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‘Secrecy of Crypto Usage’ Drives Youth Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says Nigerian Regulator

According to a Nigerian regulator, young people who are adopting cryptocurrencies are drawn to their secrecy, and many of them do not have bank accounts. However, the regulator also stated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will…

Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Nikita Andreevich Sklyuev, also known as Valeriy Dorojkin, has been extradited from Ukraine and arraigned in Buffalo, NY, on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of an…

Billionaire Peter Thiel Remains a Bitcoin Holder but Questions Its Future Value

According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter…

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Plans Major BTC Buy if Price Drops to $40,000

American businessman Dave Portnoy, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports, announced that if bitcoin drops to the $40,000 range, he will invest $5-10 million worth of BTC using Barstool funds. Portnoy stated that while he personally owns BTC, he…

SEC Charges Consensys With Violating Federal Securities Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Consensys Software Inc., accusing the blockchain firm of violating federal securities laws by failing to register as a broker and engaging in unregistered securities…

Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitdeer Partners With Ohio Port Authority for 570 MW Expansion

Bitdeer Technologies Group has signed a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority to secure an additional 570 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This expansion brings Bitdeer’s total global capacity to 2.5 gigawatts (GW). Bitdeer…

T-Rex Group Files for Leveraged ETFs Targeting Microstrategy’s Bitcoin-Heavy Portfolio

T-Rex Group has filed for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that aim to leverage the daily performance of Microstrategy Incorporated (MSTR). The proposed ETFs will take 2x long and 2x inverse positions in MSTR, magnifying its daily stock performance by…

Solana’s Stablecoin Transfer Volume Drops Drastically Amid Scrutiny

According to stablecoin transfer volume metrics divided by blockchain, Solana’s daily transfer volume has decreased from a range of $75 billion to $100 billion daily to around $7 billion daily. Additionally, a crypto advocate expressed doubts about…

39% Chance of Dropping Out — Joe Biden’s Debate Stumbles Fuel Prediction Market Betting

Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably…

Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely…

Nubank Partners With Lightspark to Bring Lightning Network Access to Over 100 Million Customers in Latam

Nubank, Latam’s most valuable bank, has partnered with Lightspark, a cryptocurrency-focused financial services company, to bring its customers access to Lightning Network transactions. With this partnership, Nubank expects to lower costs and…