UK's National Crime-Fighting Agency Seeks Six Crypto Investigators
A crime bill passed last week gives law enforcement agencies more powers to seize and freeze crypto.
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'Santa Rally' Could Propel Bitcoin to $56K by Year-End, Matrixport Says
"Bitcoin continues to offer upside potential, and a +65% year-end rally would lift prices back to $56,000,” Thielen added.
MicroStrategy Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With Massive October Purchase
MicroStrategy, courtesy of its former CEO and co-founder Michael Saylor, has continued its aggressive accumulation of the flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with the company’s latest purchase coming in October, according to Saylor himself. …
Bitcoin.com’s VERSE Token to Make Groundbreaking Debut on Polygon Network
PRESS RELEASE. November 2nd, 2023 — Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in democratizing cryptocurrency access, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its VERSE token on the Polygon PoS chain. This significant move follows the Verse community’s…
PayPal Faces SEC Subpoena Over Its PYUSD Stablecoin
Global payments giant PayPal (PYPL) received a subpoena from the U.S. SEC requesting documentation about its USD stablecoin on Wednesday.
PayPal faces SEC action related to PYUSD stablecoin: Official
PayPal was the first large fintech firm to adopt digital currencies for payments and transfers after launching its stablecoin in August.
Report: Taiwan Law Enforcement Seize Over 320 Million USDT From Alleged Money Launderer
Taiwanese law enforcement recently revealed the seizure of more than 320 million USDT stablecoins from an alleged money launderer. The seizure has been described as Taiwan’s largest bust ever from a single individual. Lamborghini and a Lexus…
Swiss wholesale CBDC pilot kicks off in alliance with central, commercial banks
The Swiss wCBDC pilot project will be hosted on SDX and use the infrastructure of Swiss Interbank Clearing.
Solana Welcomes November With $40 Breach – Ready For A $50 Breakthrough?
The first day of November marked an eventful moment in the cryptocurrency market as altcoins surged vigorously, led by impressive gains of Solana. This rally in Solana’s value set the tone for a day where altcoins gained significant traction…
TradFi gets crypto boost: Renegade joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Cointelegraph Accelerator welcomes Web3-friendly fintech platform Renegade to its program.
The Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Is Sam Bankman-Fried going to prison? Five weeks into his criminal trial, 12 randomly selected New Yorkers are preparing to discuss among themselves whether they believe he violated federal law or not.
Swiss National Bank to Work With SIX Digital Exchange, 6 Banks on Wholesale CBDC Pilot
The Helvetia Phase III pilot will create a tokenized version of the franc as a settlement instrument between financial institutions for digital assets on the exchange.
Tether issues $610M debt financing to Bitcoin miner Northern Data
In September 2023, Tether also invested an undisclosed amount in Northern Data in a move backing AI initiatives.
UK to invest 300M pounds in 2 AI supercomputers; Harris presses for AI safety
The U.K. says the investments will help its local scientific talent have the tools they need to ensure that the most advanced AI models are up to safety standards.
Ripple’s legal chief questions SEC case losses under Gensler
Stuart Alderoty expressed concern about the SEC’s repeated arbitrary and capricious actions in court cases, suggesting a troubling pattern under Gensler’s leadership.
Nigerian Central Bank Refutes Claims It Plans to Redenominate the Naira in 2024
The Nigerian Central Bank has denied claims in a widely circulating text message that it plans to redenominate the naira starting in January 2024. According to the bank, the authors of the message had seemingly “modified text eked from an old…
New BTC price breakouts see Bitcoin traders confirm targets up to $48K
Bitcoin is attempting to ditch the past week’s trading range, but longer timeframes reveal the potential for much more BTC price upside, predictions show.
Genesis’ New Liquidation Plan Is a Material Swerve, U.S. Government Says
The bankrupt crypto lender appears to be no longer seeking to reorganize, after a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General dimmed hopes of a deal.
Top Swiss bank launches Bitcoin and Ether trading with SEBA
Switzerland’s St.Galler Kantonalbank has launched Bitcoin and Ether trading for select customers, planning to add more coins in the future.
Ripple Transfers 800 Million XRP Back To Escrow: Catalyst For Price Rally?
Recent financial maneuvers by Ripple Labs have caught the eye of crypto sleuths again. Recent data from crypto data analysis platform Whale Alert has shown a significant movement of 800 million XRP tokens back into Ripple’s established escrow…
Trader exploits Multichain opening to turn $280K to $1.9M; community suspects insider job
The momentary opening of the frozen bridge raised suspicion of it being an insider job, as the trader in question was the only beneficiary.
St.Galler Kantonalbank Works With SEBA Bank to Offer Swiss Customers Bitcoin, Ethereum
The first tier of customers will be wealth management clients , but retail customers are next in line, and other coins and staking services are also planned, said SEBA Bank's Christian Bieri.
Paypal Achieves FCA Registration in the UK, Paving the Way for Crypto Services Resumption in 2024
The payments giant Paypal has successfully achieved registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, a fact verified by the FCA’s website on October 31. This move comes shortly after Paypal’s temporary cessation of…
UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency
The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities.
Axie Infinity developer brings Japanese Web2 games to Ronin
The first Web2 game of the series to be bridged to Ronin is Zoids Wild Arena.
Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces comprehensive DLT Foundations Regulations
The ADGM’s new regulatory framework is the first of its kind in the world, it says. The free financial zone is already a hub of crypto activity.
XRP Hits $0.6 In Unstoppable Surge: How High Can It Go This November?
XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, reached a significant milestone as it soared to the crucial psychological level of $0.60, marking its highest value since the mid-August market crash. In financial terms, psychological levels…