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A South Korean courtroom with a judge delivering a verdict on cryptocurrency-related charges against lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Paulo

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk was acquitted of crypto concealment charges. The court ruled disclosure of virtual assets wasn’t legally required.

WazirX Warns Repayments From $234M Hack Could Be Delayed Until 2030

February 4, 2025 Paulo

WazirX warns creditors that repayments from its $234M hack could be delayed until 2030, depending on restructuring approval or liquidation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaking about BRICS and the US dollar at a press briefing

Russia Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Threat: BRICS Not Challenging the Dollar

January 31, 2025 Paulo

Russia rejects Trump’s tariff threat, stating BRICS isn’t creating a dollar rival but focusing on investment tools and economic cooperation within the group.

Blockchain

OpenSea Faces Backlash Over ‘OS2’ Beta Rollout and Airdrop Concerns

January 28, 2025 Paulo

OpenSea’s ‘OS2’ beta rollout draws criticism over Gemesis NFT access and airdrop plans, sparking user frustration over platform priorities.

Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced in court for her role in Forcount crypto Ponzi scheme

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Paulo

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

Blockchain

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Paulo

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

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

January 25, 2025 Paulo

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.

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

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

January 24, 2025 Paulo

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