Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims to advance this initiative during its 2025 chairmanship, […]
The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 11, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. In the editorial, readers discover how MARA Holdings, the largest Bitcoin mining company by market cap, strategically accumulates BTC, outperforming […]
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has seen a notable influx of cryptocurrency donations. A political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump pulled in $ 7.5 million during the third quarter, underscoring a growing interest from the crypto community. Trump Campaign Receives $ 7.5 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations Trump’s campaign contributions came in via various …
The Nigerian government received nearly $ 100,000 from two cryptocurrency firms accused of conducting unlicensed conversions of tether (USDT) to naira and vice versa. The two Nigerian cryptocurrency firms, Paparaxy Global Ventures Limited and Lemskin Technologies Limited were accused of operating without a banking license. Plea Agreement The Nigerian Federal Government recently received nearly …
Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) network focused on non-fungible token (NFT) advancements, has been awarded 750,000 OP tokens ($ 1.35 million) in the 28th cycle of Optimism Governance grants. This funding aims to accelerate innovation within the NFT space and onboard new users to the platform. Optimism Awards Mint Blockchain $ …
AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s digital strategy. AE Coin is a fiat-backed stablecoin, meaning each coin is backed by the AED […]
A German national accused of orchestrating a $ 150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising massive returns, before siphoning off millions in cryptocurrency and disappearing just before his trial. An …
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $ 130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing complexity of cyber financial crimes, particularly those involving cryptocurrency. Ohio’s New Fraud Unit Recovers $ 130K From Crypto Scam Ohio Attorney General …
As of today, Oct. 6, 2024, the countdown to the end of the year continues, with just 87 days left. Bitcoin (BTC) is holding strong at just over $ 62,000, although it’s still trailing 15.6% below its record high from seven months ago. Meanwhile, ethereum (ETH) is facing a steeper climb, currently priced at …
In October 2024, the latest data shows that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) hold $ 24.5 billion in treasuries, down by $ 12.6 billion since the end of March. Optimism’s DAO, which boasted $ 8.3 billion on Mar. 24, has seen its treasury shrink to $ 3.8 billion, making it the largest …
According to the latest market updates, two fresh-faced crypto assets, moo deng (MOODENG) and hamster kombat (HMSTR), have faced some dips over the past 24 hours. While HMSTR had a rocky launch, MOODENG initially skyrocketed, but the meme token has since tumbled 45.6% below its highest value. Crypto Rollercoaster: Newly Launched Crypto Assets See Massive […]
Stablecoins, the cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar to keep their value steady, can still face failures. Several well-known examples demonstrate that maintaining stability is more challenging than it appears. So, how does something designed to be ‘stable’ unravel? A Historical Review of Stablecoin De-Pegging Incidents There’s no doubt that these stablecoins […]
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been released from U.S. custody after serving a four-month sentence for his role in compliance failures at Binance. His sentence followed a plea deal that included a $ 50 million fine and stepping down as Binance’s CEO. Despite his prison sentence, Zhao remains incredibly wealthy, …
U.S. authorities have seized over $ 6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency platforms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recovered the funds using blockchain tracing. DOJ Seizes $ …
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered a new threat: a mobile crypto drainer app found on Google Play. This app, deceptively posing as the legitimate WalletConnect tool, exploited the growing popularity of digital assets and targeted users directly on their mobile devices. Over five months, it achieved more than 10,000 downloads and stole around $ […]