named “DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON” climbed to the pinnacle of Runes-based tokens in trade volume across non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, including Okx’s NFT market and Magic Eden. In 24 hours, the token amassed approximately $13.20 million...
The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Is Good for the Crypto Industry
25.4.2024
Employment contracts that stop free movement of labor conflict with an innovative industry’s open-source ethos, says Linda Jeng, CEO of Digital Self Labs, a Web3 advisory firm
Here’s the 6 biggest crypto VC deals in Q1 2024 and late 2023
25.4.2024
The volume of crypto VC funding in Q1 2024 surged for the first time since the start of the crypto winter in 2022
Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop
25.4.2024
According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial...
Bitcoin Events announces two exciting events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and Blockchain Africa Conference 2024
25.4.2024
Get ready for a double dose of excitement as Bitcoin Events proudly presents two premier events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and the Blockchain Africa Conference 2024. Crypto Fest 2024: A thrilling crypto extravaganza Prepare to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency at...
Salvadoran Official Crypto Wallet Chivo Dismisses Alleged Hacking Event
25.4.2024
Chivo wallet, the official cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador, has dismissed an alleged hack of the source code of its software and the data of over 5 million users linked to the wallet’s KYC procedures. According to Chivo, the data of Salvadorans is protected, and the security of its data...
Crossover Markets’ Digital Asset Exchange Surpasses $3.15 Billion in Trading Volume in Q1 2024
25.4.2024
Digital asset technology firm Crossover Markets has released impressive performance data for Q1 2024 from its flagship digital assets platform, CROSSx.
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Instagram Influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme
25.4.2024
Instagram influencer Jebara Igbara, known as "Jay Mazini," has been sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
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Memecoins are like a ‘risky casino’ — Andreessen Horowitz CTO
25.4.2024
The chief technology officer of VC firm a16z said that memecoins are like risky casinos that deter real builders from the crypto ecosystem
Bitget Cites High Adoption Rates in MENA Following 1,400% Surge in Region’s Active Users
25.4.2024
Between November 2023 and April 10, the number of active cryptocurrency users from the Middle East and North Africa using the Bitget platform grew by more than 1,400%. Bitget’s strong performance in the Middle East and North Africa is attributed to the region’s perceived high adoption rates and...
Jebara Igbara, AKA 'Jay Mazini,' Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Crypto-Related Fraud
25.4.2024
Igbara perpetrated multiple fraud schemes and scammed investors of at least $8 million
EU Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Here’s What it Means to Crypto
25.4.2024
A new body – Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) – will be established in Frankfurt.
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Upbit Emerges as South Korea’s Dominant Crypto Exchange with an 80% Market Share
25.4.2024
Upbit, a Seoul-based exchange located in the upscale Gangnam district, has captured the majority of the Korean crypto market.
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BlockDAG’s phenomenal presale raises $20.6M, swaying investor attention from Dogecoin’s Tesla tease & Avalanche’s price resilience
25.4.2024
BlockDAG recently made waves with its monumental $20.6 million presale success, coupled with an innovative moon-shot keynote announcement. This groundbreaking initiative has captured the attention of investors worldwide, sparking a surge of interest in the project’s potential. Meanwhile...
Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
25.4.2024
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development
Australian, Indonesian Tax Bodies Sign Agreement to Share Crypto Information
25.4.2024
The tax authorities of Australia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding to share information on cryptocurrency. Under this agreement, both entities will exchange data on crypto assets and share knowledge to ensure adherence to tax obligations. Agreement Underscores Two Countries’...
39% of Institutional Investors in Canada Had Crypto Exposure in 2023: KPMG
25.4.2024
39% of (or nearly 4 in 10) Canadian institutional reported having direct or indirect exposure to crypto assets in 2023.
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EU enacts crypto regulations to combat money laundering
25.4.2024
The new legislation would impact crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), like centralized crypto exchanges under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)