Vietnamese Authorities Thwart $1 Million Crypto Scam, Safeguard 300 Potential Investors
The Hanoi City Police Department in Vietnam recently intervened to prevent a significant cryptocurrency scam that threatened to ensnare 300 potential victims. The scam, orchestrated by a company known as…
Malaysia’s Securities Commission Halts Bybit’s Operations
The Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to cease its operations in the country, citing violations related to running an unregistered digital asset exchange (DAX). The…
Hong Kong Considers Incorporating Bitcoin into National Reserves
In a move that could redefine Hong Kong’s financial strategy, Legislator Wu Jiexhuang has proposed leveraging the “one country, two systems” policy to integrate Bitcoin into the special administrative region’s…
China Implements Stricter Forex Controls Targeting Cryptocurrency Transactions
China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently unveiled stringent regulations aimed at bolstering the scrutiny of financial transactions that include cryptocurrency dealings. These measures compel banks to identify and report…
Tether Transfers $780 Million Worth of Bitcoin to Its Reserve in Largest Allocation Since March
Stablecoin issuer Tether has significantly bolstered its Bitcoin reserves, making its largest transfer since March by moving nearly $780 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate holdings. On December 30,…
Potential Ether Rally in Q1 2025 Faces Mixed Analyst Views
Ether may be poised for a significant rally in the first quarter of 2025, a pattern observed in past cycles following U.S. elections and Bitcoin halving events. Historical data from…
Solana Co-Founder Faces Lawsuit from Ex-Wife Over Staked SOL Profits
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana and current CEO of Cyber Grant, has been sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over allegations that he secretly profited from staking rewards of Solana…
Ethereum’s Long-Term Holder Base Grows in 2024 as Bitcoin’s Declines
Throughout 2024, the landscape of cryptocurrency holding patterns saw notable shifts, particularly among the two leading cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Data from IntoTheBlock, highlighted in a December 30 post on…
Crypto Hackers Employ Sophisticated Fake Job Scams to Distribute Malware
Crypto hackers have developed a sophisticated method to trick individuals into downloading malware that provides unauthorized access to personal computers, ultimately leading to significant financial theft. Blockchain expert Taylor Monahan,…
Centralization Poses Authoritarian Threats to Privacy
David Holtzman, a former military intelligence professional and chief strategy officer at Naoris, a decentralized security protocol, recently emphasized the inherent dangers of centralized data systems to Cointelegraph. Holtzman pointed…
Australia Continues 29-Month Streak of Monthly Increases in Bitcoin ATMs
Australia has seen a continuous monthly increase in Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) for over two years, nearly surpassing the total number in Europe and reinforcing its position as a…
Surge in Squid Game-Inspired Crypto Scams Coincides with Series Release
With the release of the second season of the Netflix hit series “Squid Game,” a wave of related crypto tokens has hit the market, prompting warnings from the community about…
Memecoins See Significant Decline as Market Loses $40 Billion in December
The market capitalization of memecoins experienced a sharp decline in December, reflecting a slowdown in momentum and demand for meme-based cryptocurrencies. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals a tumultuous month for these…
Strive Asset Management Files for Innovative ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in convertible bonds issued by…
Japan’s Prime Minister Hesitant on Bitcoin National Reserve
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed reservations about integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves, highlighting a lack of comprehensive information on how other countries, particularly the United States,…
South Korea Imposes Sanctions on 15 North Koreans Linked to Crypto Thefts and Cyber Crimes
Global governments are intensifying their efforts to combat cyber crimes, with North Korean hackers being implicated in a significant portion of cryptocurrency thefts in 2024. These hackers, including members of…
Singapore and Hong Kong Emerge as Leaders in Blockchain Innovation
Singapore has been declared the global leader in blockchain technology according to a comprehensive study conducted by ApeX Protocol, a multichain liquidity platform. This analysis, which evaluated the world’s foremost…
Russia Explores Using Bitcoin for International Trade, Finance Minister Reveals
In a recent interview with the state-owned news channel Russia-24 on December 25, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov provided insights into Russia’s active experimentation with digital financial assets (DFAs) for…
Memecoins Dominate Crypto Investor Interest in 2024
This year, memecoins have captivated the cryptocurrency community, securing nearly a third of all investor interest according to a recent study by CoinGecko. As speculative tokens, memecoins have both soared…
Turkey Implements Stricter Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Turkey introduced new cryptocurrency regulations during the final week of 2024, taking cues from positive regulatory advancements across major global markets, including Europe. The move reflects a growing trend towards…