Blockchain Japan’s FSA Pushes for Stronger Internal Audits in Crypto Exchanges December 26, 2024 Dan KJapan’s FSA urges enhanced internal audits for crypto exchanges in its 2024 guidelines, aiming for better financial oversight and cyber risk mitigation.
Blockchain South Korea Sanctions 15 North Koreans Over Crypto Heists and Cyber Theft December 26, 2024 Dan KSouth Korea sanctioned 15 North Koreans tied to $1.3B crypto thefts in 2024, accusing them of funding DPRK’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.
Blockchain Access Control Exploits Account for Nearly 80% of Crypto Hacks in 2024 December 25, 2024 Dan KAccess control flaws caused 78% of $3B crypto hacks in 2024, targeting DeFi, CeFi, and gaming, Hacken’s report highlights emerging threats.
Blockchain Russia Expands Use of Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Says Finance Minister December 25, 2024 Dan KRussia is using Bitcoin and digital assets for foreign trade, bypassing sanctions. Finance Minister Siluanov confirmed these developments on Dec. 25.
Blockchain Turkey Implements Stricter Crypto AML Regulations Starting February 2025 December 25, 2024 Dan KTurkey’s crypto AML rules, effective Feb. 2025, require user identification for $425+ transactions and allow halting of risky transfers lacking info.
Blockchain DeFi Hacks Drop 40% in 2024, CeFi Breaches Surge to $694M December 24, 2024 Dan KDeFi losses fall 40% in 2024 to $474M, while CeFi breaches surge to $694M. Improved DeFi protocols contrast with CeFi’s growing vulnerabilities.
Uncategorized Russia to Enforce Regional Crypto Mining Bans Starting January 2025 December 24, 2024 Dan KRussia will ban crypto mining in select regions starting Jan. 2025, citing energy shortages and price gaps, with restrictions lasting until Mar. 2031.
Bitcoin MicroStrategy Acquires 5,262 BTC for $561M, Total Holdings Reach 444,262 BTC December 23, 2024 Dan KMicroStrategy buys 5,262 BTC for $561M, raising its holdings to 444,262 BTC. Joining Nasdaq 100 highlights its growing influence in Bitcoin advocacy.
Uncategorized Italy Fines OpenAI $15M Over Data Protection, Privacy Breaches December 23, 2024 Dan KItaly fined OpenAI €15M for privacy breaches, citing lack of transparency, data misuse, and inadequate age verification for its AI tool ChatGPT.
Blockchain California Residents Indicted in $22M Crypto Fraud Case December 22, 2024 Dan KCalifornia residents Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo indicted for a $22M crypto fraud involving NFT rugpulls and investor scams, facing decades in prison.
