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CryptoQuant CEO believes China may have sold its entire 194,000 Bitcoin stash in 2019

CryptoQuant CEO's analysis questions China's official Bitcoin holdings with on-chain data hinting at prior liquidation.

Analysis 1 day ago

CryptoQuant CEO believes China may have sold its entire 194,000 Bitcoin stash in 2019

Japan

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

The trilateral cooperation highlighted the usage of malware and social engineering vectors in the attacks.

Hacks 1 week ago

South Korea

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

The trilateral cooperation highlighted the usage of malware and social engineering vectors in the attacks.

Hacks 1 week ago

India

Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival

Zettai aims to expedite creditor recoveries and relaunch WazirX with enhanced features following critical court decision.

Exchanges 1 day ago

Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival

Indonesia

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

India, Singapore, and Indonesia are transforming the crypto landscape with strong adoption, innovative payment solutions, and explosive trading activity.

Adoption 5 months ago

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

Kazakhstan's strict regulations and international partnerships aim to eradicate illegal crypto activities and enhance AML compliance.

Exchanges 2 weeks ago

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

North Korea

FBI reveals North Korea used LinkedIn to steal $305 million from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin

The FBI stated that a social engineering attack by North Korea's TraderTraitor Group compromised DMM Bitcoin through a Ginco employee.

Hacks 1 month ago

FBI reveals North Korea used LinkedIn to steal $305 million from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin

Singapore

Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival

Zettai aims to expedite creditor recoveries and relaunch WazirX with enhanced features following critical court decision.

Exchanges 1 day ago

Thailand

Thailand navigates crypto with Bitcoin ETF ambitions and Polymarket scrutiny

Thailand seeks to balance innovation with consumer protection with latest crypto moves.

Crypto 1 week ago

Thailand navigates crypto with Bitcoin ETF ambitions and Polymarket scrutiny

Africa

Nigerian SEC warns influencers of new 3 year jail term for promoting ‘unlicensed’ crypto

Nigeria toughens crypto oversight by banning anonymous coins and urging stricter control over asset promotions.

Regulation 1 month ago

Nigerian SEC warns influencers of new 3 year jail term for promoting ‘unlicensed’ crypto

Europe

Croatia

Brazil Fan Token drops 50% fall in hours after the Croatia World Cup loss

BFT was launched by Brazil's government and football federation on August 25, 2021, offering special privileged experiences to investors and sports fans.

Tokens 2 years ago

Brazil Fan Token drops 50% fall in hours after the Croatia World Cup loss

Estonia

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

Estonia has passed new legislation which will impose new regulations on crypto companies and bring them under FSA supervision.

Adoption 10 months ago

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

EU

ECB urged to fast-track digital euro amid Trump’s stablecoin push

ECB board member Piero Cipollone said the expansion of US dollar-pegged stablecoins could potentially weaken European banks.

CBDCs 6 hours ago

ECB urged to fast-track digital euro amid Trump’s stablecoin push

France

Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities

Franch authorities are intensifying efforts to curb burgeoning crypto scams and fraudulent schemes exploiting consumer trust.

Crime 4 weeks ago

Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities

Germany

German regulator orders Worldcoin to enhance privacy measures after biometric data probe

Worldcoin must delete unlawfully collected data within one month, says Bavarian regulator after concluding investigation.

Regulation 1 month ago

German regulator orders Worldcoin to enhance privacy measures after biometric data probe

Gibraltar

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

The impact of the FTX meltdown has outstripped the crypto ecosystem and leeched into the mainstream tech industry and beyond.

Bankruptcy 2 years ago

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

Luxembourg

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

The bond will primarily focus on debts and equities among micro-financing enterprises in emerging economies and Silk Road nations.

Investments 1 year ago

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

Malta

OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion

OKX joins a growing trend of exchanges aligning with MiCA's consumer-centric regulations,.

Exchanges 1 day ago

OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion

Netherlands

Netherlands seeks public input on crypto tax regulations amid EU-wide crackdown

The Netherlands looks to boost crypto transparency with new tax regulations.

Regulation 3 months ago

Netherlands seeks public input on crypto tax regulations amid EU-wide crackdown

Portugal

Major Portuguese bank blocks fiat transfers to crypto platforms

The suspension cited compliance with guidelines published by the European Central Bank.

Banking 2 weeks ago

Major Portuguese bank blocks fiat transfers to crypto platforms

Spain

Coinbase reveals 18% YoY drop in law enforcement requests

Most of the requests were related to criminal enforcement, mainly sent from the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Australia.

Regulation 1 month ago

Coinbase reveals 18% YoY drop in law enforcement requests

Switzerland

Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut

The program, unveiled on Jan. 16, lets customers stake as little as 0.1 ETH, with a 12-week mandatory lock-up period before rewards are distributed.

Adoption 1 week ago

Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut

Russia

Russia’s Bitcoin mining demand triples amid regulatory shifts and price rally

Surge in Bitcoin prices and regulatory clarity triple the demand for mining equipment in Russia.

Crypto 2 weeks ago

Russia’s Bitcoin mining demand triples amid regulatory shifts and price rally

UK

a16z retreats from UK as Trump administration revitalizes US crypto scene

The report highlighted that a16z plans to limit time and resources applied to the UK.

Crypto 5 hours ago

a16z retreats from UK as Trump administration revitalizes US crypto scene

Middle East

Iran

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Iran's digital rial will leverage Shetab network for rapid transactions, boosting the nation's modern banking status within the region.

CBDCs 2 months ago

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Israel

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

Polymarket's decentralized platform attracts record user engagement with over 89,000 new accounts in September.

Culture 4 months ago

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

Turkey

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

Tether's boron-backed token proposal could transform Turkey's commodity trading landscape, offering new economic opportunities.

RWA 3 months ago

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

UAE

HashKey expands global footprint with Dubai virtual asset license approval

HashKey's approval from Dubai authorities marks its latest achievement in becoming a global digital asset leader.

Exchanges 2 weeks ago

HashKey expands global footprint with Dubai virtual asset license approval

North America

US

Congress probing crypto industry’s ‘systematic’ debanking under Biden regime

The Committee is asking for evidence regarding cases of crypto firms being denied of banking services.

Crypto 2 hours ago

Congress probing crypto industry’s ‘systematic’ debanking under Biden regime

Canada

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF shines amid sector outflows, expands to Canada

BlackRock expands iShares Bitcoin Trust to Canada after leading US Bitcoin ETF inflows.

Crypto 2 weeks ago

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF shines amid sector outflows, expands to Canada

Mexico

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

This movement will allow users to buy USDC directly using Brazilian Reais and Mexican Pesos, reducing conversion costs to U.S. dollars.

Stablecoins 4 months ago

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

Miami

Pro-Bitcoin U.S. presidential candidate Francis Suarez suspends campaign

The Miami mayor was one of the three Republican candidates known for his support of the emerging crypto industry.

Politics 1 year ago

Pro-Bitcoin U.S. presidential candidate Francis Suarez suspends campaign

New York

New York and Bank of England collaborate to align global crypto regulations

NYDFS and BOE set to enhance digital finance regulation through collaborative TRE initiative.

Regulation 2 weeks ago

New York and Bank of England collaborate to align global crypto regulations

Puerto Rico

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

Binance takes on financial exclusion with 'Send Cash' in Latin America, sustaining innovation amid regulatory hurdles.

Exchanges 1 year ago

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

San Francisco

OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo, custom GPTs, and more at OpenAI DevDay

The upgrades will bring GPT-4's knowledge base up to 2023, increase input capacity, and enable custom tools for users.

AI 1 year ago

OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo, custom GPTs, and more at OpenAI DevDay

Seattle

US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

The prosecutors are justifying the historic $4.3 billion penalty saying Binance willfully violated the laws, led by senior executives.

Exchanges 11 months ago

US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

Wyoming

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson vows legal action over Wyoming stablecoin snub

Wyoming's stablecoin commission faces backlash from Cardano for bypassing inclusive blockchain procedures.

Stablecoins 2 months ago

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson vows legal action over Wyoming stablecoin snub

Oceania

Australia

ASIC sues Binance Australia over investor misclassification and protections

ASIC claims Binance denied over 500 retail investors necessary safeguards by misclassifying them as wholesale clients.

Legal 1 month ago

ASIC sues Binance Australia over investor misclassification and protections

South America

Brazil

Binance becomes first crypto exchange with broker-dealer license in Brazil

Binance's landmark broker-dealer license in Brazil marks significant progress in aligning with local crypto regulations.

Exchanges 3 weeks ago

Binance becomes first crypto exchange with broker-dealer license in Brazil

El Salvador

Tether to relocate global headquarters to Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador

El Salvador's regulatory clarity and digital aspirations lure Tether to establish its global headquarters.

Stablecoins 2 weeks ago

Tether to relocate global headquarters to Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador

Venezuela

Venezuelans turn to VPNs as government restricts Binance access

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro also imposed a 10-day ban on the social media platform X.

Exchanges 6 months ago

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Silencio Network Officially Launches, Revolutionizing Noise Data Collection Globally

Bitcoin ETFs eclipse traditional rivals with $4.2 billion in 2025 inflows

‘Bitcoin only or no stockpile’ – digital asset reserve plans frustrate Bitcoiners

Solana’s DEX ecosystem dominance nears 50% with record $200B trading volume

USDC supply surpasses $50 billion as users increasingly prefer Solana blockchain

Bitcoin ETFs see $802.5 million inflow post-Trump inauguration, led by BlackRock

Donald Trump confirms memecoin launch, says billions in profits is ‘peanuts’ for his team

From failure to fortune: Jonathan Bouzanquet on blockchain and gaming

Swaroop Hegde discusses Powerloom’s mission to reshape data integrity in blockchain

Exploring DeFi on Telegram: Alexander Sudeykin on EVAA Protocol and the TON ecosystem

On-chain AI and the future of privacy: Jesse Glass talks identity, AGI, and Decide AI’s 2025 roadmap

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CryptoQuant CEO believes China may have sold its entire 194,000 Bitcoin stash in 2019

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

FBI reveals North Korea used LinkedIn to steal $305 million from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin

Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival