A recent bill presented in the Senate aims to enhance the investigative powers of the US Secret Service when it comes to probing crimes related to cryptocurrency. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Chuck Grassley are leading this bipartisan initiative to address the escalating threats posed by transnational cybercriminal activities. The bill specifically targets unlicensed money-transmitting
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The Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center has been unveiled as a symbol of the region’s dedication to driving innovation and growth within the entire Web3 ecosystem. This new center is poised to position Abu Dhabi as a global leader in blockchain technology and innovation, providing a platform for startups, enterprises, and academic institutions to thrive. The
Marathon Digital (MARA) recently reported second-quarter revenue of $145.1 million, which fell short of Wall Street’s forecast by approximately 9%. The company attributed this revenue miss to several operational challenges such as unexpected equipment failures, transmission line maintenance, an increased global hash rate, and the impact of the recent halving event on the mining sector.
Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming has taken a bold step in proposing the ‘Bitcoin Act’ as a means to bolster the U.S. government’s reserves with 1 million BTC over five years. This move has been dubbed as the ‘Louisiana Purchase moment,’ signaling the significance of this decision in the digital age. By recognizing the resilience
Nader Al-Naji, the founder of BitClout, a social media platform, has found himself in hot water with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Both regulatory bodies have charged Al-Naji with orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto asset scheme involving BitClout’s native token, BTCLT. The SEC’s complaint against Al-Naji alleges
In a bold move, Futu Securities International, the largest online broker in Hong Kong, has ventured into the world of retail cryptocurrency trading. This development aims to attract investors by offering them the opportunity to trade bitcoin and ether on the brokerage platform with Hong Kong or US Dollars. Futu has partnered with HashKey Exchange,
Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, recently came under fire for alleged breaches of campaign finance laws. A crypto researcher raised concerns regarding the company’s $25 million donation to Fairshake, a crypto Super Political Action Committee (PAC), suggesting that this donation may have violated campaign finance regulations. The timing of this donation, coinciding with negotiations for
The recent endorsement of Bitcoin by former US President Donald Trump has once again thrust him into the limelight. Trump, who is reportedly considering a run for the White House in 2024, has taken a bold stance in support of the popular cryptocurrency. This move has not only garnered attention from the crypto community but
21Shares, a subsidiary of 21Shares AG, has recently announced the integration of Chainlink Proof of Reserve on the Ethereum mainnet. This integration is aimed at improving the transparency of the Ethereum reserves that back the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). The ETF is physically backed by Ether and tracks its performance, providing investors with a
SBINFT has recently relaunched its NFT marketplace, SBINFT Market, with a complete makeover for its users, including enhanced features and improved UI/UX. The platform now hosts various NFT collections tailored for Web3 communities, aiming to enhance the experience for partners and collectors alike. One of the key objectives of the upgraded SBINFT Market is to