EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — AARP Pennsylvania is raising awareness about rising threats posed by cryptocurrency scams, as the digital currency market grows, the profit potential has not only attracted investors but also a concerning increase in fraudulent schemes. "Cryptocurrency can be exciting and, indeed, profitable. However, the landscape is plagued with investment scams posing as []
BlockDAG's presale performance has been very impressive, garnering over $21.7 million, including $2.3 million from sales of its crypto mining rigs and 8 billion BDAG coins sold. There's keen interest among industry experts to identify what has propelled this newcomer to rapid success, with many attributing it to rumoured backing from a major Silicon Valley figure.A serendipitous leak in an article by a leading publication dramatically increased BlockDAG's daily performance to a range between...
Blockchain is often criticised as a solution in search of a problem. But one group of people has already found immense value in the tech: money launderers. Their crimes cause painful headaches for financial institutions, crypto businesses, legitimate law enforcement agencies, and cryptocurrency regulators. All of them need to tackle illicit activity on blockchains. Enter Elliptic, a British firm that specialises in cryptocurrency forensics. The company uses blockchain analytics to protect...
Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison despite DOJ’s request for a longer term. Crypto market dips after Binance founder’s sentencing; BTC and ETH prices decline. Kangamoon presale gains momentum raising over $6 million with over 79% $KANG tokens sold. The global crypto market experienced a downturn, with a significant 8.17% decrease, following the […]
Amidst a decline in traditional democratic structures and financial systems, cryptocurrencies emerge as a revitalizing force, offering a new form of accountability and transparency that could potentially restore public institutions. Cryptocurrency Might Be the Last Hope for a Crumbling Democratic System It’s become clear that democracy is in trouble, especially after the scale of disasters […]
An Arkansas Senate committee unanimously approved two bills Thursday that would regulate cryptocurrency mining operations, and the committee will reconvene Tuesday to hear more public comment on the policies.
An excerpt from ‘Crypto Crimes: Inside India’s Best-Kept Secret’, by Mitali Mukherjee.
Last month Argentina’s financial regulator, Comisión Nacional de Valores, introduced mandatory registration for all cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers operating in Argentina. As crypto service providers begin to get to grips with this new crypto registration rule, this article outlines the critical changes, compliance expectations, and long-term implications in a direct, fluff-free analysis. Why is Argentina […]
Russia is preparing to enact a ban on the organization of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country via the approval of a bill that regulates mining activities. According to statements made by Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman Anatoly Aksakov, digital financial assets like the digital ruble will be allowed to circulate. State Duma to Enact Ban […]
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa doesn't own any cryptocurrency — at least, not yet. But he's about to become a player in the industry's push for friendlier cryptocurrency rules. The trading platform Coinbase announced Tuesday that Villaraigosa, a Democrat who was mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013, is taking a paid position with its global advisory council. In an interview with The Times, Villaraigosa said that he won't be lobbying on behalf of Coinbase but that he is advising...
Solana (SOL) analysts foresee a bullish correction as developers move to fix network congestion. Sui (SUI) is poised for upward momentum in 2024 despite a marginal 0.37% downturn. Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) emerges as one of the best cryptos to buy, while its sister token, $RECQ, advances in its presale. Amid the recent market bust, some […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures implemented by these firms. Fintech […]