Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations

On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing a $29.85 billion slice of that pie. … Read more

Binance Has Not Complied With 86% of Israel’s Account Block Requests

Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges, has disclosed that it does not automatically comply with account blockages imposed by Israeli authorities. According to reports, the exchange failed to comply with 86% of these requests, as the accounts referenced did not appear to be involved in illicit activities, as determined by Binance’s investigations. These statements … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Shows Support for Tornado Cash Developer With Additional 100 ETH Donation

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has demonstrated his continued support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm by donating an additional 100 ETH, valued at approximately $240,000, to Storm’s legal defense fund. This marks the third contribution from Buterin, bringing the total amount raised for the fund to over 327 ETH. The fund was established to assist … Read more

Telegram to Support TON-Based NFT Gifts Later This Year

The founder of Telegram has announced plans to support TON-based non-fungible token (NFT) gifts later this year. This new feature will allow users to convert limited-edition animated gifts into NFTs on the TON blockchain. These tokenized gifts can be displayed on user profiles or traded for Telegram’s in-app currency, Stars. Additionally, users will have the … Read more

Kraken Launches Regulated Derivatives Platform in Bermuda

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a new regulated derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after obtaining a Class F Digital Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This platform offers over 200 contracts, including perpetual and fixed-maturity futures, and aims to provide a secure and reliable trading experience. The move highlights Bermuda’s supportive regulatory environment and … Read more

US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint

Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent Threat 38 (APT38). These cyber hacking syndicates are known for their operations to fund … Read more

Coinbase to Delist USDT in Europe Amid New EU Regulations

Coinbase has announced plans to delist Tether’s USDT and other stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations by December 30, 2024. This decision is part of Coinbase’s efforts to adhere to the new rules, which require stablecoin issuers to obtain an e-money license in an EU member state. … Read more

Wealthiest Man in Argentina Praises Bitcoin’s Strength Against Government Intervention

Marcos Galperin, founder and CEO of Latin America’s e-commerce and financial services giant Mercado Libre, shared his perspective on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, Galperin stated that he believes cryptocurrencies will play a “very, very important role” in the future of people’s finances. He disclosed that he invested in bitcoin in 2013 when … Read more

Zimbabwe Injects $50 Million to Bolster Devalued Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected an additional $50 million into the market to support the foreign exchange system. However, industry leaders believe the bank is not doing enough to facilitate the smooth operation of the market. They argue that the policy requiring companies to have no existing nostro balances before bidding for … Read more

Nigeria to Launch $1.5M Initiative to Boost AI Development

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced a $1.5 million initiative to boost the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This fund, supported by Luminate, a global foundation, will be launched on Oct. 7 in Abuja. The move came after the Ministry launched a $61,780 AI Fund in collaboration with Google, … Read more

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