Fri, November 15

Mike Carson Advocates for Blockchain Domains After Squarespace DNS

Mike Carson, the founder of the Bitcoin-based naming project Spaces Protocol, argues on the recent DNS attack on Squarespace. He highlights the need for decentralized domains on the blockchain. On July 11, 2024, over 100 crypto projects were affected by an attack on the Squarespace DNS registry, leading to phishing

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

US Authorities Reclaim $5M in Tether USDT from Scam Operations

The United States attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina has announced that nearly 5 million dollars worth of Tether USDT has been seized from a crypto scam. These funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses associated with the laundering of unclean funds stolen from victims by following a ‘Pig

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

China Extradites Architect of 100 Billion Yuan Crypto Scam

China’s efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency-related crimes and enforce stricter regulations have taken a significant step forward. Zhang Moumou, the central figure in a vast crypto pyramid scheme, has been extradited to China from Thailand after an intense international search. This breakthrough marks the first time China has successfully

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

ASIC Rules Against Kraken Operator for Margin Trading Violations

Australia’s Federal Court ASIC, delivered a ruling against Bit Trade Pty today. Bit Trade Pty is the operator of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange in Australia. According to ASIC, Bit Trade failed to meet the legal requirements for its margin trading product. In September 2023, ASIC initiated legal proceedings against Bit

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

HEX Founder Richard Heart’s Case Dismissal Plea Sees SEC Opposition

The SEC has become an integral part of the US crypto regulatory landscape, particularly in the past few months. Amid several lawsuits and reexamination of crypto assets, the regulatory body has hawk-eyed crypto institutions. Recently, on August 22, the SEC raised claims against HEX founder Richard Heart.  Notably, the SEC

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

Binance Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao Relocated to New Facility

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO is moved from prison to Halfway House amid the legal battles. This development comes as part of the ongoing legal proceedings against Zhao and Binance, which have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. The authorities shifted him from the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

PayPal Launches Interest Rewards Program for PYUSD Stablecoin Holders

Holders of PayPal’s dollar-pegged PYUSD stablecoin will be eligible for an interest rewards program. Which is an advancement in the company’s stablecoin effort. The next stage in PayPal’s strategy to increase the use of its stablecoin is this program. This is a collaboration with Anchorage Digital. In a partnership with

August 23, 2024 2 mins read

Grayscale Unveils Avalanche Trust, Driving 10% Surge in AVAX Price

An investment trust for Avalanche has been launched by Grayscale Investment, a top crypto asset manager. The AVAX price increased by about 10% after the development, showing that investors were positively affected by the news. Conversely, it shows that the asset manager is serious about growing its digital asset investing

August 22, 2024 2 mins read

Crypto Giants Contributed $119M Towards US Elections

The cryptocurrency industry has emerged as a significant player in US political financing, with firms spending over $119 million on federal elections. This substantial investment underscores the sector’s growing influence and its keen interest in shaping regulatory policies that could impact its future. Furthermore, the $119 million figure encompasses direct

August 22, 2024 1 min read

Truflation Expands Big Mac Index to 18 Additional Countries

The premier source of real-time financial data, Truflation, has announced that The Big Mac Index has expanded to include 15 more nations, with its total now standing at 17. Since its launch, this internationally renowned economic indicator has been a crucial resource for comprehending currency value and Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).

August 22, 2024 2 mins read