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Paxful Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to AML Conspiracy — Faces up to 5 Years in US Prison
9.7.2024
A Paxful co-founder has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program on the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform. This led to various criminal activities being conducted on the platform, according to the U.S. Department of Justice...
Decentralized Crypto Exchange WOOFi Uses Gaming Style NFTs to Boost DeFi
9.7.2024
So-called “Boosters” enhance the yield from WOO tokens, which are staked to earn a share of the DEX’s fees
Bitcoin, Ether Reverse Losses as Germany Gets Back $200M BTC From Exchanges
9.7.2024
Earlier Monday, BTC dropped to as low as $55,000 shortly after an address belonging to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) sent over $900 million to various addresses
Ethereum ICO-Era Stalwart Golem Sent $100M Ether to Exchanges in the Past Month
8.7.2024
The protocol was one of the first ICOs on Ethereum, raising $8.6 million worth of ether in 29 minutes and setting the precedent for thousands of other ICOs in the years since
Robinhood Moves Forward With Acquisition of Bitstamp
7.7.2024
Robinhood Markets Inc. is moving forward with its acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a global cryptocurrency exchange. As part of this process, Robinhood Crypto LLC has submitted a change of control application to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which announced it received...
Kucoin to Implement 7.5% VAT on Transaction Fees for Nigerian Users
5.7.2024
Nigeria-based KuCoin users will begin being levied a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees starting on July 8. Some observers believe that Kucoin’s decision to implement this tax is intended to enhance its chances of securing an operating license. A Lagos-based crypto industry player...
Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30
Australia Honors Kraken With Several Crypto Awards
5.7.2024
Kraken, a global cryptocurrency exchange, won several awards in Australia, including Finder’s best overall crypto trading platform in 2024. It also bagged Finder’s best-advanced trading and crypto trading – extra features. Meanwhile, Wemoney named Kraken the best platform...
German gov’t transfers $172M in Bitcoin to multiple locations
4.7.2024
The German government’s latest Bitcoin transfers could impact the market significantly, as it moves 3,000 BTC to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet
Indian Crypto Exchange Coindcx Going Global With Bitoasis Acquisition
3.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Coindcx is expanding globally by acquiring the Middle Eastern digital asset platform Bitoasis. This strategic move enhances Coindcx’s presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region while allowing Bitoasis to retain its branding and leadership, signaling...
Nigerian Court Orders Prison Officials to Release Medical Records of Jailed Tigran Gambaryan
3.7.2024
Nigerian prison officials have reportedly refused to release Tigran Gambaryan’s medical records. A High Court judge has ordered Kuje Detention Centre prison officials to present Gambaryan’s legal representatives with the records by July 5. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of the Binance employee, has urged...
South Korea crypto body says mass token delistings ‘unlikely’ amid new laws
3.7.2024
South Korea’s incoming crypto investor protection laws will see local exchanges review over 1,300 listed tokens over the next six months
Sony Group to Enter the Cryptocurrency Trading Business Through S.BLOX’s Whalefin
3.7.2024
Sony Group, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, will enter the cryptocurrency trading services business through its newly revamped S.BLOX subsidiary. The company, previously known as Amber Group, operated a cryptocurrency exchange called “Whalefin,” which will be renewed with...
Singapore ups crypto exchanges risk factor under new law update
2.7.2024
The update aims to prevent Terrorist groups and organizations from exploiting Singapore’s economic openness as an international financial, business, and transport hub
EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded
1.7.2024
Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets
Germany, US governments move $150M in crypto
1.7.2024
The German and US governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention
Crypto hacks down by 54.2% in June, $176M lost in a month
1.7.2024
In 2024, May was the biggest month in terms of crypto losses and suffered nearly $385 million in net losses from crypto hacks
Prime Broker Hidden Road Adds Major Crypto Exchanges, Expands Use of BlackRock’s BUIDL Token
1.7.2024
Hidden Road is now integrated with Coinbase International Exchange, OKX, Deribit, Bitfinex, AsiaNext, SIX Digital Exchange and Bullish
Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer
30.6.2024
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar...