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Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in…

NY Judge Denies Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion to Dismiss, Trial Set for December

Roman Storm, a software developer of Tornado Cash, is headed to trial after a New York judge ruled against his motion to dismiss criminal charges. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla rejected Storm’s request to drop charges tied to money…

MENA’s Crypto Market Soars With Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Leading the Charge

According to a Chainalysis report, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, ranking seventh globally with $338.7 billion in on-chain value received between July 2023 and June…

US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians

Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash…

Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms

Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on…

Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts

Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped…

Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’

Billionaire Mark Cuban says that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has told him “in no uncertain terms that they are against ‘regulation through litigation.'” He criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary…

BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’

BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more…

Phantom Wallet Joins Dydx, Easing Access for 7 Million Users

Dydx has announced its integration of the Phantom Wallet, a leading Solana-based non-custodial wallet, into its decentralized finance (defi) platform. This integration aims to simplify access for over 7 million Phantom users, aligning with…

Hut 8 Launches GPU-as-a-Service Vertical, Deploys 1,000 Nvidia GPUs

Hut 8 Corp. has officially launched its GPU-as-a-service vertical, marking a significant step in the company’s diversification efforts. The deployment includes 1,000 Nvidia H100 graphics processing units (GPUs), hosted in a Chicago-based…

Crypto.com Unveils AI-Powered SDK for Blockchain Developers

Crypto.com has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to aid developers in integrating natural language capabilities with blockchain functions. The new software development kit (SDK) aims to streamline development within the…

Bitdeer Completes Testing of SEAL02 Bitcoin Mining Chip

Bitdeer Technologies Group has successfully completed prototype testing for its SEAL02 bitcoin mining chip, marking a pivotal advancement in the company’s technological development. The chip exhibited a power efficiency ratio of 13.5 joules per…

Rolling the Dice on the Future: PandaCasino Leads the Charge in Crypto Gaming

PRESS RELEASE. Valletta, Malta, 26/09/2024 – With the rapid growth of cryptocurrency, PandaCasino is positioning itself as a leader in the online gaming industry. Offering a host of benefits over traditional casinos, PandaCasino combines innovative…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $105M as Ether ETFs Pull in $43M on Busy Trading Day

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs enjoyed another day of inflows, bringing in $105.84 million, while spot ether funds also added $43.23 million. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETFs, While Grayscale’s Mini Ether Trust Gains the Most Ether Inflows…

Bitcoin Reaches $65K — Market Braces for Major Options Expiry

At 11:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $65,000 mark. After the latest climb, the current trading price per BTC stands at $65,430 per coin. Bitcoin Peaks Above $65K Bitcoin (BTC) has enjoyed a rise today, reaching $65,499 during…

Hamster Kombat’s Wild Start: HMSTR’s 30% Drop Rocks Market Debut

According to recent market data, the freshly minted hamster kombat (HMSTR) token has made its debut on several top-tier exchanges, only to tumble 30% in value within the last 24 hours. Hamster Kombat Token Drops 30% Amid First Day of Major Trading…

Crypto Analysts Say These are the Best Meme Coins to Buy for October: Popcat, Floki, Crypto All-Stars

Meme coins – they’re the wildcards of the crypto market. As we prepare to enter October, everyone’s buzzing about which of these coins could be the next big thing. And analysts have their eyes on a few standout contenders: Popcat, Floki, and Cryptoâ

Kamala Harris’s Blockchain Comment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community

Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks on fostering technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have sparked plenty of chatter in the crypto community. While some see her words as encouraging and forward-thinking, others believe…

Wazirx Granted 4-Month Moratorium, Will Make Wallet Addresses Public

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has secured a four-month moratorium granted by a Singapore court, providing time for the company to address its financial obligations while crafting a resolution plan. Wazirx explained that as part of the court’s…