As Hong Kong Firms Downsize, Animoca Built a Workspace the Size of 10 Tennis Courts

As law firms and traditional finance companies cut back on office space, Yat Siu's Animoca is taking advantage of the renter’s market to expand its headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to Hong Kong as a global Web3 and digital culture hub. дальше »

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Tether In The Hot Seat: US Federal Inquiry Into Potential Sanctions And AML Violations

Cryptocurrency company Tether is currently under federal investigation for possible sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to the Wall Street Journal.  The criminal inquiry, led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is examining whether Tether’s stablecoin USDT has been utilized by third parties to fund illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO made a bullish remark on crypto industry: does it help Vantard?

Brad Garlinghouse – the chief executive of Ripple Labs expects the post-election environment to be a lot more favourable for the crypto space.   And his optimistic view is not based on who wins the Office in November either. дальше »

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Ripple files cross appeal in ongoing legal battle with SEC

Ripple files cross appeal, also known as Form C, that lists the issues the company plans to raise in the upcoming cross appeal against the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple’s Chief Legal Office, Stuart Alderoty, announced on X that… дальше »

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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes

A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office. дальше »

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Ripple co-founder donates $1 million in XRP to Harris campaign

According to the latest Polymarket election odds, Kamala Harris has a 45.9% chance of securing the Oval Office in the Nov. 5 presidential election. дальше »

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Fidelity reports data breach of 77k customers to Maine Attorney General

American Financial Services firm Fidelity Investments filed a data breach report involving access to 77,000 customers’ personal information. On Oct. 9, Fidelity Investments filed a data breach notification to the Maine Attorney General’s office. дальше »

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UN report: Telegram is a hub for crypto fraud and money laundering

Powerful crime syndicates in Southeast Asia are using the messaging app Telegram to conduct large-scale illicit activities, according to a new report by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). дальше »

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UN report highlights cybercrime surge in Southeast Asia, Telegram's role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continues its series on organized crime in Southeast Asia and focuses on Telegram this time.  дальше »

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UN: Telegram is a hotspot for crypto fraud and laundering

A recent United Nations report showed that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate illicit activities, ranging from trading hacked data to laundering money through unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.  The UN Office for Drugs… дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund

The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering. дальше »

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Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba champions blockchain and NFT in policy document

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to use blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to revalue local assets like food and tourism on a global scale. Policy documents from Shigeru Ishiba’s office indicate that Japan‘s PM is pro-blockchain and… дальше »

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Indonesia launches first NFT postage stamp

The Indonesian National Post Office has launched the country’s first Non Fungible Token postage stamp depicting the bird of paradise, Cenderawasih. On Sept. 27, Indonesia‘s National Post Office, Pos Indonesia, launched the country’s first NFT postage stamp to commemorate the… дальше »

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Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Another Bitcoin Core Developer

Arthur Hayes's family office Maelstrom awarded Bitcoin developer Jon Atack a 1-year grant to work full-time on Bitcoin Core and BIPs. The no-strings funding aims to strengthen Bitcoin's open source ecosystem. дальше »

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Mark Cuban Calls for SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's Resignation

Gary Gensler may soon be counting down his last days in office дальше »

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What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a free woman after the amount of cooperation she provided. дальше »

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German authorities shutdown 47 crypto exchanges facilitating crime, seize servers, data

German authorities have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges for their role in facilitating criminal activities, according to a joint statement from the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime (ZIT) and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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Santa Monica Bitcoin Office Case Study to be Presented at CMRTA Annual Conference

Proof of Workforce and Santa Monica's vice mayor will present a case study on the city's innovative Bitcoin Office at the CMRTA Annual Conference. The office, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to educate on Bitcoin and support economic recovery. дальше »

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German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’

The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering. дальше »

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Germany closes 47 crypto exchanges over money laundering concerns

German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities.  The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users… дальше »

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Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global growth in family office wealth, Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS, told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Boost Your Crypto Knowledge and Earnings with Gold Rush Telegram’s Trading Sim!

Explore the world of crypto gaming with Gold Rush Telegram. Tap for coins, upgrade your virtual office, and participate in skill-based airdrops. The post Boost Your Crypto Knowledge and Earnings with Gold Rush Telegram’s Trading Sim! appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Bitcoin Core Developer

Arthur Hayes's family office Maelstrom awarded the first grant from its Bitcoin developer program to contributor Rkrux. The funding will support Rkrux working full-time on contributing to Bitcoin Core as an open source project. дальше »

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Brazil’s top prosecutor defends X ban, urges Supreme Court to end disputes

For Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office, the ban on X does not violate free speech rights in the country.

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US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office Celebrates 21 Months of Success, Sets Stage for Renaissance 2.0

The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of the Office of the President of El Salvador, led by Stacy Herbert, aims not just to help further integrate Bitcoin into El Salvador’s economy but foster a cultural, artistic and psychological renaissance. дальше »

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How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?

The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has offered scant hints so far about what it will actually do. дальше »

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Andreesen Horowitz closes Miami a16z office due to lack of use

Andreessen Horowitz closes Miami office, raising questions about the city’s crypto future The $43 billion firm, known for its significant investments in technology and crypto, opened the office in 2022, intending to support Miami’s growing reputation as a tech hub.… дальше »

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TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

Durov's arrest stems from a warrant issued by France's OFIM, an office that works to prevent violence against minors, as part of a complaint into Telegram's lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement. дальше »

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Binance founder CZ moved to halfway house, remains in custody

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has been transferred from prison to a halfway house at the Residential Reentry Management office in Long Beach, California. Crypto Twitter is pumping with rumors and speculation that Zhao has been officially released… дальше »

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El Salvador to provide Bitcoin training to 80,000 government employees

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) is set to provide Bitcoin training and certification to 80,000 government employees. дальше »

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California’s Santa Monica Launches First US Bitcoin Office

The city of Santa Monica, California, has officially launched its Bitcoin Office, the first of its kind in the US. The office will aim to educate residents on the use of the popular digital currency, explore new economic opportunities, and help the city build a reputation of being a hub of Bitcoin innovation. дальше »

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Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's shock removal from office by a court on Wednesday may not impact crypto rules in the nation, even if some policy implementations may be affected, experts told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Santa Monica ‘Bitcoin Office’ webpage goes live

The city of Santa Monica, California officially added a “Bitcoin Office” section on its website to bolster industry partnerships and increase employment opportunities. The move comes about a month after the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a pilot program… дальше »

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City of Santa Monica Bitcoin Office to Host Open-Source Bitcoin Festival In October

The City of Santa Monica's Bitcoin Office announces its first educational event since its formation last month. дальше »

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Do Kwon extradition halted by Montenegro Supreme Court ruling

Montenegro’s Supreme Court has delayed the extradition of Do Kwon, the controversial founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea.  The decision comes after the Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office filed a request for a legal review on August 2. The office… дальше »

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US Copyright Office reports ‘urgent need’ for protection from deepfakes

The office is calling for the creation of a new law to deal with digital replicas.

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California DMV Puts 42M Car Titles on the Avalanche Network in Digitization Push

The service, developed by Oxhead Alpha, will let users transfer vehicle titles in minutes without going to an office versus the two weeks in the traditional system. дальше »

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El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback

El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. дальше »

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Donald Trump may not be the champion that crypto advocates hope

Donald Trump didn't like cryptocurrency during his first term in office, and he wouldn't be obligated to carry out his promises for a second term. дальше »

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Goodbye, Gary: Donald Trump vows to fire SEC chief if elected

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has promised to fire the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission on his first day in office. Let’s deep dive into Gensler’s career and the scandals surrounding his name. At the Bitcoin 2024 conference,… дальше »

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RFK Jr. vows to make Bitcoin strategic reserve asset, calls it corruption’s ‘greatest foe’

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to sign an executive order on his first day in office if elected that would make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset for the US. Addressing attendees at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26, Kennedy outlined a vision where Bitcoin would play a key role in enhancing America’s economic […] The post RFK Jr. дальше »

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Metaplanet Acquires Exclusive License to Launch Bitcoin Magazine Japan

Bitcoin Magazine, in collaboration with Metaplanet (TYO), announced the opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan at The Bitcoin Conference on Thursday. дальше »

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What could Donald Trump’s victory mean for Bitbot in 2024?

Bitcoin has been recovering in recent weeks as the probability of Donald Trump returning to office in November continued to rise. Trump’s victory a positive for crypto market Experts are of the opinion that Donald Trump returning as the President of the United States could ease regulatory environment for the crypto market and help push […] дальше »

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US seeking to forfeit $2.5m for pig-butchering scam victims: ‘we will find them’

U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover 2,546,415.01 USDT seized by… дальше »

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The City of Santa Monica is Opening a Bitcoin Office

Santa Monica became the first U.S. city to open an official Bitcoin office, partnering with Proof of Workforce to provide Bitcoin education and explore potential economic opportunities. дальше »

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Bitcoin price rises amid spot ETF inflows of $295 million

Bitcoin rose nearly 4% early Tuesday morning to trade above $57,400, despite sell-off pressure that continues to face the flagship cryptocurrency. Tpday’s upside comes after Monday saw a barrage of dumping from the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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Solana ETF Applications Look Like Bets on Trump Retaking White House, Making U.S. Friendlier to Crypto

VanEck and 21Shares' applications seem doomed under the Biden administration. But they include a deadline that lapses when Trump would be in office, if he wins the presidency in November. дальше »

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German Gov’t Sends $24 Million More Bitcoin To Kraken, Coinbase As Its BTC Selling Spree Continues

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TrumpCoin price prediction: Will the token continue to grow as the elections approach?

With the upcoming US elections stirring interest, there’s been a surge in meme coins linked to former President Donald Trump, who is running for office again. TrumpCoin (DJT), a new cryptocurrency, launched on May 21 and was listed on the… дальше »

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