DeFi Archives - Page 7 Of 31

Upbit Flags IOST for Caution Ahead of Layer-2 Transition

January 13, 2025 Paulo

Upbit warns investors as IOST transitions to layer-2, issuing 21B new tokens with a tokenomics overhaul, signaling potential market volatility.

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Circle Partners with Bison Digital Assets for MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins

January 13, 2025 Paulo

Circle and Bison Digital Assets partner to launch MiCA-compliant USDC and EURC stablecoins, offering secure, transparent, and efficient transactions in the EU.

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Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns

January 12, 2025 Paulo

Singapore blocks Polymarket, citing the Gambling Control Act 2022, imposing fines and jail for unlicensed gambling. Tighter crypto regulation looms.

Blender and Sinbad Operators Face US Money Laundering Charges

January 11, 2025 Paulo

US charges three Russians for crypto money laundering via Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Two arrested, one at large; mixers linked to ransomware and thefts.

Kenya's Treasury Secretary discusses cryptocurrency legalization at a press conference.

Kenya Prepares to Legalize Cryptocurrencies

January 11, 2025 Paulo

Kenya plans to legalize cryptocurrencies with regulations to boost blockchain innovation, tackle money laundering, and address IMF concerns.

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Taiwanese Man Arrested for Illicit USDT Trade, First Case Under New AML Laws

January 10, 2025 Paulo

Taiwan’s first AML arrest: Chen sold 400K USDT illegally, profiting NT$800K. Authorities intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto traders under new laws.

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Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Paulo

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

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Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Paulo

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Paulo

Kazakhstan closed 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, confiscating $112M in assets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering drive and digital tenge rollout.

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US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Paulo

Trump-era pro-crypto appointments spark a “space race” for digital assets as experts predict US dominance in crypto, stablecoins, and fintech innovation.