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Hong Kong police officers arrest suspects in a deepfake crypto scam operation involving $46 million in fraudulent activity.

Hong Kong Police Dismantle $46M Deepfake Crypto Scam, Arrest 27

October 17, 2024 Dan K

Hong Kong police arrested 27 suspects involved in a $46M deepfake crypto scam, using AI to defraud victims through fake romance and investment platforms.

Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank headquarters with digital coin icons symbolizing stablecoin remittance services.

Thailand’s Oldest Bank Introduces Stablecoin Remittance Services for Cross-Border Payments

October 16, 2024 Dan K

Siam Commercial Bank launches stablecoin services for cross-border payments, reducing transaction costs and promoting financial inclusion through Lightnet.

Italian government proposes increasing Bitcoin capital gains tax to 42% in 2024 budget.

Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42%

October 16, 2024 Dan K

Italy plans to increase the Bitcoin capital gains tax from 26% to 42% and eliminate the 750 million euro threshold for the Digital Services Tax.

European regulators discussing mandatory cybersecurity audits for crypto firms

EU Markets Regulator Demands Enhanced Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Firms

October 16, 2024 Dan K

The EU regulator ESMA calls for mandatory cybersecurity audits for crypto firms to strengthen defenses against increasing cyber threats in the industry.

Binance and Indian police seize $100,000 in USDT from a renewable energy scam

Binance and Delhi Police Bust $100,000 Renewable Energy Scam

October 15, 2024 Dan K

Binance and Delhi Police dismantle a $100,000 renewable energy scam, seizing USDT and uncovering fraudulent claims tied to India’s solar power goals.

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

Sui Foundation Refutes $400M SUI Token Sell-Off by Insiders Amid Price Surge

October 15, 2024 Dan K

The Sui Foundation denies insider sales of $400M in SUI tokens during a price rally, attributing the activity to an infrastructure partner with locked tokens.

OMNI crypto chart showing sharp price spike amid massive trading volume

HTX Partners with TradingView to Enable Direct Crypto Trading on the Platform

October 15, 2024 Dan K

HTX and TradingView partner up to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly on TradingView’s platform, improving convenience and trading efficiency.

Crypto project WLFI announces 100k whitelisted investors and the addition of Paxos co-founder Rich Teo as stablecoin lead.

Trump’s WLFI Whitelists 100k Investors, Adds Paxos Co-founder Rich Teo

October 14, 2024 Dan K

World Liberty Financial whitelists 100k investors ahead of the WLFI token presale and announces Rich Teo, Paxos co-founder, as stablecoin lead.

Blockchain

Brazil Central Bank Opens Applications for Digital Currency Pilot Project

October 14, 2024 Dan K

Brazil’s Central Bank launches the second phase of the Drex pilot, inviting companies to submit applications for the digital real from Oct. 14 to Nov. 29.

Monochrome Asset Management announces the launch of Australia’s first spot Ethereum ETF (IETH) on the Cboe exchange.

Monochrome Asset Management Prepares to Launch Australia’s First Spot Ether ETF on Cboe

October 14, 2024 Dan K

Monochrome Asset Management launches Australia’s first spot Ethereum ETF (IETH) on Cboe, offering investors a regulated way to gain exposure to Ethereum.

Year: 2024

Hong Kong Police Dismantle $46M Deepfake Crypto Scam, Arrest 27

Thailand’s Oldest Bank Introduces Stablecoin Remittance Services for Cross-Border Payments

Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42%

EU Markets Regulator Demands Enhanced Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Firms

Binance and Delhi Police Bust $100,000 Renewable Energy Scam

Sui Foundation Refutes $400M SUI Token Sell-Off by Insiders Amid Price Surge

HTX Partners with TradingView to Enable Direct Crypto Trading on the Platform

Trump’s WLFI Whitelists 100k Investors, Adds Paxos Co-founder Rich Teo

Brazil Central Bank Opens Applications for Digital Currency Pilot Project

Monochrome Asset Management Prepares to Launch Australia’s First Spot Ether ETF on Cboe

Africa’s Crypto Economy Surges 52% as $205B in On-Chain Flows Signal Mainstream Shift