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Nigeria addressing his supporters on Instagram following his release on bail.

Nigerian Crypto Celebrity Blord Released on Bail After Fraud Allegations

July 20, 2024 Dan K

Nigerian crypto star Blord is out on bail after police detention over alleged fraud and terrorism financing, raising concerns for Nigeria’s crypto sector.

Blockchain

Rho Markets Attacker Offers to Return Funds, Says Incident Not a Hack

July 19, 2024 Dan K

Rho Markets attacker offers to return $7.6M, claiming it wasn’t a hack but a configuration mistake, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT.

Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, at a press conference

Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui Convicted in Billion-Dollar Scam Involving GTV Media Group

July 17, 2024 Dan K

Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, convicted of defrauding supporters in a billion-dollar scam involving GTV Media Group, facing serious charges.

Hong Kong Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin

Hong Kong to Present Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins

July 17, 2024 Dan K

Hong Kong financial regulators plan to introduce a regulatory framework for stablecoins, with the majority of market participants supporting a licensing regime.

Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur logos side by side, symbolizing their new partnership.

Kraken Announces Partnership to Become First Official Crypto Partner of Tottenham Hotspur

July 16, 2024 Dan K

Kraken partners with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club’s first official cryptocurrency and Web3 partner, enhancing fan engagement and crypto awareness.

House Oversight Committee members discuss debanking claims tied to crypto industry and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Coinbase Narrows Subpoena to SEC Chair Gensler, Focuses on Communications During Tenure

July 16, 2024 Dan K

Coinbase has slimmed down its subpoena to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, focusing solely on communications during his tenure as the exchange faces an SEC lawsuit.

A digital illustration representing Europe's dominance in global cryptocurrency trading volume.

Crypto Trading Volume to Top $108T in 2024, Europe Dominates

July 14, 2024 Dan K

CoinWire forecasts global crypto trading volume to top $108T by 2024, with Europe leading the charge, signaling explosive growth in the market.

Blockchain

CoinStats Releases Incident Report Following $2.2M Security Breach

July 14, 2024 Dan K

CoinStats releases an incident report on a $2.2M security breach, detailing the investigation, new security measures, and support options for affected users.

Blockchain

UK’s New Economic Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Potential ‘Crypto Crackdown’

July 13, 2024 Dan K

Tulip Siddiq, the UK’s new Economic Secretary, faces scrutiny over her past statements on a potential ‘crypto crackdown’ after Labour’s election win.

Bipartisan Senators introduce the COPIED Act to regulate AI deepfake content with watermarking and provenance requirements.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat AI Deepfake Misuse with Watermarking and Provenance

July 12, 2024 Dan K

A new bipartisan bill aims to combat AI deepfake misuse by mandating watermarking and provenance tracking, enhancing transparency and creator protection.