Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia. Go to Source
Month: September 2024
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment method, debit and credit cards. In addition, wallet users … Read more
Taurus, Aktionariat partner to enable trading of tokenized shares
Taurus and Aktionariat’s collaboration will allow Swiss SMEs to tokenize shares, offering new trading possibilities for investors on the TDX platform. Go to Source
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits. One expert believes play-to-earn games can serve as a bridge to mass crypto adoption by leveraging the popularity of gaming and introducing users to the … Read more
FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer
“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers. Go to Source
Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased its “most advanced” smart glasses, a new AR headset and its AI model voiced by Judy Dench. Go to Source
Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter
The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter. Go to Source
Bitcoin Network Eases Up: Difficulty Falls 4.6% at Block 862,848
Bitcoin miners got a bit of a breather on Wednesday as the network’s difficulty dropped by 4.6% at block height 862,848. For the next two weeks, the process of finding a block subsidy is 4.6% easier than it was during the previous 2,016 blocks, which had the highest difficulty level ever recorded. Bitcoin’s Mining Game: … Read more
Terror victims claim DOJ withholding their cut of $4.3B Binance penalty
Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department claiming it hasn’t put the billions from Binance’s settlement into a victim fund. Go to Source
Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all crimes in the country, rising to 60% in serious cases. Cybercrime Costs Russia Over $1.25 … Read more