Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
SEC Accuses 17 People of Organizing CryptoFX Pyramid Scheme
Reading Time: < 1 minute The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 employees of CryptoFX.
Bakkt’s Shares Could Be Delisted from NYSE
Reading Time: < 1 minute The NYSE has issued a warning to Bakkt, stating that if the average closing share price of the crypto custody and trading platform does not go above $1, it may face delisting.
The EU Greenlights New Sanction Rules Involving Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minute EU legislators have passed a set of regulations aimed at cracking down on violations of sanctions, particularly those involving digital currencies.
Donald Trump: Bitcoin is an Additional Form of Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minute Former US President and Republican Party leader Donald Trump has stated that he would not interfere with their use if he were to win the November election.
Users Lose $104M in Crypto Due to Phishing Attacks
Reading Time: < 1 minute An estimated 97,000 users were affected by phishing scams in the first two months of the year, resulting in a staggering $104 million in losses.
Spain Orders Worldcoin to Stop Collecting Data
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Spanish Agency for Data Protection (AEPD) issued a temporary order on March 6 to stop Worldcoin from collecting and processing data in Spain.
Deutsche Börse Rolls Out a Crypto Platform for Institutional Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minute Deutsche Börse has launched a platform for spot trading of virtual currencies, catering to institutional investors.
Do Kwon’s Extradition to US is Revoked
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Montenegrin Court of Appeal has overturned the approval for Do Kwon’s extradition to the United States.
ShapeShift Agrees to Pay $275,000 to SEC to Settle Charges
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Tuesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency firm ShapeShift for engaging in unregistered securities dealing.
UK Authorities to Be Able to Seize Crypto More Easily
Reading Time: < 1 minute In late April, the UK government issued a statutory instrument that allows law enforcement to freeze crypto assets used in illegal activities without the need for a criminal conviction.
Pantera Capital CEO Predicts Crypto Market Will Experience a Bullish Trend in 2-3 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to Dan Morehead, founder of Pantera Capital, the cryptocurrency market is expected to experience a bullish phase within the next 18-24 months.
China Urges Citizens Not to Participate in ICOs
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Liaoning Provincial Police Department recently cautioned potential investors about the dangers of investing in ICO projects.
Japanese Venture Capital Companies Allowed to Buy Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Cabinet has approved a bill that will allow investment funds and venture capital firms to invest in digital currencies.
UK to Pass New Stablecoin Legislation in 6 Months
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to Bloomberg, UK government officials are determined to pass new regulations for stablecoins and crypto staking services within the next six months.
UN: North Korean Hackers Steal $3B from Crypto Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minute In 2023, hackers from North Korea successfully stole approximately $600 million worth of digital currencies.
Crypto Companies Absent from Super Bowl Ads
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fox Business has reported that major cryptocurrency companies did not advertise during this year’s Super Bowl.
Institutional Investors Put $1.6B into Crypto Funds Year to Date: CoinShares
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to CoinShares, US-based crypto ETFs have attracted over 95,297 Bitcoin since January 11, 2024.
The Cryptocurrency Market Will Suffer a Correction: Bitfinex Expert
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to Bitfinex’s head of derivatives department, Jag Kooner, the digital asset market is currently experiencing a short-term correction.
Cybercriminals Steal $126 Million from Crypto Projects in January
Reading Time: < 1 minute In January 2024, digital currencies worth $126 million were stolen by cybercriminals and fraudsters.
FuturePlay Unveils a New Horizon in Online Crypto Gaming
Reading Time: 3 minutes Gibraltar, Gibraltar, February 6th, 2024, Chainwire FuturePlay crypto casino has rapidly ascended in the gaming scene since December, forming key partnerships with leading providers like Relax, Spribe, Quickspin, and many […]
South Korea Will Investigate Crypto Executives
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has put forth new amendments that would require regulatory approval before new executives at crypto companies can begin their duties.
Hackers Stole $126M in Crypto in January: Report
Reading Time: < 1 minute ImmuneFi found that hackers were able to steal $126 million in digital assets, with 19 successful attacks taking place.
Visa Allows to Withdraw Funds from Crypto Wallets to Card
Reading Time: < 1 minute Visa is launching a new service for holders of digital currencies, allowing them to withdraw funds from their Bitcoin wallets to plastic cards.
EU Implements Limits on Non-EU Crypto Firms
Reading Time: < 1 minute The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed that cryptocurrency companies operating outside of the EU should only be allowed to provide services to customers within the bloc in limited circumstances to avoid unfair competition.
Court Sentences OneCoin Lawyer to 10 Years in Prison
Reading Time: < 1 minute A federal judge has sentenced an attorney involved in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam to 10 years in prison after a hearing on January 25.