DeFi Archives - Page 5 Of 30

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.

Chart depicting the rise in extremist crypto donations in Europe compared to North America.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Paulo

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

SGraph showcasing Cardano blockchain project distribution across traceability, authenticity, and sustainability.

Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

January 23, 2025 Paulo

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

Changpeng Zhao and Ella Zhang announce YZi Labs rebranding at a press event.

Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

January 23, 2025 Paulo

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.