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El Salvador Vaults $400 Million in Bitcoin: A Landmark Move?

The Central American nation of El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele, has ramped up its cryptocurrency reserves by transferring a staggering $400 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) into a cold wallet. This significant maneuver, described by Bukele as “a big chunk,” marks a notable milestone in the country’s ongoing

March 16, 2024 2 mins read

U.S Court Rejects Motion to Dismiss SEC Complaint on Gemini Earn Program

In a complaint launched by the U.S SEC over the Gemini Earn program, a U.S. district court dismissed petitions by crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini to dismiss the case. The SEC “plausibly alleged” that Genesis Global Capital, LLC and Gemini Trust Company, LLC marketed and sold unregistered securities,

March 14, 2024 2 mins read

El Salvador Drops Income Taxes on Foreign Investments

President Nayib Bukele of bitcoin-friendly El Salvador has done away with income taxes on foreign investments entering the country. Bukele stated in a post on X: “Congress has reformed our income tax law, for international investments and money transfers, dropping the rate from 30% to 0%,”  Since September 2021, when

March 13, 2024 2 mins read

Tokn1 Achieves Comprehensive License for Digital Securities, Joining Global Leaders

Tokn1, a leading player in the realm of Digital Securities, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a comprehensive license from Salvadoran authorities. This achievement places Tokn1 in an elite category, making it one of the pioneers in the world of regulated Digital Securities emissions, offerings (DSOs), and global trading.

February 15, 2024 3 mins read

Trust Wallet Sets New Standards with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 Certifications

The leading cryptocurrency wallet, Trust Wallet, stated today that it has received the highly sought-after ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for privacy information management and information security governance. As the first web3 wallet to obtain both the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, Trust Wallet is acknowledged as a

February 5, 2024 1 min read

BTC Falls Below $43K Despite Bitcoin ETF Momentum

Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) attempts to breach the $43,500 resistance level, it faced challenges in extending its gains, slipping below $42,800 in recent trading sessions. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $42,701, with a slight decline of 0.57% in the last 24 hours. In contrast, BlackRock and Fidelity’s

February 5, 2024 2 mins read

What Indian Crypto Community Expect from Union Budget 2024?

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Union Budget on February 1, 2024. Whilst that, the Indian crypto community is holding its breath in anticipation of crucial developments that could shape the future of the burgeoning digital asset landscape in the country. In the wake of the

January 31, 2024 2 mins read

UN Report Reveals Surge in Illicit Activities Utilizing Tether (USDT)

A new UN report states that Tether (USDT) is being used by Southeast Asian fraudsters and money launderers. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has published a report that brings attention to the worrying increase in scams, with a focus on the notorious “pig butchering” strategy that involves fake

January 15, 2024 2 mins read

MEXC Crypto Exchange Faces Backlash Over Freezing Accounts

According to many claims on Twitter, crypto exchange MEXC has purportedly restricted the accounts of numerous traders and seized their funds. The exchange asserts that “abnormal trading activities” were the driving force behind the measures. Ever since Dec. 16, users of MEXC have been griping about account limitations. Following gains

December 24, 2023 2 mins read

Tether Addresses U.S DOJ Demands Regarding Illicit Transactions

The USDT stablecoin’s developer, Tether, has revealed letters it sent to lawmakers in the US, in which it responds to demands for the DOJ to step in over illegal USDT transactions. On November 16 and December 15, the messages were addressed to members of the United States House Financial Services

December 17, 2023 2 mins read