Polish Darknet Vendor of Counterfeit Euro Bills is Taken Into Custody

Offering any product or service on the darknet can be a very risky business. This is especially true when trying to bring illegal goods to consumers, such as drugs, guns, or even counterfeit goods. In Poland, one of the most prolific darknet vendors of counterfeit goods has been arrested. His main business revolves around selling … Read more

50 Indian Traders Share Thoughts on Investing, RBI Ban, Future of Crypto in India

Fifty traders who use Indian crypto exchange Instashift have shared their thoughts on the current crypto environment in India. Most of them said that they “hodl” and would continue to invest in crypto despite regulatory uncertainty. Also read: RBI Argues Supreme Court Should Not Interfere With Its Crypto Decision Most Respondents Are Hodlers A survey was … Read more

Binance Opens Fiat-To-Crypto Exchange in Uganda

On Oct. 15, Binance announced the launch of its fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange in Uganda. The world’s biggest digital currency exchange said users in the East African country are now able to complete full account verification starting immediately. Deposits and withdrawals of the local fiat currency, the Ugandan shilling, start on Wednesday. Also read: Bitcoin After Death: The … Read more

19 Companies Licensed to Operate Crypto Exchanges in Philippine Economic Zone

Nineteen firms have been granted provisional licenses to operate crypto exchanges by the Philippine government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority. In addition, eight firms have paid the application fees and are being reviewed. A list of all 27 companies has been published. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Provisional Licenses Issued … Read more

Fidelity Launching Crypto Custody and Trading Services

Fidelity Investments has announced the launch of a new company dedicated to providing cryptocurrency services including custody and trade execution. The services will be available to institutional investors such as hedge funds, family offices, and market intermediaries. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals New Crypto Company Formed Leading financial services … Read more

How to Turn Any Smartphone Into a Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet

In the world of cryptocurrency, secure storage solutions will always be in very high demand. It seems unlikely that demand will diminish, even though very few reliable hardware solutions exist today. The new Parity Signer V2.0 software kit can, in theory, turn any major mobile phone into a hardware wallet without the need for additional … Read more

Bitcoin After Death: The Perils of Sharing One’s Fortune

If you are a young fortune-hunter toiling away on a computer in a basement, the prospect of death probably isn’t among your top considerations. Equally, if the main draw to crypto is its relative privacy, you may not be particularly eager to share your private keys with your loved ones, as a hacker could sift … Read more

Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U.S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. Also Read: Church Mining Cryptocurrency to Pay Higher Electricity Rates Iranian … Read more

Fincen Claims Iran Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U.S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. Also Read: Church Mining Cryptocurrency to Pay Higher Electricity Rates Iranian … Read more

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