WazirX hack victims to receive aid from new CoinSwitch fund

CoinSwitch has announced a $70 million recovery program, “CoinSwitch Cares,” aimed at helping WazirX users recover losses from a July 2024 cyberattack. The two-year initiative, seeks to restore confidence in India’s crypto ecosystem by providing financial relief to affected individuals.… дальше »

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Authorities Tighten Grip on Rising Crypto Scams and AI Fraud: Over $4 Million Recovered

Authorities worldwide appears to be ramping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams and AI-related fraud, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting victims. Recent cases from Vietnam, the United States, and Hong Kong highlight the growing sophistication of these criminal activities and the global response aimed at dismantling these operations. Notably, with cryptocurrency […] дальше »

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China’s new FX rules escalate crypto crackdown - What’s next?

China’s foreign exchange regulator announced new rules aimed at tightening oversight of cryptocurrency activities.  China remains the second-largest holder of Bitcoin globally, owning about The post China’s new FX rules escalate crypto crackdown - What’s next? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ukraine promises sanctions over Russia’s use of Bitcoin in foreign trade: report

Ukraine is gearing up to block Russia’s use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in foreign trade, with sanctions already in the works. The government of Ukraine has unveiled plans to impose “sanctions and other solutions” aimed at blocking Russia‘s use… дальше »

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Russia’s central bank to combat illegal crypto OTC services with new surveillance platform: report

Russia’s central bank is set to develop a new platform that would help it crack down on illegal crypto OTC services and suspicious financial activities. The central bank of Russia is reportedly planning to create a new platform aimed at… дальше »

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Can IntelMarkets Impress At Launch Like Solana in 2021?

In 2021, the SOL price experienced a staggering surge of 25,000%, capturing the crypto community’s attention. Since then, many tokens in the market have aimed to replicate Solana’s remarkable rally, yet most have struggled to achieve similar success. дальше »

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Philippine SEC proposes strict new rules for crypto service providers

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft of its proposed “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” aimed at regulating the country’s booming cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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South Korea, US team up to craft new strategies against North Korean crypto heists: report

The U.S. and South Korea have reportedly partnered to develop tools aimed at countering North Korea-linked crypto thefts and tracking billions of dollars in stolen digital assets. The United States and South Korea are said to be working together to… дальше »

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Tether’s $775 million Rumble investment sparks stock 35% surge

Tether Limited is set to invest $775 million in video-sharing platform Rumble as part of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting decentralization efforts, according to a Dec. 20 press release. The news caused a sharp spike in Rumble’s stock, which surged in after-hours trading, climbing 35. дальше »

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UK aims for balanced crypto regulation with FCA-led consultation

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at refining regulations for crypto, according to a Dec. 16 statement. The initiative signals the FCA’s commitment to crafting a balanced framework that nurtures innovation while addressing risks in the crypto sector. дальше »

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Texas House Unveils Bill To Create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives took a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into state financial strategy by introducing a bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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Marinade Finance offers new governance proposal to tackle oversized role of MEV

Solana DeFi platform Marinade Finance has offered a series of governance proposals aimed at tackling unchecked MEV to ensure decentralization and safety in the ecosystem. Marinade Finance posted its governance proposal titled “Tackling Malicious Validators and Democratizing MEV on Solana”… дальше »

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Australia targets illegal crypto ATM operators with new regulatory task force

Regulators in Australia are stepping up oversight of the cryptocurrency sector with a new task force aimed at cracking down on illegal crypto ATM operators. According to a recent statement from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the agency has created an internal task force to oversee crypto ATM operators and crack down […] дальше »

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Japan’s Metaplanet to reward shareholders with Bitcoin for holding stock

Metaplanet is set to distribute Bitcoin to shareholders through a lottery system, aimed at incentivizing participation in its new initiative with SBI VC Trade. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet has unveiled a new shareholder benefit program, offering Bitcoin (BTC) rewards through a… дальше »

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How The Fed Put a Hit on Facebook’s Libra

When Facebook (later Meta) announced its ambitious Libra project in 2019, it was pitched as a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize the global financial system. Spearheaded by David Marcus, a former PayPal executive, the project aimed to create a blockchain-based digital currency that would facilitate real-time, low-cost international transactions. дальше »

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Binance Labs announces investment in Astherus

Binance’s venture capital and incubation arm has invested in Astherus, a decentralized finance platform aimed at maximizing real yield for digital assets. Binance Labs announced the investment in the multi-asset liquidity hub on Nov. 28. The capital will enable Astherus… дальше »

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Arbitrum launches $1m grants program to bolster AI innovation

Arbitrum Foundation has introduced a $1 million grants program aimed at boosting artificial intelligence innovation on the Arbitrum network. The Trailblazer AI Grant is an initiative that will offer grant support for builders looking to bring innovative AI projects to… дальше »

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Morocco to legalize cryptocurrency after six-year ban: what changed?

Morocco is poised to lift its 2017 ban on cryptocurrencies, introducing legislation aimed at creating a regulated framework for crypto transactions. This marks a significant shift in policy as the country seeks to embrace the growing global trend of digital assets while addressing concerns about their misuse. дальше »

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Bybit Web3 launches Sui Wonderland 2024, advancing blockchain ecosystems

Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Sui Wonderland 2024, a landmark initiative aimed at driving engagement and innovation within the Sui blockchain ecosystem. дальше »

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Another SEC loss: Judge rejects rule targeting crypto brokers

A federal court in Texas has struck down a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that expanded the definition of a broker to include decentralized finance platforms and other crypto entities.  The SEC’s broker-dealer rule, finalized in February 2024, aimed to… дальше »

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Chris Giancarlo, ex-CFTC chair, emerges as frontrunner for White House ‘crypto czar’ role

Chris Giancarlo leads the shortlist for Trumps potential crypto role, aimed at boosting US crypto growth and easing regulatory burdens. The post Chris Giancarlo, ex-CFTC chair, emerges as frontrunner for White House ‘crypto czar’ role appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Circle’s USDC to launch on Aptos with Stripe adding support

Aptos Foundation announced that Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol will launch on the Aptos blockchain.  Along with this launch, Stripe is also adding support for Aptos (APT) in its crypto payment products, a move aimed at streamlining payments… дальше »

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Dojima Foundation launches Omnichain Web to drive Web3 adoption

The Dojima Foundation has unveiled the Omnichain Web, a revolutionary infrastructure aimed at simplifying Web3 adoption by enhancing interoperability across decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain ecosystems. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining profits in Russia to face new 15% tax rules, officials say

The Russian government has greenlit draft amendments to a bill aimed at taxing crypto mining and transactions. Russia is moving forward with a draft amendment to its Bitcoin (BTC) mining legislation, introducing new tax rules for crypto mining, transactions, and… дальше »

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Plus Wallet Vs. Exodus—Which Wallet Dominates in the Era of Coinbase’s New Token?

The cryptocurrency industry is always on the move, adapting to fulfill the growing demands for better functionality and stronger security. A recent development is Coinbase’s launch of its first native token on Solana, cbBTC, aimed at enhancing Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance. дальше »

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Wintermute secures approval to overhaul Ethena’s revenue sharing model

The Ethena Foundation announced on Nov. 15 that the risk committee approved Wintermute’s proposal to overhaul revenue sharing for the Ethena protocol. The changes, aimed at benefiting staked ENA (sENA) holders, are expected to take effect by the end of November, pending the finalization of implementation details. дальше »

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French firm SG-FORGE plans EURCV stablecoin launch on XRP Ledger

SG-FORGE, the digital asset subsidiary of Societe Generale, is set to launch its Euro-pegged stablecoin EURCV on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a move aimed at enhancing cross-border payment systems in Europe. дальше »

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DeFi Technologies creates SolFi to be its ‘MicroStrategy for Solana’

DeFi Technologies, a company bridging traditional finance with cryptocurrency by providing exposure to digital assets, has announced a new platform aimed at adding Solana to its balance sheet. In an announcement on Nov. дальше »

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XRP Set To Gain Massively As Ripple CEO Brad Garlighouse Urges Trump to Overhaul SEC for Crypto Clarity

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Kaspa (KAS) Listing on Major Exchanges? Here’s Why Timing Is Key

Analyst Tkala (@tkalakaspa) lately shared insights into Kaspa’s (KAS) potential listing on Tier 1 (T1) exchanges, such as Binance and Coinbase. His observations point to behind-the-scenes buying strategies and strategic timing aimed at maximizing returns. дальше »

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Plus Wallet Redefines Wallet Industry with Its Coin Listings; Insights on Trust Wallet’s CEO Advancing DeFi & Binance’s Wealth Hub

Eowyn Chen, the CEO of Trust Wallet, is actively promoting user empowerment and self-custody within decentralized finance (DeFi). In parallel, Binance is making headlines with its newly launched wealth management platform aimed at traditional financial managers interested in cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Coinbase wrapped Bitcoin deploys on Solana, aimed at growing DeFi market

The deployment will allow users to utilize Bitcoin in Solana’s burgeoning DeFi ecosystem, according to Coinbase. 

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Swiss bank UBS tests blockchain for cross-border payments with digital cash

UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions. Multinational investment giant UBS has completed a pilot of its blockchain-based payment system dubbed “UBS Digital Cash,” aimed at improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions.… дальше »

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BNB Chain unveils tokenization solution to power web3 for businesses

BNB Chain has launched a tokenization solution aimed at helping individuals and small businesses onboard to web3. The one-stop tokenization solution offers both real-world asset tokenization and corporate tokenization, according to a press release from the BNB Chain team shared… дальше »

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Coinbase debuts engineering hub in Singapore to empower local crypto community

Crypto exchange Coinbase has unveiled a new initiative in Singapore to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase is doubling down on Singapore with a new engineering hub aimed at supporting local developers and expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.… дальше »

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Swift, UBS, and Chainlink pilot blockchain tokenized fund 

In collaboration with UBS Asset Management and Chainlink, Swift has concluded a pilot program aimed at simplifying tokenized fund transactions using its existing financial network. This initiative, launched under Singapore’s Project Guardian, explored how blockchain technology could integrate digital assets… дальше »

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Paxos launches USDG global dollar network with partners including Robinhood, Kraken

Paxos has joined forces with major industry players to launch the Global Dollar Network, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide. The partnership, announced on Nov. дальше »

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Shiba Inu’s big bet: $2.35 billion Blockchain Hub sends SHIB price higher

As Americans gear up to cast their votes in the US presidential election, Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at positioning the United States as a global leader in blockchain technology. дальше »

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TON Accelerator unveils $5m program to drive cross-chain product growth

TON Accelerator, an incubation project for The Open Network blockchain, has launched a new program aimed at accelerating innovation and adoption within the TON ecosystem. On Nov. 4, the TON Accelerator team announced the launch of a $5 million program… дальше »

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Sonic SVM partners Solayer, Adrastea to expand Solana restaking

Sonic, a layer-2 blockchain for gaming on Solana, has announced partnerships with Solayer and Adrastea Finance aimed at expanding the Solana restaking ecosystem. The Sonic SVM team revealed it was joining forces with the Solana (SOL)-based protocols on Oct. 31.… дальше »

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MicroStrategy Sets Sights on $42 Billion Bitcoin Buy with Ambitious 21/21 Plan

MicroStrategy (MSTR) has unveiled a massive three-year capital raise strategy totaling $42 billion, aimed at acquiring more Bitcoin. дальше »

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Popular YouTuber MrBeast Allegedly Involved in $23 Million Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme Aimed at Fans

A crypto analytics account on X/Twitter known as Lookonchain published allegations regarding popular YouTuber MrBeast and his involvement with various cryptocurrency tokens. According to their analysis, they claim MrBeast, who has over 31 million followers on X, benefited from trading several crypto tokens. дальше »

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Could Trump’s World Liberty stablecoin compete with Tether and USDC?

In a bold expansion, Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is reportedly planning to develop its own stablecoin—a USD-backed digital asset aimed at creating stability in the volatile crypto space. дальше »

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Ethereum Co-Founder Buterin Introduces ‘The Splurge’ Upgrade

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled “The Splurge,” a comprehensive set of protocol upgrades aimed at addressing a variety of challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem. In his latest blog post titled “Possible futures of the Ethereum protocol, part 6: The Splurge,” Buterin delves into the technical intricacies of upcoming enhancements that seek to propel Ethereum […] дальше »

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How Much Ripple (XRP) Do You Need to Retire by the End of This Bull Run?

In a YouTube video, Rob from the XRP 007 Channel engages his audience addressing the question of how much XRP one might need to retire in 2025. This marks a timely follow-up after more than a year, aimed at invigorating viewers with fresh insights into the XRP landscape. дальше »

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Pennsylvania House passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill for digital asset clarity

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Oct. 24 aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. дальше »

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Critical US swing state passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill to protect BTC holders

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Oct. 24 aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. дальше »

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Denmark’s Tax Law Council proposes taxing unrealized crypto gains

Denmark’s Tax Law Council has recommended the introduction of a legislative bill aimed at taxing unrealized gains and losses on cryptocurrency assets, a move that could significantly reshape the landscape for Danish crypto investors. дальше »

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Bitcoin miner TeraWulf seeks $350m in convertible notes for stock buybacks

Crypto mining firm TeraWulf plans to offer $350 million in convertible senior notes due 2030 to qualified institutional buyers, with proceeds aimed at corporate purposes. Maryland-headquartered Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm TeraWulf announced its intention to offer $350 million in convertible… дальше »

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Aventus Network Confirms Launch of Aventus 2.0, Key to Driving Enterprise Use Cases to Polkadot

Aventus, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain solutions and parachain on Polkadot, today confirms the launch of Aventus 2.0, an evolution of the Aventus Network aimed at establishing a stronger foundation for long-term growth and value capture.  дальше »

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