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Tether Freezes Tokens of Sanctioned Individuals Listed by OFAC
11.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Tether (USDT), the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, has frozen the wallets of individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC). In a recent announcement, the company said it aims to prevent potential misuse of its tokens and enhance...
Venezuelan Attorney General Alleges Exxonmobil Financed Opposition to Essequibo’s Ballot With Cryptocurrency
8.12.2023
Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan attorney general, stated that Exxonmobil, a U.S.-based oil and gas company, used intermediaries and cryptocurrency to finance actions against the ballot where Venezuelans were consulted about their position on the ongoing Essequibo claim. Fourteen arrest warrants...
Invest in Bitcoin, Get Residency: El Salvador’s Unique ‘Freedom VISA’
8.12.2023
El Salvador Bitcoin. Source: RawBeautyPixels/Adobe El Salvador has a new, “once in five hundred years” offer for international crypto whales: donate your BTC to the government, and you’ll earn long-term citizenship in Bitcoin country. As announced by Tether on Thursday, the “Adopting...
Crypto Whales Are Slowly Accumulating a Hidden AI Crypto Gem – Here’s What You Need to Know
8.12.2023
Crypto whales target the AI crypto Launchpad XYZ before it gains mainstream popularity. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Cryptocurrency has minted a new class of ultra-wealthy investors who exert major influence over the volatile digital asset markets. Commonly known as “crypto whales,” these...
French Court Acquits Hackers Accused of Targeting Avalanche Stablecoin Project Platypus
4.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay A French court has acquitted the individuals accused of orchestrating the $8.5 million hack on Platypus Finance, an automated market maker (AMM) protocol on the Avalanche blockchain. According to a report by Le Monde, the defendants, identified as Mohammed and Benamar M., were...
Platypus Exploiters Acquitted of Wrongdoing in Landmark Case
4.12.2023
Mohammed and Benamar M., two brothers accused of exploiting Platypus, an avalanche-based automated market maker (AMM) platform, were acquitted of any criminal wrongdoing in a landmark case for French justice. The judge in charge stated that the individuals just interacted with a smart contract that...
Crypto Firms’ Compliance With Regulation Should Not Be at the Expense of Innovation — Zak Taher
2.12.2023
Zak Taher, the CEO of Multibank.io, said he believes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most attractive investment destination for overseas digital asset companies due to its effective governance and the leadership of its individuals. The UAE’s status within the global financial landscape...
How DeFi Can Bridge the Forex Gap in Africa, According to Banking CEO
30.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Confidence Neobank Canza Finance‘s decentralized finance (DeFi) tech provides decentralized foreign exchange (FX) for African currencies, its CEO and co-founder Pascal Ntsama IV said. Canza website stresses that access to financial services and products is “a...
Philippines Securities Regulator Says Binance Is Operating Without a License
30.11.2023
Crypto exchange Binance is not a registered corporation in the Philippines hence its activities in the country are not above board, the Asian country’s securities regulator has said. The regulator warned of a possible jail term for individuals found enabling Binance’s activities in...
Forbes’ Latest “Under 30” List Data Will be Listed on Ethereum
29.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Forbes has announced that the latest iteration of its revered “Under 30” series will be etched onto the Ethereum blockchain for the first time. This narratives of the exceptional individuals featured in the list will be permanently recorded on the blockchain, marking...
The Power of a Passion Investment: Unlocking Financial Success!
29.11.2023
When it comes to investing, aligning your financial decisions with your passions can be a game-changer. Passion investment involves allocating your financial resources into assets that align with your personal interests, hobbies, or values. In recent years, cryptocurrencies have gained significant...
Cristiano Ronaldo, MLB, and Mercedes F1 Hit with Litigation Relating to Binance, FTX
28.11.2023
Four recent class action lawsuits were filed against high-profile organizations and individuals for promoting the crypto exchanges, according to court documents filed in Miami on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Major League Baseball, F1, and Mercedes-Benz and global advertising agency, Dentsu, are among...
Hong Kong Police Receive 145 Complaints of Hounax Crypto Scam Totaling $18.9M
28.11.2023
Hong Kong authorities confirm 145 victims and nearly $19 million lost in crypto scam involving unlicensed exchange Hounax. Image by Alexey Novikov, Adobe Stock. Authorities in Hong Kong have confirmed that 145 individuals filed complaints regarding losses from an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange...
The Collision of AI and Crypto Attracts Scammers – What’s Going On?
27.11.2023
Source: Adobe / ZayNyi As the crypto industry continues to evolve, a new wave of scams is emerging, blending the hype of artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, has warned. Writing in a commentary piece for Fortune on Sunday, warned of...
Bitcoin and Trading Obsession Take Center Stage in ‘Bull Run’ Crypto Documentary
25.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay The world of film is embracing blockchain technology and the opportunities it brings to decentralize the investment process. With the ability to tokenize projects and involve individuals in the financial outcomes of films, blockchain offers transparency and efficiency that...
Chinese Police Bust $140 Million Crypto Money Laundering Ring
21.11.2023
Source: Pexels China’s law enforcement agency in Wuhan arrested 27 individuals involved in a sophisticated crypto money laundering and crime operation involving 1 billion yuan, approximately $140 million. The arrests were made in provinces and cities such as Deyang in Sichuan, Changchun in Jilin...
Spate of Robberies Targeting Swedish Bitcoiners Linked to the Country’s Unfit Privacy Laws
15.11.2023
A bitcoin-owning Swedish couple was recently the latest victim of robbers that appear to target prominent bitcoin and crypto personalities. One social media user said the spate of robberies may be linked to Sweden’s antiquated privacy laws which make it easy for criminals to obtain...
9% of French Adults Now Invested in Crypto Assets, AMF Survey Reveals
13.11.2023
Amidst the global wave of new retail investment, France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has observed a significant uptick in the number of individuals holding crypto assets. A study conducted by the AMF, supported by the Technical Support Instrument of the EU, reveals that as of 2023...
Bank of Russia to Develop Digital Ruble Payment System With the UAE
11.11.2023
The Bank of Russia has announced it will create a joint payment system with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using the digital ruble. Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor Olga Skorobogatova stated that the system would serve individuals and businesses alike and estimated its development would...
Senator Introduces ‘Keep Your Coins Act’ to Protect Right to Use Self-Hosted Wallets
10.11.2023
The Keep Your Coins Act has been introduced in the Senate to allow individuals to maintain custody of their cryptocurrencies in self-hosted wallets. The bill also seeks to prohibit federal agencies from “proposing a rule that would impair a person’s ability to act as a self-custodian...