The FCA has defended its rigorous crypto regulations, countering claims that its high standards stifle innovation and hinder the UK's global financial leadership.
Regulators in India are considering banning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether and are instead, promoting the use of the digital rupee. On Oct.
While the global community prepares to celebrate Halloween, Binance insists on fighting internet fraud in its products. According to the latest blog by Binance, from the beginning of 2024 till now, Binance was able to block more than $2.4 billion in potential fraud via its security measures.
Japan's Democratic Party for the People is trying to attract crypto-conscious voters with tax system reforms. But it's not alone.
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Stablecoins have emerged as the main use-case for blockchains, especially for cross-border payments, the report said.
It was in 2014 that the European Union imposed economic sanctions against Russia for the first time; it came as a political reaction to Moscow's annexation of Crimea. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU intensified its sanctions in order to deter the country from launching more aggressive military actions.
Ripple CEO warns politicians that ignoring cryptocurrency risks losing voter support as crypto becomes a key issue in elections.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed), said that almost no crypto transactions occur unless they are for drugs or illegal purposes.
This particular phishing scam may draw curiosity, but it must be noted that it is merely a small part of a larger trend of cybercriminals targeting crypto users.
Pump.fun teases a new token launch and airdrop, sparking excitement in the crypto community. Pump.fun launched Pump Advanced, a new trading terminal aimed at competing with tools like Photon and Bull X.
French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has partnered with blockchain platform Matchain to revolutionize fan engagement and enhance data security through Web3 innovations.
Northern Data, a German data center company, is considering selling its crypto mining arm, Peak Mining Frankfurt, to focus on its growing AI business. This move comes as crypto miners continue to struggle with reduced Bitcoin rewards.
The market regained momentum in October, with market capitalization rising 13%, from $2 trillion to $2.3 trillion. Several data points indicate that retail investors are becoming more active in trading.
Mule scams are an emerging trend of digital scams whereby people are basically tricked into cashing out for criminals in what is commonly referred to as crypto money laundry frauds. Worms for these scams disguise themselves as highly publicized and seemingly legitimate jobs, business offers, positions at decentralized exchanges, and others.
Binance's falling market share could present a significant opportunity for smaller rivals like Bybit and OKX.
Binance's falling market share could present a significant opportunity for smaller rivals like Bybit and OKX.
People with gambling issues or those influenced due to Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) are at a higher risk of experiencing financial and emotional damage in the crypto market, according to a new study.
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao recently warned the crypto community about a wave of fake social media accounts targeting investors. The former CEO, also known as ‘CZ,' called out X's team, urging them to be more efficient with fake accounts.
Stripe acquires Bridge crypto for $1.1 billion, expanding stablecoin offerings and enhancing global digital payment solutions.
Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) network Scroll has experienced a significant drop in its total value locked (TVL). It shed $170 million since its peak on October 16, 2024.
Venture Capitalist Nic Carter criticizes Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari for his remarks on how crypto is “almost never” used outside of illicit activity, even though the data tells a different story. In an X post on Oct.
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DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur Cheong believes that one crypto sector is meeting the needs of a market much better than all other sectors.
He recently stated that “very few transactions are happening on crypto
Karpatkey, an onchain treasury management solutions provider for DAOs, has closed a $7 million funding round.
The cryptocurrency market capitalization collapsed by 2.2% this Tuesday, reaching $2.34 trillion, amid geopolitical tensions and electoral uncertainties in the United States. Bitcoin, the queen of cryptos, fell below $67,000, dragging the entire market into its downward spiral.
Transak, a fiat-to-crypto payment gateway, has reported a data breach affecting over 57,000 users due to a phishing attack on an employee's laptop.
A major fraud trial involving crypto and diamond investments has opened in France, bringing over 20 defendants to court on charges of defrauding 1,300 individuals and several top-tier football clubs. According to local media, the proceedings began on Oct.
The impact of blockchain on technology and society can not be overstated. Since entering the picture following the discovery of Bitcoin in 2009, the blockchain has influenced many industries, even as it's become a vital institutional technology itself.
With the US Presidential Elections in 2024 just two weeks away from now, crypto donations have been once again in the limelight while crossing $190 million. Crypto industry veterans and attorneys like John Deaton are making the final push by convincing voters of healthy crypto environments in the US.
The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin volumes were significant, with Tether's USDT leading the charge. The leading stablecoin registered volumes of $27.
With the Halloween Pumpkin Chase, Binance has created an engaging way for users to win crypto rewards while learning about key issues like regulation and security in the digital asset world.
Argentina is stepping up its crypto regulations with a draft that could reshape how crypto institutions operate. The Argentine securities regulator (CNV) has opened a public consultation on General Resolution 1,025, which proposes new compliance rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
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A sponsored Google ad posing as a link to Sony's blockchain project, Soneium, has been exposed as a cleverly disguised crypto wallet drainer, according to blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer.
Stripe has announced the acquisition of the stablecoin platform Bridge, ready to conquer payments in crypto.
Binance Futures announces the launch of a new USDⓈ-margined 1000CATUSDT perpetual contract, offering traders up to 75x leverage, enhancing trading options and experience.
On November 5, the United States is set to witness a crucial presidential election, in which Republican candidate Donald Trump will compete against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to win the most powerful chair in the White House. The entire crypto community is closely watching the US political landscape.
Transak, a cryptocurrency on/off-ramp service, confirmed on Oct. 21 that experienced a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users. A ransomware group claimed to have obtained sensitive data but Transak confirmed only limited information was accessed. The company said it is taking steps to address the incident and has contacted affected users and relevant authorities.
Bitcoin (BTC) is successfully holding above the critical $68,000 threshold, currently trading at $68,806. Alongside Bitcoin, significant cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH) at $2,730, Solana (SOL) at $169, and XRP, which has gained between 3% and 7%, are showing promising daily increases.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has charged Grant Colthup, the former CEO of collapsed cryptocurrency platform Mine Digital with fraud.
BitMEX will undergo a scheduled downtime for options trading on October 23, 2024, from 03:00 to 03:30 UTC, temporarily halting trading activities.
Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer says a malicious crypto-draining link can appear for some Google users when they search for Sony's new blockchain.
Exchanges will now have until the last week of November to meet new requirements.
The CEO allegedly used the funds to pay company liabilities. The exchange operated for over three years and is currently under liquidation.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said crypto is “almost never” used outside of drugs and criminal activity — but evidence points to the contrary.