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WazirX schedules maintenance to restore balances post $234M hack
15.8.2024
WazirX’s ability to restore balances and secure assets will shape its future and industry security
6 Malaysians Charged With Kidnap of Chinese National; Demanded $1M USDT
15.8.2024
According to the latest report by Caixin, six Malaysian nationals face serious charges for allegedly kidnapping a Chinese…
Circle CEO Hints USDC NFC Pay With Apple’s iOS 18.1 Update
15.8.2024
As soon as reports of Apple allowing third-party apps to make NFC transactions came out, Circle (USDC) CEO…
Analyst Predicts Silver Prices Could Reach $200 Driven by Demand for New EV Battery Technology
15.8.2024
Kevin Bambrough, a financial expert with over a decade of experience in commodities markets, has predicted that silver could reach $200 per ounce in the next 10 to 15 years, riding the wave of increased demand for a new EV battery technology developed by Samsung. According to Bambrough, the...
EigenLayer TVL hits $12.9B, climbs 11% in one week: ITB
15.8.2024
EigenLayer leads the restaking sector with a $12.9B TVL, driven by AVS rewards and growing interest in Ethereum-based restaking
Binance Available in India After Obtaining FIU Registration
15.8.2024
Binance, the leading global crypto exchange, has announced its return to India today. The exchange has made yet…
Malaysian kidnappers abducted Chinese man for $1M USDT: Report
15.8.2024
Six Malaysian nationals, including a couple, have been charged with kidnapping a Chinese citizen and demanding a ransom of $1 million in Tether (USDT)
Coinbase Hints at the Launch of Its Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative on Base
15.8.2024
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc. On X, Coinbase posted the currency name, followed by another post stating that it was coming soon. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, Coinbase’s incubated...
Binance Completes Registration With India's Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined
15.8.2024
The registration was provisionally approved in June, subject to the crypto exchange paying a fine of about $2.2 million
Nigerian crypto wallets tied to protests evade government freeze efforts
15.8.2024
The discrepancies between the government’s claims and the blockchain data highlight a tense dynamic between digital finance and state authorities
Binance returns India as registered crypto exchange following 7-month ban
15.8.2024
Binance returns to India after registering with the FIU-IND, marking its 19th global regulatory milestone
Memecoin ‘mastermind’ Sahil likely made $3M from ‘Celeb meta’ — ZachXBT
15.8.2024
Sahil Arora is estimated to have netted around $3 million dollars this year for his efforts in launching memecoins with celebrities
Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races
15.8.2024
A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake PAC, along with its affiliated super PACs, committed...
Iran is giving $24 to anyone who dobs in illegal crypto miners
15.8.2024
The boss of Iran’s state-run electricity company said some had exploited subsidized electricity to run crypto mining operations, straining the power grid
Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers
15.8.2024
New rules from the FTC mean crypto influencers will face stiff fines for fake followers and likes, while celebrity testimonials are also in the firing line
China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
15.8.2024
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these payments for fear of secondary sanctions. To facilitate these transactions, cryptocurrency and even barter schemes have emerged as options to continue trading outside...
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
15.8.2024
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a former Blackrock executive, highlights Vanguard’s strengths...
Australian regulator claims 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams
15.8.2024
Australia’s competition watchdog cited preliminary research that found more than half of the crypto ads on the platform breach Meta’s policies or involve scams
U.S. Crypto Bill Can Happen This Year, Senate's Schumer Tells Crypto Backers of Harris
15.8.2024
U.S. crypto legislation can happen this year, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N,Y,) said Wednesday at the first major event in which crypto insiders have come out for Vice President Kamala Harris as their favored presidential contender
Senator Chuck Schumer pledges pro-crypto laws if Harris is president
15.8.2024
Chuck Schumer, the majority leader of the United States Senate, says he will make it his goal to introduce pro-crypto legislation by the end of this year if Kamala Harris is elected president