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FCA Secures First Conviction for Illegal Crypto ATM Operation in UK

Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case…

Binance Founder CZ Reflects on Release — Plans to Focus on Blockchain, AI, Biotech

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has shared a personal update, reflecting on his recent experiences and future aspirations. He emphasized his intention to focus on various projects related to education, blockchain, artificial intelligence…

UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings

Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the…

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil

Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like…

Bitcoin May Peak Around $200,000 In Next 18 Months: CleanSpark CEO Tells Why

Zach Bradford, CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm CleanSpark, has predicted that the premier cryptocurrency may peak close to $200,000 this cycle. Bradford’s Bullish Take On BTC Price In an interview with research and brokerage firm Bernstein…

Coinshares: Inflows Into Digital Asset Products Reach $1.2 Billion

Coinshares, through its lead research analyst James Butterfill, has reported a third consecutive week of inflows into digital asset investment products. Total inflows amounted to $1.2 billion, reflecting a reaction to continued expectations of…

Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat.

Bitcoin Price in South Korea Sees Largest Discount Since October 2023

According to recent data, the premium for bitcoin in South Korea briefly turned into a discount last week, a rarity since October 2023. While the premium quickly bounced back, it’s still hovering just below 1%. Bitcoin Sees Steep Discount in…