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Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline
10.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central...
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin rally after closing short position
8.9.2024
Bitcoin could start its rally next week, on a potential liquidity injection in the world’s largest economy
Roblox will allow devs to skip Robux and charge players in fiat money
7.9.2024
The company has also partnered with Shopify to enable physical merchandise sales from directly within Roblox experiences
First Seizure of Stablecoins Recorded in Argentina as Authorities Disrupt Money Laundering Operation
7.9.2024
In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities:...
87% of crypto registrations failed in UK over ‘weak’ fraud, AML controls
6.9.2024
Only 4 out of 35 crypto business registrations were accepted by the UK Financial Conduct Authority citing concerns with money laundering adherence
UK Regulator Says 87% of Crypto Registration Applications Failed to Meet Standards for Approval
5.9.2024
The FCA approved only four of the 35 applications it received in the year ended March 31
China Urged to Establish Unified Crypto Regulations for Seized Digital Assets
5.9.2024
A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery...
Report Disputes EIP-1559’s Role in Ethereum’s ‘Ultrasound Money’ Narrative
3.9.2024
Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s...
Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel
2.9.2024
Amidst multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its Naira currency
Chase ‘infinite money’ glitch leaves TikTokers in huge debt
2.9.2024
Users on social media have been reporting a “glitch” with Chase Banks ATMs that allowed them to withdraw large sums without having sufficient funds in their accounts
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom as Central Banks Cut Interest Rates
1.9.2024
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the money supply and drive inflation. Hayes argues that...
Washington Man Faces Charges in $64 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme
31.8.2024
A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or converted to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum...
Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO
30.8.2024
Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity
Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO
30.8.2024
Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity
Tether, RLUSD, and What’s Next for Digital Money
30.8.2024
Crypto enthusiasts believe that stablecoins are a better fit. They are pegged to fiat currencies in 1:1. Tether…
Binance CEO Addresses Allegations of the Exchange Seizing All Palestinian Funds
30.8.2024
The CEO of Binance has responded to allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange seized all funds from Palestinians at the request of the Israeli Defense Forces. Ray Youssef, CEO of Noones, criticized Binance, accusing it of yielding to external pressures and engaging in discriminatory practices....
Stables Money onboards Coins.ph's Philippine peso stablecoin
29.8.2024
Stables Money already has a chunk of the $35 billion Philippine remittance market and will upgrade service with the new stablecoin
France Charges Telegram’s Pavel Durov, Sets Bail at €5 Million
28.8.2024
Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, is still in hot water in France, facing multiple criminal charges linked to activities on his messaging platform. The French court reportedly set his bail at €5 million, and he’s now prohibited from leaving the country. French Authorities Charge Telegram...
Binance CEO Teng Rejects Allegations the Exchange Froze All Palestinians' Funds
28.8.2024
The crypto exchange complies with anti-money laundering legislation, he said
Ignition Casino is Offering Poker Tournaments with Big Prize Money and Cryptocurrencies
28.8.2024
Ignition Casino is taking the online poker world by storm. It offers an impressive lineup of tournaments that cater to players of all skill levels and bankrolls. With the potential for big prize money and a wide variety of games, Ignition Casino is becoming a top destination for poker enthusiasts...