The Vietnamese government has unveiled a strategy to make Vietnam a leader in blockchain technology in Southeast Asia. The strategy includes building blockchain brands, establishing testing centers, and developing human resources. The government aims to achieve these goals through a five-step action plan, which includes legal reforms, ecosystem development, and international collaboration.

Judge John Koeltl ordered Alex Mashinsky and prosecutors to appear in court on Nov. 13 to address the former Celsius CEO's motion to dismiss fraud and market manipulation charges.

OKX Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans discusses the exchange's journey to obtaining regulatory approval in the UAE and their collaborative approach with regulators. This content is not an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold virtual assets.

Yicong Wang, a Chinese OTC trader, has been laundering stolen crypto for the notorious North Korean hacking group known as Lazarus Group since 2022. Known for using pseudonyms like Seawang, Greatdtrader, and BestRhea977, Wang has helped convert tens of millions of dollars in stolen crypto into cash through bank transfers.

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's charges of money laundering have reportedly been dropped in Nigeria after he spent seven months in prison. According to local reports, the Nigerian government is dropping all charges against Gambaryan, leaving Binance as the only defendant left in the lawsuit.

Over 40% of the total ZKL token supply will begin entering the market in six months, following a decision to delay the vesting schedule.

$BC is the native token of the BCGame platform, designed to provide immense value to token holders and users through various incentives and practical features. It serves as both a governance and utility token, unlocking exclusive benefits across the BC.Game ecosystem, including games, rewards, and staking.

Economists raised alarms that BRICS countries could use mining to bypass economic sanctions. For now, this scenario is not viable, though Russia may give a boost to local data centers and large mining operations.

The North Koreans invested great effort in creating and promoting the game that apparently drained users' wallets.

Fairshake, a political action committee bankrolled by some of the biggest players in cryptocurrency, including Coinbase Global Inc., Ripple Labs, and venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has poured nearly $40 million into Ohio since August to push against anty-crypto Senator Sherrod Brown. As chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Brown's vote is crucial to any additional

The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Ho Duc Phoc, has signed and issued the National Strategy on Application and Development of Blockchain Technology, signaling the country's plan to develop the emerging sector. In the announcement on October 22, the Vietnamese government disclosed that the strategy, officially known as Decision No.

Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $258.7 million in retail loans and $1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $506 million in digital asset loans.

Crypto observers nowadays must feel as though they're suffering from déjà vu. While the cryptocurrency-based prediction and betting platform Polymarket is in the news for the recent multimillion-dollar bets being placed on the upcoming U.S. presidential election, despite a ban on U.S. users, the biggest headline for Web3 payments and commerce was the Monday (Oct.

Valeria Fedyakina largely built her prominence in the crypto space through her social media presence, portraying herself as a savvy investor with deep knowledge of digital currencies. With thousands of followers and a lavish lifestyle on display, Fedyakina quickly gained a loyal following.

As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto.

There is a noticeable buzz in the crypto community as the US presidential election draws near. Both Democratic and Republican candidates have expressed their intentions to pursue pro-crypto policies, sparking a surge in US political betting.

Over seven months later, Nigeria has finally dropped the charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, according to multiple media reports.

Alliance draws in 3,000 startup applications, tapping the hottest trends in crypto development. Startups are becoming more global, as the US share falls due to unpredictable regulations and enforcement.

The traders appeared to have made a quick profit, selling quickly after the price jump.

Perena Founder and former Solana Head of Stablecoins discusses what's next for stablecoins and says there is a lot of innovation happening. She speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto.

Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on virtual asset trading and digital financial systems, according to Financial Secretary for Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Fintech Innovation Lab 2024, Hui emphasized that these areas are central to positioning Hong Kong as a global leader in virtual asset development.

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Mick Mulvaney, who worked under former US President Donald Trump, said the crypto industry had developed “professional operations” for lobbying in DC.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has made an interesting proposal to the artificial intelligence (AI) agent Truth Terminal. Truth Terminal recently became a crypto millionaire thanks to its ties to the GOAT meme coin.

Address poisoning scams are emerging as a significant threat in the crypto space, targeting high-value users by mimicking frequent transaction addresses.

Garanti BBVA Kripto enhanced the performance and security of its cryptocurrency asset trading platform by collaborating with Ripple and IBM. Following a pilot program in 2023, the company is debuting the platform for its entire customer base, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 23) press release.

Coinbase wants US banking regulators to disclose information regarding an apparent “digital asset deposit cap” they've been imposing on financial institutions, according to Paul Grewal, the exchange's chief legal officer (CLO).

Although crypto games have struggled in the past to woo consumers, there have recently been some encouraging developments.

Kalshi could enable more crypto-related options like stablecoin deposits amid a surge in volume for prediction markets and the approaching U.S. elections.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto.

Fairshake, the political action committee (PAC) focused on crypto, is preparing to spend another $40 million in the closing days of the 2024 U.S. elections. After already dropping $140 million on Congressional races, the PAC is set to make its final push, with Ohio's Senate race being one of the most watched contests.

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos explores a growing trend of partnerships between crypto and Formula 1 racing teams.

Ronaldinho, Figo, and other soccer icons named in class action lawsuit as victims fight back against OmegaPro's €3B crypto scam.

US Congressman French Hill, who serves as the Chairman of the House's Subcommittee on Digital Assets, has provided a timeline for when the Stablecoin bill could be passed, suggesting that this could happen as early as year-end. Interestingly, the congressman also offered insights into the process for firing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The crypto world witnessed an astonishing feat when an expert crypto trader managed to turn a modest investment into a mere 10-hour window. This incredible gain, which reflects a 2,693x return, has caught the attention of many, sparking debates about the potential insider knowledge or sheer luck that contributed to this remarkable outcome.

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 24-30.

Western Europe grows its stablecoin usage in the past year, using euros to purchase dollarized stablecoins.

An over-the-counter trader in China, Yicong Wang has allegedly laundered tens of millions in stolen cryptocurrency for the notorious Lazarus Group hacking organization behind several major crypto thefts. On-chain analyst ZachXBT revealed that Wang laundered the stolen assets for the Lazarus Group via bank transfers since 2022.

Musk's talk of the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency" has moved the price of Dogecoin in recent weeks.

Vietnam unveiled its National Blockchain Strategy, setting ambitious goals to advance its blockchain capabilities in an Oct. 23 announcement. The initiative aims to position Vietnam as the region's leading hub for blockchain research, application, and innovation by 2030.

In an analysis shared on X, crypto analyst Astronomer (@astronomer_zero) has provided an in-depth macro outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), suggesting that the next significant market peak—and potentially the ideal time to “sell it all”—may occur in the second half of 2025. “Another month and a half has passed, and the full macro breakout thesis is really pushing many eyes onto the crypto charts now,” Astronomer states.

Norges Bank of Norway will make its final decision on introducing a CBDC by 2025. The deadline for the government task force to submit a report is on Nov 15.

Cryptocurrency remains a low priority for male voters across all age groups, according to a new survey. What Happened: The survey, conducted by Blueprint, shows that despite the rise of digital assets in financial markets, men aged 18-29 place far greater emphasis on traditional issues like inflation, jobs, the economy, corruption and crime, leaving cryptocurrency as one of the three least important concerns for these voters.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have issued reports on tokenization ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting scheduled for October 23-24.

Vietnam's government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030.

The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs.

According to reports by Bloomberg and Reuters, the Nigerian government has dropped money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Ltd., who had been detained since February.