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Japan’s Metaplanet Profits 23.9 BTC from Selling 223 Bitcoin Put Options

October 3, 2024 Gonzalo

Japan’s Metaplanet earns 23.9 Bitcoin from selling put options, boosting its reserves and supporting its long-term financial strategy in cryptocurrency.

Japan’s Next Prime Minister Unveils Pro-Blockchain and NFT Policy Agenda

October 1, 2024 Gonzalo

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s new PM, plans to implement pro-blockchain and NFT policies, focusing on regional economic growth and digital innovation.

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Russia’s Central Bank to Investigate Crypto-Linked Cross-Border Transfers and Banking Channels

October 1, 2024 Gonzalo

Russia’s Central Bank will investigate cross-border crypto transfers, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume and impact of crypto-related operations.

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Ripple Secures In-Principle Approval to Expand Services in UAE

October 1, 2024 Gonzalo

Ripple gains in-principle approval from DFSA, expanding its blockchain payment solutions in the UAE, positioning the country as a fintech leader.

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Fake Wallet App on Google Play Steals $70K in Crypto, Downloaded Over 10,000 Times

September 28, 2024 Gonzalo

A fake wallet app on Google Play, downloaded over 10,000 times, has stolen $70,000 in crypto. Learn how scammers used fake reviews to deceive users.

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Mango Markets Agrees to Destroy MNGO Tokens in SEC Settlement

September 28, 2024 Gonzalo

Mango Markets settles with the SEC, agreeing to destroy MNGO tokens, halt trading, and pay $700,000. The future of Mango DAO remains uncertain.

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Hong Kong OTC Crypto Derivatives Market to Align with EU Standards

September 27, 2024 Gonzalo

Hong Kong will adopt EU-like standards for OTC crypto derivatives reporting by September 2025, ensuring global compliance and market transparency.

FBI Accuses Crypto Exec of Paying LA Cops to Extort Victim’s Digital Assets

September 27, 2024 Gonzalo

FBI accuses crypto exec Adam Iza of bribing LA deputies to extort digital assets from a business associate, using police data and dubious search warrants.

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Visa Creates Platform to Aid Banks in Issuing Fiat-Backed Tokens

September 25, 2024 Gonzalo

Visa’s new platform aids banks in issuing fiat-backed tokens, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology for modernized transactions.

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Binance and Tokocrypto Collaborate with Indonesian Authorities to Combat Crypto Fraud

September 24, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance and Tokocrypto partnered with Indonesian authorities to combat crypto fraud, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of $200,000 in funds.