Nigerian Court Postpones Detained Binance Executive’s Tax Evasion Case to April 19

A Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case of the detained Binance executive to April 19, while the hearing for the cryptocurrency exchange itself is scheduled for April 8. The court also ordered that the executive Tigran Gambaryan be held in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tigran Gambaryan Accused of … Read more

Terraform Labs and Former CEO Do Kwon Found Liable for Civil Fraud by Jury

On Friday, Zack Guzmán, founder of Coinage Media, announced that Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon and his startup were deemed responsible for fraudulent activities in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit spanned approximately two weeks. The trial culminated in the jury’s decision in a federal courtroom subsequent to … Read more

Bitdeer Utilizes Chip Giant TSMC, Eyeing $60M in Bitcoin Mining Equipment Production

According to the publicly-listed mining corporation Bitdeer, the company is employing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its Sealminer A1 mining rigs for the third quarter. Bitdeer also disclosed that it extracted 294 bitcoins in March, marking a 28.4% enhancement over March 2023’s earnings. Ahead of Bitcoin’s Next Halving, Bitdeer Taps TSMC for Proprietary Mining … Read more

Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Temporarily Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining Operations

A group of Paraguayan lawmakers is spearheading a bill that seeks to enact a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining operations in Paraguay for 180 days or until the industry’s activities are properly regulated. The bill alleges that 28% of the energy losses of the National Power Administration (ANDE) correspond, in part, to illegal bitcoin mining … Read more

Ex-Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s Extradition Case Reset

In the latest Montenegro Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office’s announcement, the legal proceedings concerning the extradition of Terraform Labs’ former CEO, Do Kwon, will revert to the first trial court. On April 3, 2024, a confidential meeting and vote resulted in the annulment of earlier judgments made by both the Podgorica Higher Court and the Court … Read more

Sony Bank Tests Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, Taps Polygon for Pilot Project

According to a regional report, Sony Bank of Japan is currently exploring the potential of a stablecoin tied to the yen that could be utilized by Sony Group along with its associated entities. Insiders revealed that this endeavor’s testing phase employs the Polygon blockchain, with the crypto firm Settlemint lending its support. Polygon and Settlemint … Read more

Ethena Labs Adopts Bitcoin to Back USDE Stablecoin; Supply Surpasses 2 Billion

On Thursday, Ethena Labs unveiled its new strategy to back USDE with bitcoin, enhancing the stablecoin’s foundation. The stablecoin, known for delivering yields in the double digits, has rapidly ascended to become the fifth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, now valued at over $2 billion. USDE to Utilize Bitcoin as Collateral An update shared by Ethena … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Sails Through Choppy Waters After Recent Uptick

Bitcoin’s price oscillation between $66,182 and $69,199 within 24 hours underscores a battlefield where bulls and bears vie for dominance. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-day chart reveals a narrative of volatility, with the asset’s price making significant leaps and bounds. This volatility is encapsulated by long wick candles, highlighting the intense tug-of-war between buyers pushing upwards and … Read more

Paradigm Tries Again at Crypto: Seeks to Raise at Least $750 Million to Launch New Fund

Paradigm, one of the largest venture capital firms in the crypto space, is gearing up to reenter the crypto VC arena. According to reports, the firm is in talks with third parties to launch a $750 – $850 million crypto-focused investment fund, the largest since its previous $2.5 billion venture fund launched in 2021. Paradigm … Read more

US Court Sentences Onecoin’s Head of Legal and Compliance to 4 Years in Prison

A U.S. court has sentenced Onecoin’s purported head of legal and compliance to four years in prison. She “facilitated and committed money laundering, aiding in the exploitation of millions of victims,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. The Onecoin legal chief was also ordered to forfeit $111,440,000. Onecoin’s Irina Dilkinska Sentenced The U.S. Attorney’s Office for … Read more

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