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US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
27.9.2024
Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, enabled criminals to bypass regulations and funnel...
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
27.9.2024
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday
Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms
27.9.2024
Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on reducing tax exemptions. This shift follows concerns about...
US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties
26.9.2024
Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
Wall Street’s Guggenheim Treasury tokenizes $20M paper on Ethereum
26.9.2024
According to Guggenheim Treasury Services, the product is the first digital version of commercial paper on the Ethereum network.
Coinbase-backed Truflation confirms hack, estimated around $5M
26.9.2024
Truflation’s team said that no customer funds were stolen in the security breach
QCP Capital Analyzes Bullish Macro Trends Impacting Bitcoin and Risk Assets
25.9.2024
According to QCP Capital’s latest analysis, macroeconomic conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Central bank policies, particularly from China and the U.S. are playing a crucial role in shaping market sentiment. QCP Capital: Central Bank...
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
JPMorgan Forecasts Potential 50bps Rate Cut in November Following Recent Fed Move
21.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase sees the possibility of the Federal Reserve making another significant rate cut in November, possibly by 50 basis points. The bank, which predicted this week’s half-point cut, believes further reductions are likely if the job market weakens. While some other Wall Street firms...
Ethereum Foundation Cashes Out: 300 ETH Sold in Latest Move
20.9.2024
The AI-powered sleuth Spot On Chain dropped a bombshell on X today: the Ethereum Foundation just offloaded 300 ETH, pocketing a cool 763,092 DAI. “Overall, since the beginning of September, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 950 ETH ($2.27M) at an average price of $2,392, with sales occurring...
Microstrategy Announces Plans to Buy More Bitcoin Following $1.01B Private Offering
20.9.2024
Microstrategy has revealed plans to acquire additional bitcoin after completing a $1.01 billion offering of convertible senior notes. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to use proceeds from debt and equity financing to accumulate bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset....
Maximizing Bitcoin per Share: A New Corporate Strategy
19.9.2024
MicroStrategy, Cathedra Bitcoin and Metaplanet are leading the charge in maximizing bitcoin holdings
Peter Schiff Warns Fed’s Rate Cut Spells Economic Disaster — ‘It’s Game Over for the Fed’
19.9.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising inflation adds weight to concerns about future economic...
WisdomTree aims to bring self-custody to regulated RWAs
18.9.2024
The WisdomTree Connect platform aims to let users access WisdomTree’s RWA tokens with any wallet, from any blockchain network.
Stablecoins May Cushion Fed Rate Cut Impact on Treasury Tokens, Standard Chartered's Regional Head Says
18.9.2024
The Fed is likely to cut rates later Wednesday, starting the so-called liquidity easing cycle
Arthur Hayes predicts short-term market crash on rate cuts: Token2049
18.9.2024
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed significant holdings in Ether, Ethena and Pendle, expressing confidence about the next ETH bull market
Arthur Hayes predicts short-term market crash on rate cuts: Token2049
18.9.2024
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed significant holdings in Ether, Ethena and Pendle, expressing confidence about the next ETH bull market
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
17.9.2024
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country