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Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to Institutions in UK and Australia
19.7.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking the first international expansion following its successful U.S. launch in March. Kraken Institutional, already established in the UK and Australia, now offers its custody solution...
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox
19.7.2024
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims...
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia
19.7.2024
The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power...
Pixelverse PIXFI token rises nearly 50% in first hours after airdrop
18.7.2024
Pixelverse airdropped 10% of PIXFI’s total supply to holders of its Rare, Epic, and Legendary non-fungible token (NFT) collections
Triple-A: Argentina and Brazil in the Top Ten Of Countries With Most Cryptocurrency Ownership
18.7.2024
Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18.9% of its population holding cryptocurrency...
Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations
18.7.2024
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization...
President Bukele Eliminates Basic Food Products’ Import Duties for a Decade In El Salvador
18.7.2024
President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a decade. While some of these products did not pay duties due to a previously approved bill, critics argue that...
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack
18.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have...
Tangem Launches Ring-Shaped Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet
18.7.2024
Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.” The company stated that users can now wear their...
BtcTurk CEO steps down from one of Turkey’s biggest crypto exchanges
18.7.2024
Ozgur Guneri spent seven years as the head of the popular Turkish crypto exchange. He will remain with the company as a director
Kraken Widens Institutional Presence in UK & Australia
18.7.2024
Kraken, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the expansion of its custody service to new and existing clients in the United Kingdom and Australia. This development follows the successful launch of Kraken Custody in the United States earlier this year. Kraken to establish...
ZachXBT Suspects Lazarus Group Link in $230M WazirX Hack
18.7.2024
Hacks are nothing new in the crypto industry, and this time, the victim was WazirX, a leading Indian crypto exchange. The investigation into the $230 million hack, spearheaded by cybersecurity expert ZachXBT, has shed light on intricate details that underscore the vulnerabilities within the crypto...
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Ninth Consecutive Day of Gains, Adding $53.35 Million
18.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock’s IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC experienced $53.86 million in outflows. Blackrock’s IBIT Boosts...
Kraken Custody expands to UK and Australia markets
18.7.2024
Kraken's expansion of its custody services to the UK and Australia marks its first international venture, catering to institutional clients outside the US
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach
18.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering...
OKX's exit From Nigeria sparks criticism from crypto analysts
18.7.2024
OKX stopped Naira withdrawals in May 2024 due to regulatory issues after Binance was accused of manipulating Nigeria’s currency and laundering money
Mt. Gox creditors opt to hodl Bitcoin payouts — Reddit poll
18.7.2024
As the Mt. Gox trustee has yet to distribute 64% of the Bitcoin owed to creditors, the Reddit Mt. Gox community is pushing the hodl agenda
Greek gov't to impose crypto taxes starting 2025
18.7.2024
Currently gains on crypto profits are going untaxed and unrecognized by the Greek government - but not for long as regulators are seeking new taxes on the industry early next year
German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion
18.7.2024
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal...