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Philippine Authorities Rescue Alleged Victims of ‘Crypto Trafficking Ring’
23.1.2023
Philippine authorities say that they have rescued alleged victims of a “crypto trafficking ring” who were recruited to work in a call center in Cambodia and scam people out of their cryptocurrencies. The authorities are also investigating government employees who may have assisted...
Thailand Issues New Regulations on Custodied Cryptocurrencies
19.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has issued new regulations on custodied cryptocurrencies. Companies offering crypto custody services are now required to “establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys...
BIS Economists Recommend 3 Crypto Policies for Regulators Worldwide to Adopt
18.1.2023
Economists at the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) have recommended three policies regulators worldwide could adopt in order to deal with the risks posed by cryptocurrencies. “Authorities can now consider a variety of policy approaches and at the same time work to improve the existing...
Hungarians Interested in Investment Potential of Cryptocurrencies, Poll Shows
15.1.2023
A survey has indicated that Hungarians would like to learn more about the long-term investment opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies. However, associated risks and insufficient information in their native language are major concerns, according to the polled. Hungarians Want to Know How Crypto...
Cryptocurrency Exchange to Sponsor Ukraine’s National Soccer Team
14.1.2023
Ukraine’s national soccer team has secured a sponsorship deal with a player from the industry that wants to engage fans and promote adoption of cryptocurrencies. As part of the agreement, an EU-based coin trading platform will be the team’s crypto partner for the next three years. Whitebit Exchange...
Robert Kiyosaki Buying More Bitcoin — Warns SEC Regulations Will Crush Most Cryptocurrencies
1.1.2023
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has revealed why he is buying more bitcoin. He warned that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations will “crush” most other cryptocurrencies. Robert Kiyosaki Buys More Bitcoin, Warns About...
Italy and Albania Bust €15 Million Crypto Investment Scam
23.12.2022
Authorities in Italy and Albania have hit a fraud scheme enticing victims with promises of low-risk investments in cryptocurrencies. During an operation coordinated by Eurojust, investigators from the two countries searched a dozen locations and seized assets and computer equipment. Fraudsters...
Buy Gift Cards With Crypto on BuySellVouchers Gift Card Marketplace
21.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. The popular online gift card exchange BuySellVouchers now accepts Binance USD (BUSD) as payment. With thousands of customers and sellers worldwide, BuySellVouchers has become one of the most significant gift card marketplaces which accepts crypto payments. To further serve...
US Senator: Cryptocurrency Cannot Be Stopped, FTX Collapse Isn’t an Indictment of Crypto
18.12.2022
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey says illegal actions by crypto exchange FTX must be separated “from perfectly lawful and innovative cryptocurrencies.” Emphasizing that “The collapse of FTX is not an indictment of crypto,” he noted that “cryptocurrency cannot be stopped”...
Nobel Laureate Ben Bernanke Blasts Cryptocurrencies, Says Tokens ‘Have Not Been Shown to Have Any Economic Value at All’
12.12.2022
Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve and also the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in economics, has recently blasted the concept of cryptocurrencies. In an interview with Dagens Nyheter, one of the biggest Swedish journals, Bernanke remarked that cryptocurrencies have not proven they...
‘Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Make Global Commerce Easy’ — Founder of Nigerian Crypto Exchange
26.11.2022
Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Feb. 5, 2021 directive that instructed banks to block crypto entities from the financial system, the demand and use of cryptocurrencies have continued to grow. Not even the central bank’s subsequent crackdown on crypto entities it accused...
Tezro – the Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Payment System Establishing New Standards in the Blockchain Community
7.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. PARIS, FRANCE / NOVEMBER 7th 2022 / Tezro’s decentralized cryptocurrency payment service is expected to revolutionize the shopping experience. Through its innovative financial chat platform, the Tezro app combines crypto and e-commerce, enabling users to make purchases using...
UK Law Commission to review international laws on crypto to consider legal reforms
18.10.2022
The legal review authority will work to compile law reform proposals for public consultation in the second half of 2023
Report: The Oldest Bank in America, BNY Mellon Can Now Custody Bitcoin and Ethereum
11.10.2022
America’s oldest bank, the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, commonly known as BNY Mellon, has announced the financial institution can now custody cryptocurrencies. A report published by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, says BNY Mellon was approved by the New York State Department...
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum – Positive US Nonfarm Payroll to Put Pressure on Cryptocurrencies
7.10.2022
During the early European session, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization fell 1.39% to $957.46 billion. Over the past 24 hours, the total volume of the cryptocurrency market has decreased by 5.82% to $55.83 billion.
With a 24-hour volume of $3.11 billion, DeFi accounted for 5.55% of...
This New Report Shows the Fastest Growing Regions for Cryptocurrencies
6.10.2022
Despite being one of the smaller crypto markets in the 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is also the fastest-growing market, found a report by the major blockchain analysis company Chainalysis.
According to this latest report,
“MENA-based users received...
Blockchain Intelligence Reveals Pro-Russian Groups Raising Funds Through Cryptocurrencies
4.10.2022
Pro-Russian paramilitary groups are raising bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets to fund their operations and evade sanctions as the invasion of Ukraine continues, reported CNBC, citing a research report published Monday by TRM Labs, a digital asset compliance and risk management company.
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Huobi Partners With Astropay to Facilitate Fiat Payments in Latam
23.9.2022
Huobi Global, one of the biggest exchanges in volumes traded, has announced a partnership to make it easier for its Latam-based customers to acquire cryptocurrencies. The exchange has allied with Astropay, a payment services platform, to allow customers in Latam to purchase cryptocurrency with fiat...
Justin Trudeau Slams Pierre Poilievre for Telling People They Can ‘Opt out’ of Inflation by Investing in Cryptocurrency
14.9.2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed Pierre Poilievre, the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for telling people that they can “opt out of inflation” by investing in cryptocurrencies. Trudeau claims that his Conservative rival’s crypto advice is...
Report: Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Hires Virtual Assets and Digital Currency Program Lead
6.9.2022
The Saudi Arabian central bank has reportedly appointed Mohsen Al Zahrani as the lead of the bank’s virtual assets and digital currency project. The emergence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the regional crypto hub is believed to have forced authorities in Saudi Arabia to consider...