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From landfill to lawsuit: James Howells’ quest to reclaim lost Bitcoin
16.10.2024
James Howells has expressed his frustration with Newport City Council for refusing to allow him to retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive from a local landfill, pushing him to take legal action
Man Who Accidentally Sent $527M in Bitcoins to Dump Sues Local Council to Retrieve Them: Report
14.10.2024
In 2013, Howells accidentally threw out the hard drive his bitcoin stash that he had mined in 2009, worth around $1 million at the time but which now would be worth over $520 million
$500M Bitcoin Buried in Landfill: Man Sues City After Decade-Long Battle for Recovery
14.10.2024
James Howells is suing Newport City Council after a decade-long fight to recover a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins, now worth nearly $500 million, mistakenly dumped in 2013. The council has repeatedly denied excavation requests, citing environmental concerns. Howells claims the data...
British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill
12.10.2024
James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request
Tokenization Allows More Efficient Collateral Transfers, Digital Asset, Euroclear and World Gold Council Found in Pilot Project
2.10.2024
Synthetix activist investor ‘overhaul’ gathers 99% approval from SNX holders
1.10.2024
A new proposal looking to completely reboot DeFi protocol Synthetix has garnered 99.4% approval from community members.
China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East
30.9.2024
Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks...
Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing
25.9.2024
Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies
Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing
25.9.2024
Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies
Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing
25.9.2024
Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies
Australian Central Bank Prioritizes Wholesale CBDC
19.9.2024
The Australian Central Bank is focusing on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to its potential economic benefits compared to a retail CBDC. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched Project Acacia, a three-year plan to explore wholesale CBDC opportunities. While the RBA...
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices
3.9.2024
Central banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven...
Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate
13.8.2024
The junior senator from Texas has spoken at several crypto conferences about Bitcoin mining and its potential benefits for the Lone Star State’s energy grid
Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate
13.8.2024
The junior senator from Texas has spoken at several crypto conferences about Bitcoin mining and its potential benefits for the Lone Star State’s energy grid
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
31.7.2024
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising...
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: An Army of Bastards
29.7.2024
House of the Dragon episode seven picks up where things left off, with Rhaenyra discovering who Seasmoke’s rider is: Addam of Hull, Corlys Velaryon’s bastard. Addam immediately pledges fealty to the Queen, who is stunned by him—Targaryens have long believed that they were the only House able...
Coinbase adds former Bill Clinton aide, Supreme Court lawyer to board
26.7.2024
Two of the new Coinbase directors have previously served under US presidents, while the other has extensive experience in the management consulting industry
Russia-Linked Banknotes Blamed for Libyan Dinar Plunge
26.7.2024
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report identified the Russian state money printer as a potential source of the banknotes, which the Central Bank of Libya has labelled counterfeit. Russia Linked to Illicit...
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy