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First Seizure of Stablecoins Recorded in Argentina as Authorities Disrupt Money Laundering Operation
7.9.2024
In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities:...
Vaneck Reveals Plans to Close Ethereum Futures ETF
7.9.2024
On Sept. 6, Vaneck announced its decision to close and liquidate the Vaneck Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (EFUT). The liquidation comes after evaluating key factors, including performance and investor interest. The firm noted that shareholders will have until September 16, 2024, to sell...
Russia to Prioritize Supplying Energy for Social Development Over Bitcoin Mining
6.9.2024
Russia will prioritize using its energy for social development instead of Bitcoin mining, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stressed that if there is a surplus in certain areas, this power can be supplied to legal and registered energy miners operating outside...
VanEck to shutter Ethereum futures ETF
6.9.2024
Spot Ethereum ETFs are stealing the show and killing demand for futures-based crypto ETFs
Ethereum Underperforms Bitcoin 2 Years After The Merge, According to Cryptoquant Data
6.9.2024
Ethereum has underperformed bitcoin by 44% since The Merge, according to research from Cryptoquant. Despite significant upgrades and the recent approval of ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the cryptocurrency continues to face challenges relative to bitcoin. Cryptoquant: Ethereum...
Uniswap settles CFTC charges, Polygon’s new ‘hyperproductive’ POL token: Finance Redefined
6.9.2024
The CFTC’s director warned that other DeFi ecosystems may also be fined for offering illegal trading services, while Polygon’s native token executed a key technical upgrade
Trapped in a Bear Channel, Will Cardano Hold $0.30 For Recovery?
6.9.2024
Amid the broader market correction, with the Bitcoin price crashing under the $54,000 mark, the altcoins, including Cardano,…
Vitalik says ‘at present’ his donations yield better gains than investments
6.9.2024
The commentary came as the Ethereum co-founder denies allegations that he’s cashing out crypto for profit
Crypto Market Chaos: $93M Liquidated in 4 Hours as Bitcoin Crashes Below $54K
6.9.2024
Bitcoin’s price took a dip below the $54,000 mark on Friday, as the cryptocurrency continued its downward trend over the past week. The value slipped by 3.5% compared to the previous day, reaching a low of $53,810, a level not seen since early August. Bitcoin Reaches a 30-Day Low Over...
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $211 Million as Ethereum Funds See Modest Outflows
6.9.2024
Thursday’s trading session saw spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $211.15 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a much smaller decline of $152,720. $211 Million Exits Bitcoin ETFs, Ethereum Funds Slip by $152K On Sept. 5, bitcoin and ethereum ETFs both took...
India reconsiders foreign crypto exchange registrations: Report
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is studying registration requests from four overseas crypto exchanges that were earlier banned for noncompliance with the country’s AML laws
Casey and Rocktoshi’s Controversy Heats Up as More Instances Surfaces
6.9.2024
In an attempt to resolve the controversy with Rocktoshi, Casey has made what could be considered as the…
Daily Crypto Update: Market Enters Extreme Fear after Constant Dips
6.9.2024
After a constant struggle, the crypto market has now entered a state of extreme fear. The Fear &…
Libertarian Javier Milei: ‘Only Entrepreneurs Can Create Wealth’
6.9.2024
The libertarian President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has shared his perspective on how wealth should be created efficiently and who should be responsible for its creation. During a visit to Mercado Libre’s offices on Thursday, Milei stated that while a president can create conditions that...
Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency Mining: Challenges and Solutions
6.9.2024
Cryptocurrency mining has surged in popularity as digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained traction. While mining plays a […]
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Bitfarms Hits Back at Riot Platforms’ Alleged Misleading Claims
6.9.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has responded to Riot Platforms’ allegedly misleading statements about a special meeting and potential acquisition. Bitfarms claimed that Riot refused to engage constructively and is attempting to buy Bitfarms at a discount for its own shareholders’ benefit....
FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket
6.9.2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older...
India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction...
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
6.9.2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered...
Financial Action Task Force of Latin America States Bitcoin Has Not Reached a ‘Significant Impact’ in El Salvador
6.9.2024
The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached...