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The Bank of Russia reported that the number of pyramid schemes and illegal lending providers in Russia rose to over 5,700 in 2023, an increase of 15.5% over the number detected in 2022. Specifically, the number of pyramid schemes detected increased by 46%, relying on the Internet and cryptocurrency as tools for promoting and carrying … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules to require firms that act like dealers to register with the Commission. A lawyer explained that the securities regulator took a shot at decentralized finance (Defi) with the rules, which explicitly target decentralized exchanges’ (DEX) liquidity providers (LPs) with at least $50 million in assets. … Read more
Personal finance expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey’s firm Ramsey Solutions has maintained that crypto is not a good investment. “We’re not saying cryptocurrency is going to go away. And we’re not saying it’s horrible … But as things stand today, just say no,” advised the Ramsey Solutions team. Ramsey Solutions Advises ‘Just Say No’ … Read more
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency project Ethereum, has raised an alert on using deepfakes, videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) to try to impersonate human beings, to persuade others about making financial transactions. For Buterin, the issue is not only cryptographical and can be tackled using security questions with friends and colleagues. Ethereum … Read more
According to the latest data, the countdown to the Bitcoin network’s halving event shows fewer than 10,000 blocks from becoming a reality. Further analysis suggests that the halving is anticipated to take place between April 19 and April 21, 2024, reducing the block rewards from the existing rate of 6.25 bitcoins per block to 3.125 … Read more
Bitcoin’s spot market value leaped over the $49K threshold on Monday, breaking free from its initial trading confines of the day. The leading digital currency by market cap swiftly reached $50,000, marking a 3.7% increase over the past day and a notable 15.6% rise throughout the week. Bitcoin Breaks $49K Barrier, Bulls Seek to Tackle … Read more
In the past week, bitcoin has risen over 10% and ethereum has seen a growth of more than 7%. Meanwhile, several cryptocurrency assets have posted significant double-digit increases. Notably, beam (BEAM) experienced a surge of over 49%, and kaspa (KAS) enjoyed a 37% uptick in its value within the same timeframe. 7-Day Crypto Gainers and … Read more
With its price positioned at $2,485, ethereum’s daily fluctuations have ranged from $2,309 to $2,541, highlighting a market that is both dynamic and erratic. The current market capitalization of ether is approximately $299.25 billion, and in the last 24 hours, ethereum has seen a global trading volume of $6.91 billion. Following a peak in the … Read more
As of Feb. 12, 2024, bitcoin displays a robust upward momentum across several charts, underscored by its sharp ascent from $47,593 to $48,814 on Sunday. On the subsequent Monday, bitcoin’s market value reached $939 billion, with a trading volume of $21.57 billion for the day. Currently, the upward trend pauses, with the price dipping below … Read more
Nigeria must fully regulate crypto activities if it wants to curb financial crimes associated with digital assets, a forensic expert has said. The co-founder of A&D Forensics also called on Nigeria to enact laws that would mandate banks to vet service providers before granting them account access. Curbing Crypto-Related Financial Crimes According to a blockchain … Read more