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South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbying Efforts, Warns of Regulatory Capture
23.1.2025
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa Central Bank Chief Questions Lobbyists’ Focus on Bitcoin The governor of the South African Reserve Bank...
WazirX Gets $3M USDT Frozen Amid Hack Recovery Efforts
17.1.2025
Indian crypto exchange WazirX announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, that it has successfully frozen $3 million worth…
Crypto.com Pledges $1 Million to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
17.1.2025
The donation will aid current relief efforts by Los Angeles firefighters while equipping them for potential future emergencies. $1 Million Donation to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Response Crypto.com has announced a donation of $1 million to support the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts....
Chainalysis Expands Anti-Fraud Efforts With Alterya Acquisition
14.1.2025
Chainalysis, the blockchain analytics firm, has announced its acquisition of Alterya, a firm that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat fraud. Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Acquires Fraud Detection Startup Alterya Alterya, positioning itself as a preemptive scam detector, claims...
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Teases AI Platform Targeting Early 2025 Debut
20.12.2024
The company, known for its $140 billion U.S. dollar stablecoin USDT, has made significant efforts to expand beyond its stablecoin operations this year
Over 8.6K Solana wallets linked to $21M DEXX hacker
29.11.2024
Security experts at SlowMist identified over 8,620 Solana wallets linked to the DEXX hack, with losses estimated near $30 million as recovery efforts continue
Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins
25.11.2024
Early 2000s-style internet shock videos are making the rounds on a popular crypto platform, with such content including extreme acts like individuals engaging in self-harm, animal cruelty, and explicit sexual content to attract attention and potentially increase token value.Despite the platform's...
Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins
25.11.2024
Early 2000s-style internet shock videos are making the rounds on a popular crypto platform, with such content including extreme acts like individuals engaging in self-harm, animal cruelty, and explicit sexual content to attract attention and potentially increase token value.Despite the platform's...
WazirX Announces Rebalancing Calculator Amid Restructuring Efforts
5.11.2024
WazirX, the Indian crypto exchange platform, had been hacked in July 2024, which resulted in a loss of…
Crypto-backed Super PAC reports raising $78M for 2026 midterm efforts
4.11.2024
The 2024 election results are likely still days away from being called, but industry advocates are looking to the next session of the US Congress
Crypto-backed Super PAC reports raising $78M for 2026 midterm efforts
4.11.2024
The 2024 election results are likely still days away from being called, but industry advocates are looking to the next session of the US Congress
Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags
16.10.2024
We applaud Former President Donald Trump for making crypto a campaign issue and wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
Bitfinex Declared Sole Victim in 2016 Hack; $7.4B Recovery Efforts
9.10.2024
Cryptocurrency exchanges Bitfinex has been officially declared the sole victim of the 2016 hack, which resulted in theft…
Bank of Canada Redirects Efforts Away From Retail CBDC
23.9.2024
The Bank of Canada has announced a strategic shift away from developing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to focus on broader payments system research and policy development. This decision follows a public consultation in 2023, which revealed significant privacy concerns among...
Making crypto mainstream requires greater efforts to stop fraud
20.9.2024
One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it
Elon Musk Supports Efforts to Free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
25.8.2024
Following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted the hashtag #FreePavel on his social media platform X. The hashtags #FreePavel and #FreeDurov emerged as supporters protested Durov’s arrest and called for his release. Durov is known for his strong stance...
WazirX slams external forces for delaying restructuring efforts
25.8.2024
This restructuring plan is expected to provide greater clarity on the steps WazirX will take to stabilize its operations and protect its users’ interests
615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
22.8.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take...
20% of Binance’s new hires this year will be in compliance, says CEO
22.8.2024
The company aims to increase its compliance workforce by 200 this year, along with another 800 staff in other departments.