Illegal crypto mining farm on state land shut down in Russia

Russian prosecutors have dismantled a massive illegal crypto mining farm operating on state-owned land without permits, disguised as an industrial plant. In Nazarovo, an industrial town in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, prosecutors have shut down an illegal open-air crypto mining operation… дальше »

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KuCoin launches fully licensed crypto exchange in Thailand

KuCoin has officially launched a fully licensed crypto exchange in Thailand, marking the first locally regulated platform under the KuCoin brand. Crypto exchange KuCoin has publicly launched KuCoin Thailand, a fully regulated digital asset trading platform operating under the supervision… дальше »

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Singapore’s MAS issues final warning for unlicensed crypto exchanges to cease operations by June 30

Singaporean financial authorities have issued a final warning to crypto exchanges operating in the region without a license. Exchanges are expected to cease operations by June 30 at the latest. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the Monetary Authority… дальше »

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Tether to open-source upcoming Bitcoin mining operating system

Tether aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible. дальше »

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Tether to start open-sourcing its Bitcoin mining OS

Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to open-source its Bitcoin Mining Operating System, allowing companies of all sizes to access and operate mining infrastructure independently, without relying on proprietary third-party software. дальше »

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Tether to open-source Bitcoin Mining Operating System to empower small, mid-sized miners, says Paolo Ardoino

Tether's open-source MOS could democratize Bitcoin mining, enhancing decentralization and security while enabling smaller players to compete. The post Tether to open-source Bitcoin Mining Operating System to empower small, mid-sized miners, says Paolo Ardoino appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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How Thedex Reshapes Crypto Payment Processing with Improved User Payment Flow

Within the digital age of e-commerce, e-payments, and e-purchasing the convenience, performance, and logic of payment user flow are crucial for businesses and individuals worldwide. The efficient implementation of the payment gateway enhanced by responsive payment flow UI predefines the success of each particular business operating in the internet realm. дальше »

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Crypto ATM operators in Australia hit with cash limits and tougher compliance checks

Australia has introduced new operating conditions and cash transaction limits for crypto ATM providers to curb scams and enhance anti-money laundering compliance. In a June 3 press release, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) stated that crypto ATM… дальше »

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Andromeda launches AI agent Pulsar to enhance web3 platform

Andromeda, the Web3 platform, unveiled Pulsar, an AI-powered agent that will onboard developers who build within the company’s modular Web3 operating system, aOS. Andromeda aims to make Pulsar into a full AI-powered C-suite collaborator, which will be able to assist teams in technology and launch scalable, interoperable dApps across any chain. Pulsar to make Web3 […] дальше »

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Pakistan to allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers

Pakistan will allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to a Bloomberg report, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) overseeing the project confirmed that three underutilized coal-powered plants, currently operating at just 15% capacity, will be repurposed to support this initiative. дальше »

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Pakistan Taps Surplus Power Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers

The country plans on utilizing surplus energy from coal-fired power plants that are currently operating at 15% capacity to mine bitcoin. дальше »

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.DePIN and .XYO Domains Launch to Anchor $18.8B Market and First DePIN Operating System

Unstoppable Domains, a global leader in Web3 digital identity, and XYO, a leader in infrastructure layer for the DEPIN economy, today announced the launch of two groundbreaking top-level domains, . дальше »

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Indonesia suspends World Network, WorldID operations over legal violations

Indonesia’s digital ministry has frozen World Network’s local operating license after authorities found the project was operating under a registration belonging to a different legal entity. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital — also known as Komdigi — has temporarily… дальше »

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Most Bitcoin businesses in El Salvador quietly vanish from the market

El Salvador’s big bet on Bitcoin has hit a snag: nearly all the crypto firms it registered aren’t actually playing by the rules. Nearly 90% of Bitcoin (BTC) service providers registered in El Salvador are not operating, according to a… дальше »

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Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea

KuCoin, along with MEXC and 12 other crypto exchanges, have been removed from Apple’s App Store in South Korea for operating without registration. According to an April 14 report from South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, Apple began blocking access to… дальше »

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Kalshi wins injunction against Nevada in Federal Court

A U.S. District Court in Nevada has granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction, temporarily halting the state’s efforts to block the crypto-based prediction market from operating.  The ruling allows Kalshi to continue offering sports event contracts in Nevada while its legal… дальше »

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Bithumb Sees Dramatic Turnaround with $89 Million Operating Profit in 2024 Amid Growing Crypto Adoption in South Korea

South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has turned around impressively during 2024, and it now finds itself in the black, with operating profits of $89 million and a reported net profit of $110 million. дальше »

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Pro: ‘very crypto-friendly’ era lacks investor follow-through

Crypto is entering the next stage of its evolution, but it’s not driven by hype or surging retail volumes, according to Ayesha Kiani, Chief Operating Officer at MNNC Group. Speaking during a Bloomberg TV interview over the weekend, Kiani said… дальше »

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Thai SEC files complaint against OKX for alleged regulatory violations

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against OKX for operating without a license and other infractions. The Thai SEC has filed a complaint against OKX crypto exchange, citing multiple violations of Thailand’s digital asset regulations, as… дальше »

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Centralization and the dark side of asset tokenization — MEXC exec

Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state or third-party intermediaries. дальше »

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Gate.io Exchange Review 2025: Safety, Features and Fees

Gate. io is a global cryptocurrency exchange offering crypto trading services, a wide range of digital assets, and automated trading tools to investors. The exchange has been operating for over a The post Gate. дальше »

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The future of finance is built on Bitcoin — Ethereum was just the testnet

Opinion by: Alisia Painter, chief operating officer of Botanix LabsWithout Ethereum, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today in terms of bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) to life, making programmability a key feature of blockchains and proving the value of smart contracts at scale. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Upbit operator Dunamu posts 85% surge in operating profit

Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, posted an 85.1% increase in operating profit for 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s halving and pro-crypto policies in the U.S. Dunamu, the company behind South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, had a strong 2024, with… дальше »

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Gate Technology Ltd Rebrands to Gate.io in Europe

Gate Technology Ltd ( the “Company”), previously operating as Gate. MT has officially announced the rebranding from Gate. MT name to Gate. io. This change reflects the Company’s commitment to strengthening its presence across Europe and aligning its operations with the globally recognized Gate. дальше »

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Securitize COO Sonnenshein on crypto’s new era: ‘lawsuits dropped, SEC listening’

The U.S. crypto industry has undergone a significant turning point with help from the White House, according to Securitize Chief Operating Officer Michael Sonnenshein.  Speaking during an interview on Bloomberg TV, the former Grayscale CEO discussed the obvious change in… дальше »

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South Korea Intensifies Crypto Crackdown: KuCoin and Others Face Scrutiny

Key Takeaways: Things are not going too well for unregistered crypto exchanges operating in South Korea. Major exchanges such as KuCoin and BitMEX are among those facing possible sanctions. The The post South Korea Intensifies Crypto Crackdown: KuCoin and Others Face Scrutiny appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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South Korea to Sanction Multiple Crypto Exchanges for Operating Illegally

Coinspeaker South Korea to Sanction Multiple Crypto Exchanges for Operating Illegally South Korean financial authorities will reportedly start sanctions against a list of overseas crypto exchanges for operating without proper licensing. дальше »

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Arda Secures $3 Million in Pre-Seed Round to Build Real Estate’s Operating System

Arda, a blockchain startup that seeks to provide a universal operating system for real estate, announced it has secured $3 million in a pre-seed funding round. While this marks a notable achievement for the company, the funding was raised to empower Arda’s initiative to enhance efficiency in the $380 trillion real estate sector by addressing […] дальше »

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Arda Raises Pre-Seed to Build Real Estate’s Operating System, Led by Ex-Goldman MD & JPMC Crypto Head

New York, United States, 19th March 2025, Chainwire The post Arda Raises Pre-Seed to Build Real Estate’s Operating System, Led by Ex-Goldman MD & JPMC Crypto Head appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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OFAC designates Iranian administrator of darknet marketplace with Bitcoin and Monero addresses

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an Iranian national for operating Nemesis, a darknet drug marketplace, and blacklisted almost 50 crypto addresses tied to it. The U.S. Treasury has taken action against Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national behind Nemesis, a darknet marketplace… дальше »

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SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign”

The SEC filed a lawsuit against Kraken in 2023 The agency argued that the platform was operating without conducting the proper registration Kraken said the SEC’s decision was a “turning point for the future of crypto in the US” The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Kraken, according […] The post SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Kraken Review (2025): Is It a Safe Crypto Exchange to Trade?

Kraken is a popular cryptocurrency exchange that has been operating since 2011. It is well-liked due to its high-security measures, support for various cryptocurrencies, and advanced trading features. дальше »

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U.K. man sentenced to 4 years for illegal crypto ATM operation

Olumide Osunkoya has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally operating cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the United Kingdom. The 46-year-old faced charges related to running crypto ATMs through his company, GidiPlus, with machines installed at multiple locations… дальше »

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Nigerian authorities seeking a $79.5B penalty against Binance

Nigeria’s federal government has sued Binance for a $79. 5B penalty. The government demands $2B in back taxes for 2022-2023. Binance is accused of tax evasion and operating without a license. дальше »

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Platonic Unveils aOS™: The Operating System for Autonomous Finance

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 18th February 2025

The post Platonic Unveils aOS™: The Operating System for Autonomous Finance appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Crypto Exchange Bybit Is No Longer Operating Illegally in France

After more than two years of working with the French regulator, Bybit has come off France AMF's blacklist, the CEO of the exchange said. дальше »

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The lessons learned at Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Congressional hearings

The new majority party cast the former administration’s bank regulators as bullies operating in the shadows, yet surprising agreements were found. дальше »

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Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested Apple and Google to block downloads of crypto exchange apps operating in the country without proper registration, local media reported on Feb. дальше »

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Crypto.com’s Cronos ETF and stablecoin launch on the horizon

Crypto.com, a Singapore-based crypto exchange operating globally, has unveiled plans to file for Cronos ETF and launch a proprietary stablecoin. As part of its roadmap for 2025, Crypto.com is planning to file for the launch of an ETF centered around… дальше »

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KuCoin faces $297 million settlement with DOJ

Crypto exchange KuCoin has reached settlement with the US Department of Justice after pleading guilty to charges related to violation of the US anti-money laundering laws. Specifically, the DOJ had charged KuCoin with operating an unlicensed money transmitter business. дальше »

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KuCoin pleads guilty to operating unlicensed business paying $300M in fines

KuCoin pleads guilty to US charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, agreeing to $300M in fines and forfeitures. The post KuCoin pleads guilty to operating unlicensed business paying $300M in fines appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hong Kong SFC grants new licenses to Panthertrade and YAX

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the… дальше »

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SEC settles with Abra for $1.65m over unregistered crypto lending product

The SEC settles with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, which operates under the name Abra. дальше »

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Here’s why ai16Z surged over 35% today

Agentic AI platform ai16z’s native token has rallied after its founder revealed details about the upcoming update to its AI operating system, Eliza. ai16z (AI16Z) rose 35% to an intra-day high of $1.27 on Jan. 14, while its market cap… дальше »

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Eliza Labs unveils technical whitepaper for Eliza

ai16z advisor Sam Gao has unveiled the technical whitepaper for Eliza, an open-source AI agent operating system. Per a Jan. 14 X post from Gao, the white paper was written by Shaw, the founder of ElizaOS, alongside contributors from other… дальше »

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Russian trio charged in crypto mixer money laundering case

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for operating sanctioned crypto mixers allegedly tapped by North Korean criminals. дальше »

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State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender. io and Sinbad. io — tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts. дальше »

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Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges

Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large. дальше »

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Taiwanese man arrested for illicit USDT use, first case under new AML laws

Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations. Chen, based in Kaohsiung, had been using Facebook groups to solicit cryptocurrency trades and arrange in-person… дальше »

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Bloomberg Highlights BlackRock’s Bitcoin Fund As The Greatest ETF Launch In History

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has set a new benchmark in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since its launch in January 2024.  With over $50 billion in assets amassed in just 11 months, IBIT has achieved a feat unparalleled in the industry, outpacing traditional funds that have been operating for decades. […] дальше »

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