Blockchain - Crypto News And Market Updates

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Niagara Regional Police to Issue Fraud Warnings on Crypto ATMs

January 22, 2025 Gonzalo

Niagara Police partner with crypto ATM operators to combat fraud, issuing warnings after $1.3M in losses from scams linked to crypto ATMs in 2024.

How Bitcoin Mining Saved Texas $18 Billion

January 21, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, replacing gas peaker plants with demand response programs, stabilizing the grid, and enabling renewable energy use.

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Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Launches Crypto Task Force

January 21, 2025 Gonzalo

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda announces a crypto task force led by Hester Peirce to establish clear regulations and resolve longstanding crypto ambiguities.

Donald Trump Appoints Caroline Pham as Acting CFTC Chair

January 20, 2025 Gonzalo

Donald Trump appoints Caroline Pham as Acting CFTC Chair, signaling potential shifts in crypto regulation and financial oversight in the US.

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Boerse Stuttgart Becomes First German Crypto Provider to Receive MiCA License

January 17, 2025 Gonzalo

Boerse Stuttgart earns Germany’s first MiCA license as crypto trading volumes triple, boosting revenue by 25% in 2024 and expanding EU services.

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Corporate Bitcoin Holders Poised for Growth as Accounting Rules Evolve

January 14, 2025 Gonzalo

Corporate Bitcoin adoption is set to soar, driven by MicroStrategy’s bold roadmap, new accounting rules, and shifting regulatory winds in the U.S.

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Upbit Flags IOST for Caution Ahead of Layer-2 Transition

January 13, 2025 Gonzalo

Upbit warns investors as IOST transitions to layer-2, issuing 21B new tokens with a tokenomics overhaul, signaling potential market volatility.

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Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Gonzalo

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

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Global Crackdowns on Crypto Scams and AI Deepfake Fraud Intensify

January 6, 2025 Gonzalo

Global crackdowns on crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud: Vietnam arrests, US warnings on ATM scams, and Hong Kong busts reveal $4.37M stolen.

Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Spike in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes

January 5, 2025 Gonzalo

Crypto crime spikes as kidnappings and ransomware schemes surge in 2023. Victims face abductions, extortion, and millions in crypto losses