Blockchain Archives - Page 38 of 42

Joana Cotar, German Bundestag member, speaking about Bitcoin.

German Lawmaker Calls Government’s Recent Mass Bitcoin Sell-Off “Not Sensible”

July 5, 2024 Dan K

Joana Cotar criticizes Germany’s mass Bitcoin sell-off, urging the government to hold BTC as a strategic reserve and develop a comprehensive Bitcoin strategy.

Illustration of cryptocurrency phishing scam showing a hacker stealing digital assets from a computer.

Crypto Scammers Stole Nearly $60M from 20 Victims in H1 2024

July 5, 2024 Dan K

Crypto scammers stole nearly $60M from 20 victims in H1 2024, contributing to a total of $314M in phishing-related losses, reports Scam Sniffer.

New Zealand tax authority cracking down on crypto investors avoiding tax disclosures.

New Zealand Cracks Down on Crypto Investors Avoiding Tax Disclosures

July 4, 2024 Dan K

New Zealand’s tax authority targets crypto traders avoiding tax disclosures. The IRD has identified 227,000 users involved in NZ $7.8b transactions.

Basel Committee Approves Crypto Disclosure Framework for Banks

Global Banking Regulators Approve Framework for Banks to Disclose Crypto Exposure

July 4, 2024 Dan K

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has approved a framework for banks to disclose their crypto exposure starting 2026, enhancing market discipline.

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Bitget Sees India as High-Priority Market, Mulls Expansion

July 3, 2024 Dan K

Bitget considers India a high-priority market and is engaging with local regulators for licensing, aiming to serve India’s rapidly growing crypto user base.

Grant Cardone’s $42 million Golden Beach mansion, now listed on blockchain platform Propy.

Grant Cardone Lists $42M Property on Propy

July 2, 2024 Dan K

Grant Cardone lists his $42 million Golden Beach property on Propy, embracing blockchain technology for secure, transparent real estate transactions.

Jeremy Allaire speaking at a conference, announcing Circle's MiCA license acquisition.

Circle Wins Europe’s First Stablecoin License via MiCA

July 1, 2024 Dan K

Circle secures Europe’s first MiCA stablecoin license, authorizing USDC and EURC services. Will this challenge Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin market?

Singapore cityscape with financial district, highlighting concerns about digital payment token services.

Singapore Flags Higher Terrorism Financing Risk for Digital Payment Token Services

July 1, 2024 Dan K

Singapore raises terrorism financing risk for digital payment tokens from “medium-low” to “medium-high,” citing anonymity and cross-border transaction concerns.

Vitalik Buterin addressing cryptocurrency regulations and proposing solutions.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Decries State of Crypto Regulations as ‘Anarcho-Tyranny’

June 30, 2024 Dan K

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin criticizes current crypto regulations as ‘anarcho-tyranny’ , emphasizing the need for clearer rules to protect and foster innovation.

US Courtroom image representing legal proceedings against Binance and CZ

US Judge Allows Major Portion of SEC Lawsuit Against Binance and CZ to Proceed

June 29, 2024 Dan K

A US court has ruled that key claims in the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance and CZ will proceed, impacting the cryptocurrency exchange’s operations.