Wallet of Satoshi Halts U.S. Operations Wallet of Satoshi (WoS), a provider of Lightning Network payment services, has announced its departure from the U.S. market. The Australian-based company, founded by Daniel Alexiuc in 2018, offers an iOS and Android application for managing bitcoin (BTC) and Lightning Network transactions. The decision to remove the WoS app […]
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Christine Lagarde's Son Ignores Her Crypto Investment Advice During a town hall with students in Frankfurt, Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), shared that her son disregarded her warnings and invested in cryptocurrency. Despite losing approximately 60% of his investment, Lagarde's son only acknowledged her advice after the loss. Lagarde's Skepticism
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Introduction The crypto community is buzzing with excitement this week as Blast, a new Ethereum layer two (L2) platform, emerges into the spotlight. With a notable $20 million in funding secured from investors like Paradigm and Standard Crypto, Blast is gaining prominence in the industry. Developed by Pacman, the entrepreneur behind the popular non-fungible token
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Judge Will Decide on Do Kwon’s Extradition In a decision made by the Podgorica High Court, Do Hyeong Kwon, also known as Do Kwon, former CEO of Terraform Labs, is facing extradition after serving a four-month sentence in Montenegro for falsifying travel documents. The United States and South Korea have both requested his extradition, and
Delay in Approving Global X Spot Bitcoin ETF The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in its decision on the application of Global X Bitcoin Trust to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This delay, disclosed on November 17, 2023, adds to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding spot bitcoin ETFs. Global
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Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of leading crypto exchange Binance, recently shared a shocking incident where executives of a Binance client were kidnapped and forced to empty their crypto wallets. However, Binance was able to track the transactions and freeze over 94% of the stolen funds, highlighting the exchange's commitment to security. Blackrock Advocates for Approval
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Introduction Glassnode, a blockchain data firm, has conducted an analysis on the potential impact of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in the U.S. According to their findings, such an approval could lead to a significant influx of capital into the cryptocurrency market. This article delves into Glassnode's analysis, highlighting the potential effects of
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Introduction In the aftermath of the settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, federal authorities are emphasizing the need for the exchange's former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), to remain in the United States until his sentencing in February 2024. Justice Department's Effort to Restrict Ex-Binance CEO's Travel A
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Eight Firms Violating Foreign Exchange Act The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has recently identified eight money transfer organizations (MTOs) operating in Ghana's remittances and forex markets without approval. In a notice issued on November 16, the central bank warned the public and regulated financial institutions against engaging with these MTOs. The MTOs in question are
Binance Hit with $4.316 Billion Settlement The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled charges against Binance Holdings Limited, the world's largest crypto exchange, for noncompliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. The company has reached a significant $4.316 billion settlement with the DOJ, marking a major development in the crypto industry. Binance Accused of Providing
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