Russia seizes $10M in Bitcoin from ex-official in bribery case
The Bitcoin seized from former ICRF employee Marat Tambiev will be turned into Russian state revenue from a hardware crypto wallet. Go to Source
Month: January 2025
Casa Assists Customer in Recovering Funds After Losing Bitcoin Seed Phrase in Fire
Nick Neuman, CEO and co-founder of Casa, a Bitcoin self-custody services company, recently reported a case in which Casa helped a customer avoid losing funds due to a fire. On social media, Neuman stated that the Casa emergency line received a call from a customer who lost his seed phrase in the fire. Nonetheless, this … Read more
LBank Unveils Brand Evolution, Empowering Advanced Trading Experience
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE, January 10, 2025 – LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a transformative brand evolution, signaling its unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant and innovative MEME ecosystem. This upgrade extends to both the LBank website and mobile app, providing users with a refreshed experience tailored for intuitive navigation and seamless trading. … Read more
Philippine banks collaborate to launch PHPX stablecoin on Hedera
Philippine banks are collaborating to launch the PHPX stablecoin for real-time remittances, leveraging Hedera’s DLT network and cross-border payment solutions. Go to Source
US and Canada Bitcoin ETFs: Biggest buyer vs. worst loser
Canadian spot Bitcoin ETF investors have been flocking to more liquid US alternatives, triggering the largest crypto ETF outflows in Canada’s history. Go to Source
Indian crypto exchange WazirX charts recovery path after $235M cyberattack
WazirX has implemented a Singapore-backed restructuring plan to recover from its July 2024 $235 million cyberattack. Go to Source
El Salvador Aims to Purchase DOJ’s Seized Bitcoin at a Discount
Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, who has continued to push forward with bitcoin policies in his country, announced that he aims to profit from the potential DOJ sales of bitcoin seized as part of the Silk Road market takedown. El Salvador Hints at Purchasing Silk Road-Seized Bitcoin, Presses Ahead With New BTC Acquisitions … Read more
Bitcoin speculators panic sell at $92K in ‘good time for accumulation’
Bitcoin short-term holders are potentially giving the market a classic “buy the dip” signal, new research from CryptoQuant says. Go to Source
Bitfinex Derivatives Moves to El Salvador After Receiving License
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently moved its derivatives services division to El Salvador, transitioning customers to a new jurisdiction after receiving a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a Salvadoran local entity, will now provide these services. Customers must approve a new set of service terms to … Read more
Fed officials lean ‘neutral’ on policy but expect clarity once Trump begins
US Federal Reserve officials are adopting a “neutral” policy stance, pointing to strong economic performance and awaiting more clarity on Donald Trump’s policies. Go to Source
