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Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
2.5.2024
Crypto firms, wealth management companies, and retail and wholesale banking remain “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime, according to a U.K. Treasury report
Tether Holdings Reports Record $4.52 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2024 for USDT Stablecoin
2.5.2024
Tether's net equity stood at an impressive $11.37 billion as of March 31, a substantial increase from the previous record of $7.01 billion worth of equity at the end of the quarter in December 2023.
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
1.5.2024
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed
Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol
30.4.2024
Yield Protocol ceased operations in December 2023, citing challenges with diminishing business demand and mounting global regulatory pressures.
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North Korean Lazarus Group Allegedly Laundered Over $200 Million in Stolen Crypto from 2020 to 2023
30.4.2024
These illicit funds were obtained through over 25 crypto hacks orchestrated by the Lazarus Group, which has gained infamy since its emergence in 2009.
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Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton Bank
27.4.2024
In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly...
Study: Half of Canadian Institutional Investors Actively Offered One Crypto Asset Product in 2023
27.4.2024
According to a recent survey, half of Canadian institutional investors and financial services organizations have actively offered at least one type of cryptocurrency asset product or service to clients in the past year. The study revealed that half of the institutional investors surveyed were...
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
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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Bitcoin miner profits get squeezed as hash price drops to lowest since October 2023
24.4.2024
After enjoying record profits during Bitcoin’s recent halving, miners now face a sharp decline in hash prices
KPMG Survey Finds 75% of Canada’s Institutions Owned Crypto Assets in 2023
24.4.2024
Institutional investors located in Canada significantly increased their holdings of cryptocurrencies in 2023, a survey by KPMG found
Finnish Tax Administration Found €30 Million Worth Unreported Crypto Gains in 2023
22.4.2024
Finland’s Tax authority has found profits from sales of unreported crypto gains in 2023, amounting to €30 Million ($31.9 million).
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FBI, Europol Say Akira Ransomware Has Drained $42M from 250 Firms
19.4.2024
Akira, a ransomware group, has drained $42 million from 250 firms since March 2023, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Europol, CISA, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) in a joint statement.
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Major CEXs Experience 3X Surge in Monthly Trading Volumes from October 2023: Bybit
18.4.2024
A new Bybit report reveals a 3x surge in CEX trading volumes from Oct. 2023 to Mar. 2024, fueled by Bitcoin ETF approvals and rising investor confidence. However, DEXs like Uniswap v3 experienced even greater growth. The report also details how the upcoming Bitcoin halving could further impact...
Binance Plots Comeback to India with $2M Penalty: Report
18.4.2024
Crypto exchange Binance is considering re-entering India’s market after having been banned there in late 2023. The potential re-entry would involve a penalty of about $2m, the Economic Times reported Thursday.
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Bitget’s Q1 Trading Volume Surpassed $1.6 Trillion Amid Crypto Market Rally: Report
12.4.2024
Driven by the crypto rally, Bitget's Q1 2024 trading volume reached $1.6 trillion, a 100% increase from Q1 2023. The centralized exchange listed 186 new tokens and attracted over 25 million users.
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Gopax Reports Reduced Net Loss of $37 Million After Binance Acquisition
12.4.2024
Gopax, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange backed by Binance, disclosed a net loss of 51.3 billion Korean won ($37 million) for the fiscal year 2023.
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2023’s Indie Fishing Horror Game Is Getting A Film Adaptation
9.4.2024
Dredge, the 2023 indie game that was part fishing sim, part cosmic horror, is getting the adaptation treatment. Developer Black Salt games will be partnering with production company Story Kitchen on a live-action film based on the game’s world. Dredge is just the latest in the ever-growing trend...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Against U.S. Inflation, Praises AI
8.4.2024
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is warning fellow shareholders about increased U.S. inflation while praising the development of AI, his 2023 annual letter to shareholders reveals. His comments come amidst greater conversations regarding the impact of current inflation rates as well as consequences of...
Blockchain Engineer Salaries in Asia Drop by More Than 5%
8.4.2024
Salaries for blockchain engineers went down in 2023 due to tough times in the industry, like layoffs and companies not hiring as much.
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