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Crypto.com Gains Key UK Regulatory Approval as Electronic Money Institution
4.12.2023
Cypto.com regulatory approval in the UK sets the stage for the company to offer additional financial services. Image by Timon, Adobe Stock. Today, cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com gained key regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The company announced in a press release that it has been...
US Space Force Member Proposes Bitcoin’s PoW Systems in Cyberattack Prevention
4.12.2023
Image by Kaleb, Adobe Stock Jason Lowery, a member of the United States Space Force, has proposed the use of proof-of-work (PoW) networks, like Bitcoin (BTC), as a means to protect the country from cyber-inflicted warfare. In a letter addressed to the US Defense Innovation Board, Lowery emphasized...
Big Names Talk Potential Impact of ETFs on BTC Price, Solo Miner Pulls Down Lucky Block Reward, and More — Week in Review
3.12.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has noted that SEC approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could “put severe downward pressure on bitcoin prices.” Conversely, Standard Chartered Bank sees “price upside” related to such an approval from the United States...
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...
Coinbase Transparency Report: Law Enforcement Requests Tripled in Three Years
1.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Coinbase has revealed a significant increase in law enforcement requests over the past years in its latest transparency report. According to the report, the number of requests received by Coinbase this year has tripled compared to 2020. Out of the 13,079 requests...
Celsius Network’s Bitcoin Mining Pivot Faces Hurdles, Judge Suggests New Vote
1.12.2023
Source: Adobe Celsius’ Bitcoin (BTC) mining plans face obstacles as a United States judge hints at a possible new vote to clear deviations. According to a Reuters report on Nov 30, Celsius may require another creditor vote to change its business operations from a mining and staking enterprise...
United Nations Development Program Partners Algorand to Train 22,000 Employees in Blockchain Technology
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to launch a blockchain academy in a bid to train staff on the technology. Speaking at the Algorand Impact Summit on Nov 30, Robert Pasicko, a UNDP expert announced the partnership to drive...
Binance settlement ‘net positive’ for cryptocurrency industry — Mike Novogratz
30.11.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes Binance has satisfied regulators and users after its $4.3 billion settlement with United States authorities
Robinhood to roll out US-stock trading to the British market
30.11.2023
Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is still focused on its global aspirations, and the UK expansion is one step toward that
US Spot Bitcoin ETF Market Sees New Entrant as SEC Decision Looms
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Switzerland-based Pando Asset has emerged as the latest contender in the race to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. Joining dozens of other applicants, Pando Asset is seeking to introduce a fund type that has yet to receive approval from the US Securities...
BlackRock Revises Bitcoin ETF Model To Appease SEC Concerns
29.11.2023
BlackRock Office BlackRock executives held another meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to discuss the firm’s application to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF in the United States. Based on publicly released notes from the meeting, the asset manager has modified...
Estonian court nixes extradition of accused crypto scammers to US
29.11.2023
Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko are suspected in a $575 million fraud case, but they can’t be exposed to U.S. detention conditions
US Deputy Treasury Secretary calls for additional tools to sanction crypto firms
29.11.2023
Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in calling for an expansion of the U.S. Treasury’s authority
Former British Chancellor's crypto firm Copper launches tokenized securities platform
29.11.2023
Copper plans to use its arm in the United Arab Emirates, Copper Securities, to capitalize on the demand of institutional investors
Bondex: Changing the Recruitment Landscape for Users Benefits
29.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. London, United Kingdom, 29th November, 2023. Bondex, the groundbreaking decentralized professional talent network, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Job Portal, marking a paradigm shift in the recruitment landscape. In partnership with some of the biggest names in...
US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties
29.11.2023
The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools
UK crypto hodlers get a call from the tax grinch
29.11.2023
HMRC has issued a stark warning to crypto, NFT and utility token holders that they must pay their taxes on time or face the consequences
Soccer Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Sued for Promoting Binance Crypto Exchange – Here’s the Latest
29.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit for promoting crypto exchange Binance. The lawsuit, filed on November 27 in a United States district court in Florida, asserts that Ronaldo played a role in the sale of unregistered securities...
US DOJ Seizes $9 Million in USDT from Cyber Scam Organization, Tether to Onboard FBI
29.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Krakenimages.com The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized nearly $9 million worth of USDT from an organization running pig butchering scams – with Tether’s help. According to the press release, the authorities traced the funds to cryptocurrency...
SEC Seeks Public Feedback For Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Spot Bitcoin ETFs
29.11.2023
Source: Adobe The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants public opinion on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications of Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. In an announcement on Nov 28, the Commission highlighted the next phase in the scrutiny of spot BTC ETF applications filed...