DeFi - Crypto News And Market Updates

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, defrauding investors of $8.4M.

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Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

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Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Gonzalo

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Europe sees fastest growth in extremist crypto donations, Chainalysis warns. Funding linked to hate groups rises amid global inflows exceeding $20M.

Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

January 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Canada raises alarms over crypto use in opioid trade, citing darknet platforms and laundering tactics. FINTRAC’s Project Guardian combats illicit financing.

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Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

January 23, 2025 Gonzalo

Binance Labs rebrands to YZi Labs, led by CZ and Ella Zhang. Expanding to AI, web3, and biotech, YZi signals a new vision for transformative investments.

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Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

January 23, 2025 Gonzalo

Cardano research finds 54.6% of projects focus on authenticity, reflecting blockchain’s growing role in verifying identity and enterprise solutions.

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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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Thailand Unveils Plan for Phuket Crypto Sandbox Amid Regional Push

January 19, 2025 Gonzalo

Thailand launches a crypto sandbox in Phuket to test Bitcoin in tourism. The initiative blends innovation with strict regulatory oversight.