Increased Cryptocurrency-Related Criminal Activities in Australia Lead to Calls for Stricter Regulation
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the nation’s financial intelligence and regulatory body, has recently published its 2024 Money Laundering National Risk Assessment. This comprehensive report highlights an…
Bitcoin Climbs Back to $62,500 as Markets React to Weekend Incident Involving Trump
Financial markets have exhibited notable fluctuations following the recent attempted attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump, occurring on a Saturday. This event has notably shifted the dynamics within various…
Ethereum Surpasses $3,300, Anticipated ETF Approvals Could Fuel Further Gains
As the financial world stands on the precipice of a significant shift, Ethereum (ETH) has witnessed a remarkable price increase, surpassing the $3,300 mark. This surge comes in anticipation of…
Scammer Returns $9.3 Million in DAI to Victim a Decade After Phishing Attack
In an unexpected turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned nearly $9.3 million to a victim after stealing $24 million from them in a phishing attack last September. This…
Bitcoin Whales Snapped Up $4.3B of BTC Amid Price Slump
Bitcoin whales took full advantage of the crypto market slump earlier this month, accumulating 71,000 Bitcoin amid the fastest rate of Bitcoin stacking since April 2023. Significant Accumulation During Market…
Internet Computer Protocol Promotes Blockchain Engagement in Africa
Nigerian youths have been urged to actively engage with blockchain technology to enhance their global competitiveness. Adedayo Adebajo, co-founder of ICP Hub Sahara, emphasized this during the second DecaHack cohort…
Trump Allegedly ‘In Good Spirits,’ Plans to Attend Nashville Bitcoin Conference
Former United States President Donald Trump plans to proceed with his scheduled appearance at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, despite surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania.…
Donald Trump Memecoin Surges 52% After Assassination Attempt
The price of the largest Donald Trump memecoin, MAGA (TRUMP), surged more than 30% following an assassination attempt on the former United States president while he was speaking on stage…
Donald Trump Vows to Put an End to Joe Biden’s “War on Crypto”
The cryptocurrency market’s rapid growth has established it as a significant topic in modern investment and political discussions. During a recent address in West Palm Beach, Florida, former President Donald…
Germany Holds 9K Bitcoin Left After Massive Sell-Off in Just Three Weeks
The German government’s Bitcoin wallet has dwindled to 9,094 Bitcoin, a mere 18% of its original holdings, following a series of large transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges on July 11. The…
US Lawmaker Urges Congress to Declare Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria a ‘Hostage’
Representative Rich McCormick has introduced a resolution to the US Congress urging lawmakers to consider a detained Binance executive in Nigeria as a hostage. The executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has been…
Analyst Predicts Ethereum ETF Inflows Could Reach $10B, Pushing ETH to New Highs
The introduction of Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is expected to bring significant investment inflows, potentially up to $10 billion, which could drive Ether prices to all-time highs by the end…
Judge Has ‘Strong Views’ About Coinbase Inquiry into Gensler’s Private Messages
A federal judge overseeing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against Coinbase has suggested that the cryptocurrency exchange may not be able to investigate Chair Gary Gensler’s private…
Coinbase Launches Unified Onchain Monitoring Through New Wallet App
Coinbase is set to release a new version of its cryptocurrency wallet, designed to enable users to access and manage their portfolios across multiple platforms from a single interface. Comprehensive…
SEC Decides Not to Pursue Enforcement Action Against Paxos
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its intention to cease its investigation into stablecoin issuer Paxos and will not file an enforcement case. This decision comes after…
Crypto Miners in Malaysia Stole $723M in Electricity Since 2018
In Malaysia, illegal cryptocurrency mining operations have siphoned off approximately $723 million worth of electricity between 2018 and 2023, a staggering revelation made by the country’s Deputy Minister for Energy…
Potential Security Breach at Compound Finance Site, According to ZachXBT
The Compound Finance website appears to have been hijacked, as crypto investigator ZachXBT has recently warned the digital finance community to steer clear of the site due to potential security…
The Struggles of Law Enforcement with Sophisticated Crypto Laundering Techniques
A recent report by Chainalysis highlights the growing challenge posed by sophisticated money laundering techniques within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Released on July 11, the “Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency Report” reveals…
Accelerator Highlights Increase in Crypto Startups in Asia and Africa This Year
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency startups, the first half of 2024 has marked a significant shift in the geographical distribution of new companies entering the space. Recent data…
US Lawmakers Convene with Crypto Industry Executives in Capitol Hill Roundtable
On July 10, a strategic roundtable was held in Washington D.C., bringing together members of the United States Congress and a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, who participated in…