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New York Man Admits to Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hack From 2016, Pleads Guilty With Wife to Money Laundering
4.8.2023
In an unexpected revelation, Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, confessed to being the original hacker behind the 2016 cyberattack on crypto exchange Bitfinex, a theft that was once worth $4.5 billion. Lichtenstein made the admission while pleading guilty to laundering the stolen bitcoin in a Washington, D.C....
Assessing Custody Solutions in Digital Assets
3.8.2023
With the right diligence, digital asset custody can offer more safety, transparency, and cost efficiency than traditional models
Genesis Digital Assets Announces Expansion of Bitcoin Mining in South Carolina
2.8.2023
Major Bitcoin mining company Genesis Digital Assets (GDA) has announced the opening of three new data centers in South Carolina, USA, which has "abundant and clean energy sources."
The facilities are located in the Western region of the southeastern state, said the press release.
All three...
Binance Japan to Launch With 34 Listed Cryptocurrencies
2.8.2023
Binance, which is preparing to launch its new Japanese platform in August, will offer users the opportunity to trade 34 coins, local crypto media reported. Besides major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether, Binance’s own token will also be among the listed digital assets. Binance...
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Opens 3 New Data Centers in South Carolina
2.8.2023
Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), one of the world’s largest bitcoin mining companies, has opened three new data centers in the western region of South Carolina. The facilities represent GDA’s continued expansion in the United States, where its data centers now account for over 2%...
Genesis Digital Assets opens three new facilities in South Carolina in US expansion
1.8.2023
The company has 400 MW of capacity spread across three continents, but most of its power is concentrated in Texas
Bitcoin’s Plunge Below $29K Triggers $92 Million in Derivatives Liquidations; Crypto Markets Tremble
1.8.2023
As bitcoin dipped below the $29K threshold and the overall crypto economy experienced a 1.4% decrease to $1.17 trillion, cryptocurrency derivatives markets underwent $92 million in liquidations, primarily in long positions. Cascading Effect: Bitcoin’s Fall Under $29K Sparks $92 Million...
Crypto Staking in the Crosshairs: IRS Unveils New Tax Guidance
1.8.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a decree stating that American citizens drawing income from cryptocurrency staking services must categorize the value of those digital assets as gross income, the moment they officially take possession of the staking reward. IRS Clarifies...
Report: SEC Asked Coinbase to Delist All Crypto Assets Except Bitcoin Prior to Filing Lawsuit
31.7.2023
According to Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, the U.S. securities regulator reportedly told his company to delist all digital assets save for bitcoin. Armstrong said acceding to the SEC’s demand would have “meant the end of the crypto industry in the U.S.”...
Ethereum Liquid Staking Sees 270,000 ETH Influx in 2 Weeks
30.7.2023
Recent statistics reveal that in the past fortnight, about 270,000 units of ethereum (ETH) were deposited into liquid staking derivative protocols. Currently, these decentralized finance (defi) staking platforms hold an estimated 10.65 million ether locked within their systems. Ethereum Liquid...
69% of Meme Coin Investors Buy for Fun — Study Delves Into Investor Sentiments on Meme Coins
28.7.2023
A new study conducted in May 2023 sought to uncover insights, perspectives, and outlooks on meme coins from crypto investors around the world. The online survey of 1,503 participants aimed to gauge meme coins’ potential in the cryptocurrency market. It revealed several findings about investor...
Binance Withdraws Its Crypto License Application in Germany
28.7.2023
The world’s largest exchange for digital assets, Binance, has withdrawn its application for a German crypto custody license. The trading platform made it clear it’s not giving up on plans to eventually obtain authorization from the Federal Republic but wants its submission to better reflect...
The ACI is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Forum on Digital Assets Compliance
28.7.2023
With intensified scrutiny from key regulators, including OFAC, FinCen, DFS, DOJ, SEC, and CFTC, the importance of industry-wide cooperation is key. In response to these recent changes, ACI is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory...
Binance to Restore Full Services in Japan in August, CZ Unveils
27.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will start offering full services in Japan next month, founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced. The leading trading venue for digital assets reenters the Japanese market with a domestic exchange after announcing earlier it was discontinuing services through its global...
CFTC Files Complaint Against Clarksville Couple for $6 Million Digital Assets Scheme
26.7.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a complaint against a couple in Tennessee who convinced people to pay into an investment pool called “Blessings of God Thru Crypto.”
The couple, identified as Michael and Amanda Griffis of Clarksville, Tennessee, defrauded more than...
Putin legalizes digital rubles and bans digital assets!
26.7.2023
In a groundbreaking development, President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed a law bill completely banning the utilization of digital financial assets, such as cryptocurrencies, for conducting transactions related to goods and services. This decisive bill, introduced in June and swiftly approved...
GLI Token to Be Listed on CoinW and Bitforex – Celebrating Hagia Sophia’s Legacy Through Cryptocurrency
24.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Turkey, Istanbul – Hagia Sophia, the renowned architectural marvel that has captivated civilizations throughout history, finds a new tribute in the world of digital assets – the GLI Token. This unique cryptocurrency serves as a celebration of Hagia Sophia’s spirit...
Nigerian Social Payments Platform Bundle Ceases Crypto Exchange Operations
22.7.2023
The Nigerian social payments platform Bundle said on July 20 it was shutting down its crypto exchange services business and will now focus on its peer-to-peer platform known as Cashlink. Bundle said users must withdraw or convert their digital assets to the stablecoin tether on or before Aug....
Ethereum Targets $2,000 Bounce: Santiment Predicts August Rally Amid ‘Eerily Quiet’ Market
22.7.2023
Nestled in the second position of the cryptocurrency market cap hierarchy, ethereum (ETH) currently trades below the $1,900 per unit mark. However, the industry experts at Santiment predict a bullish upturn, indicating that the digital asset might claw its way back to the $2,000 territory in...
Today in Crypto: US Justice Department Revamps National Crypto Enforcement Team, Wormhole Releases Gateway Developed within Cosmos, Indonesia's Stock Market and Clearing House for Digital Assets Finally Operational
21.7.2023
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