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Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin Mining Industry – Here's What You Need to Know
10.9.2023
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has once again voiced support for the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, highlighting its potential benefits during times of extreme weather conditions.
In an interview on Fox News Radio, Cruz expressed his belief in Bitcoin mining, claiming that it enhances the resiliency...
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Falls Victim to Twitter Hack – Beware of Shared Links
10.9.2023
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reportedly had his X (formerly Twitter) account compromised.
In a now-deleted tweet, the hacked account claimed that Consensys will launch a commemorative NFT to celebrate the arrival of the Proto-Danksharding feature to Ethereum.
The hacker used...
FTX Advisors Investigate Recovery of Pre-Collapse Payments to Shaq, Naomi Osaka, and More
9.9.2023
FTX Group advisers are investigating the possibility of reclaiming millions of dollars paid to celebrities, including Shaquille O'Neal and Naomi Osaka, for their endorsements of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency platform before its collapse....
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Harry Potter Stars Clash with Ripple Executive Over London Home Renovation Plans – What's Going On?
9.9.2023
A Ripple executive is facing opposition from three renowned Harry Potter film stars over London home renovation plans.
The dispute involves Sendi Young, Ripple's managing director for the UK and Europe, and her plans to renovate her 1960s one-story home in the picturesque London neighborhood...
Taiwan's Crackdown: Offshore Crypto Exchanges Must Comply or Exit
8.9.2023
Taiwan is set to impose restrictions on offshore cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its jurisdiction unless they gain the required registration.
The country's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has drafted ten guiding principles for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) to establish...
Today in Crypto: Coinbase is in 'Final Stages of Selecting Its EU Hub Location', Six Projects Get Investments from Base Ecosystem Fund, LBRY Appeals SEC-related Court Decision
8.9.2023
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London Fintech Owner Accused of Facilitating Massive Drug Money Laundering via Crypto
8.9.2023
A fintech owner in London is under scrutiny for allegedly assisting notorious drug traffickers in laundering hundreds of millions of euros through a crypto exchange platform.
Caio Marchesani, the 38-year-old Italian owner of Trans-Fast Remittance, a regulated payments business, is accused...
Hong Kong Widens Testing of China's Digital Yuan to Additional Banks
8.9.2023
Hong Kong has entered the second phase of technical testing for China's digital yuan, expanding the trial to include more Hong Kong banks.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People's Bank of China have completed initial technical tests for cross-border payments using the digital yuan...
US Senator Says Lack of Regulatory Clarity is Driving Crypto Outside the United States
8.9.2023
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has said that the lack of regulatory clarity in the United States is creating an unfavorable environment, driving crypto companies outside the country.
"It is a terrible environment. For those companies who are trying to invest and expand, it’s forcing them to look...
China Looks to Make ASEAN Digital Yuan Move – CBDC ‘Breakthrough’ Imminent?
8.9.2023
China is planning to showcase its digital yuan to the ASEAN nations, and could seek to make “cross-regional use” of its CBDC in the bloc.
Some of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) members are politically aligned with China.
But others are have closer ties...
Joint IMF and FSB Report Warns Against Total Crypto Bans
7.9.2023
A joint policy roadmap released by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned against outright bans on cryptocurrencies.
The policy paper, commissioned by the G20 under India's leadership, has emphasized the need for comprehensive regulatory...
Today in Crypto: 80 Massive Crypto Influencers Removed From Weibo, IMF and FSB Jointly Publish Crypto Policy Recommendations, DFINITY Foundation Partners with Lugano
7.9.2023
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New Report: Crypto's Rich List Boasts 22 Billionaires and 88,000 of Millionaires
7.9.2023
The world of cryptocurrency, with a total market value exceeding $1 trillion, has produced 22 billionaires and 88,000 millionaires.
According to a recently released crypto wealth report by residence by investment firm Henley & Partners, which was created in collaboration with global wealth...
Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Attempts to Recoup Assets From EquitiesFirst Holdings
7.9.2023
Beleaguered crypto lending firm Celsius Network, that went bankrupt in July 2022, has filed an “adversary complaint” against private lending platform EquitiesFirst, in an attempt to recover assets.
The complaint was filed in a sealed bankruptcy document on Sept. 6, seeking injunctive relief and...
FASB Approves New Accounting Standards for Crypto Holdings
7.9.2023
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States has given unanimous approval to new accounting standards for disclosure of cryptocurrency holdings.
The FASB, a non-governmental entity overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), introduced these rules...
Cathie Wood's Ark 21Shares, VanEck Kick off Spot Ethereum ETF Race in U.S
7.9.2023
ARK 21Share and investment manager VanEck have filed for the first-ever Ether (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States.
As per a recent filing with U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ARK21Shares Ethereum ETF would track the performance of ETH by holding...
Today in Crypto: SOMA Finance to Offer 'Legally Issued and Compliantly Structured Digital Security', Microsoft Unveils 'Heavy-Metal Quartet' of AI Compilers
6.9.2023
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Gleen Raises Funds with Tech-Savvy Chatbot for Discord and Slack, Solana Founder Invests
6.9.2023
Gleen, a chatbot service based in California, has secured $4.9 million in funding in an oversubscribed round.
The company, which is making waves in the crowded market of chatbot services for Discord and Slack, attracted investors from both the traditional software industry and the emerging crypto...
Israeli Cyber Crime Unit Ceases Crypto Scam That Wiped Out Millions From Investors
6.9.2023
Israel’s Police National Cyber Crime Unit reportedly conducted a massive investigation into a local company, uncovering a crypto scam where hackers stole millions using malicious software.
The company is set to have developed a malicious “sting software” that involved organized crime groups both...
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Predicts Next Bull Cycle
6.9.2023
Tron founder Justin has predicted that the market is poised to enter a new bull cycle within the next two years.
Speaking at Korea Blockchain Week 2023, Justin Sun expressed optimism for the upcoming bull run. He said that the industry has been undergoing a deleveraging process over the past...