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Russian Trade Ministry ‘Develops Tool That Lets Crypto Miners Evade Sanctions’
15.11.2023
Source: Oksana/Adobe Russia’s trade ministry says it has developed a tool that can help crypto miners evade Western sanctions. In a DumaTV post on the RuTube video-sharing platform, lawmakers explained that the Ministry of Industry and Trade had “developed a tool for conducting industrial mining...
Countdown to Ethereum Exposé: Insider Promises Proof of Vitalik Buterin’s Alleged Fraud in 48 Hours
14.11.2023
An insider promises information showing Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s purported fraud. Image by FellowNeko, Adobe Stock. An insider with intimate knowledge of Ethereum’s origins has promised to soon reveal alleged fraudulent activities by co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Steven...
Crypto.com’s Dubai’s Subsidiary Secures License from VARA
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay/Jan Vasek Singapore-based Crypto.com’s subsidiary has secured a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai’s regulator for specified crypto service activities. CRO DAX Middle East, the exchange’s Dubai arm, received the license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory...
Glassnode Data Shows Bitcoin Supply Less Liquid Than Ever Despite Market Gains
8.11.2023
The scarcity of the bitcoin supply has tightened, as revealed by the recent Glassnode study on onchain activities. Observations show that the inactivity of coins is touching both multi-year and unprecedented peaks, despite a substantial uptick in bitcoin’s value throughout the current year....
SEBA Bank’s Hong Kong Branch Secures Full License for Crypto Services from SFC
8.11.2023
Source: SEBA Bank The Swiss crypto bank SEBA has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SEBA Hong Kong has received a full license from the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This regulatory approval enables the bank to engage in a wide range of financial activities, including...
Bitcoin Mining Company Hut 8 to Bid for Natural Gas Power Plants and Bitcoin Facility
7.11.2023
Hut 8, a public Bitcoin mining company, announced it has been cleared to issue a “stalking horse” bid for several natural gas power plants and a Bitcoin mining site. The Canada-based miner hopes to integrate these services to expand its business to sell power to the market and develop...
Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh Might Not be Jailed, Bankman-Fried Faces Decades in Prison: Bloomberg
3.11.2023
Three former close friends and colleagues of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried have testified against him, potentially leading to minimal jail time for themselves. Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, and Nishad Singh, FTX engineering chief, were key witnesses...
CoinStats Unveils Chain Activity for Enhanced Airdrop Farming Wallet Insights
2.11.2023
CoinStats introduces enhanced airdrop farming analytics with its latest feature. Image by Malchev, Adobe Stock.Digital asset management platform CoinStats has introduced a new feature called “Chain Activity” to give users more comprehensive insights into their cryptocurrency wallet...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Hong Kong Will Allow Some Tokenized Securities-Related Activities
2.11.2023
The move appears to be another step in Hong Kong's recently accelerated ambitions to become a virtual asset hub
UK’s National Crime Agency Seeks to Set Up Specialized Team to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams and Fraud
2.11.2023
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams and fraud. In response to the increasing attempts by bad actors to deceive crypto investors, the NCA has announced plans to establish a specialized cryptocurrency...
Institutional Firms Projects Ether As Crypto with The Biggest Growth Outlook: Survey
1.11.2023
Global wealth fund managers have backed Ethereum (ETH) as the asset with the highest growth projection despite a slow price increase in recent months, a new survey shows. A new CoinShares Digital Asset Quarterly Fund survey shows an analysis of market-related activities, regulation,...
CFTC Discloses $15 Million Payment to Crypto Whistleblowers
1.11.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the award of $16 million to whistleblowers this year with a significant amount going to crypto-related cases. In an Oct 31 press release, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero speaking on the Whistleblower policy highlighted...
Animoca Brands Acquires Decentralized Streaming Platform Azarus
31.10.2023
Animoca Brands, a Web3 blockchain games company, has announced the acquisition of Azarus, a blockchain-powered, decentralized streaming platform. The move seeks to expand the reach of both companies and create a joint environment where creators, players, and streamers can benefit from their...
DeFi Market Soars to $42 Billion, Rises by $6.2 Billion in Just Two Weeks – Is The Bull Market Here Again?
30.10.2023
The digital asset market has recorded several wins this month with Bitcoin (BTC) hitting a 16-month high and surging activities around decentralized finance (DeFI) applications. According to data from DefiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) on DeFi protocols has soared to $42 billion, marking...
Bitcoin Products Dominate 73.3% of Market Share as Crypto Assets Under Management Grows to $31.7 Billion
27.10.2023
Digital assets under management have soared by 6.74% to $31.7 billion after a string of positive developments amid wider market uncertainties. A new market report released by CCData shows growth in crypto-related products, key activities, and a review of trading volumes in the wake of plunging...
Cynthia Lummis leads the charge calling for DOJ action against Binance and Tether
26.10.2023
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill urged the Justice Department to take “swift action” against Binance and Tether over facilitating funds for Hamas
UK Lawmakers Roll Out Legislation to Seize Cryptocurrencies Used for Illegal Purposes
26.10.2023
The UK Parliament has passed a bill that allows law enforcement authorities to seize cryptocurrencies associated with illicit activities. This includes investment scams, hacks, terrorism financing, money laundering, and drug trafficking. Per an official announcement on its website, the new bill...
People’s Bank of China Governor Vows to Curb Crypto Speculation
23.10.2023
The new governor of China’s central bank has promised to stop speculation associated with cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Pan Gongsheng made the vow in a report detailing measures to maintain the stability of the Chinese financial market and prevent risks. PBOC Prepares to Crack Down...
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...