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Spanish Securities Watchdog Approves First Tokenization License

[Nov 30, 2024 11:30 PM] The Spanish securities watchdog, the CNMV, has approved the first tokenization license in the country, opening the doors for tokenizing real-world assets (RWA). Ursus-3 Capital, in partnership with Onyze, is the first consortium that will be able…

Phantom Money: Counterfeit Dollar Bills Haunt Istanbul Bazaar

[Nov 29, 2024 3:30 AM] Fears of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills have disrupted foreign-exchange trade at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with some bureaus halting the purchase of these bills due to issues with identifying fake notes. There are conflicting views on the extent of…

FBI Sting Reveals Bitcoin Scheme Behind Counterfeit Goods Network

[Nov 28, 2024 4:30 AM] Alan Joseph, a Lancaster, Massachusetts man, was convicted on Nov. 22 for running an unlicensed business that converted cash into bitcoin to aid criminal activities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday. Between August 2020 and…

FCA Prepares to Regulate Crypto as Awareness Climbs to 93%

[Nov 27, 2024 11:30 PM] The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports growing awareness of cryptocurrency in the UK, now at 93%, alongside a rise in ownership, which has reached 12% of adults, up from 10%. The average crypto holdings have grown to £1,842, with most new…

Robinhood Crypto Introduces Ethereum Staking for European Users

[Nov 27, 2024 3:03 PM] Robinhood Crypto has announced the launch of ethereum staking for its European customers, allowing them to earn rewards on their ETH holdings. The platform is offering a limited-time promotion that includes a 100% match on staking earnings, up to…

South Africa Seeks Input on National AI Policy Framework

[Nov 27, 2024 5:30 AM] The South African government has published a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, which aims to guide the development and adoption of AI in the country. The framework outlines strategic pillars, including talent development…

Sui Partners With Babylon to Launch Bitcoin Staking Initiative

[Nov 26, 2024 10:30 AM] Babylon Labs and Lombard Protocol have jointly unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at integrating Bitcoin with Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. This collaboration seeks to onboard bitcoin liquidity into the Sui ecosystem…

Pump.fun Halts Live Streaming Amid Content Controversy

[Nov 25, 2024 9:27 PM] Pump.fun, a decentralized launchpad for meme coins, has suspended its live streaming feature following its reported use to share shocking and controversial videos. The platform, known for enabling users to promote Solana-based crypto token launches…

Still Early: Taylor Swift Remains More Popular Than Bitcoin for Now

[Nov 25, 2024 10:30 AM] Jon Erlichman, a BNN Bloomberg commentator, recently conducted an informal survey on the streets, asking several people whether they would prefer a ticket to a Taylor Swift concert or a bitcoin. Most of those polled stated they preferred to receive…

Bitget Now Supports Bank Transfers in Vietnam via QR Codes

[Nov 25, 2024 8:30 AM] Bitget has announced its integration of bank transfers in Vietnam through QR codes, making it the first exchange to adopt this payment method. This new feature allows users to deposit Vietnamese Dong (VND) and withdraw funds seamlessly, enhancing…

French Users Reportedly Blocked From Polymarket Predictions Market

[Nov 24, 2024 7:30 PM] Social media reports suggest that Polymarket has blocked French users and warned against attempts to circumvent the block. According to one social media post, Polymarket now includes France-based users on its list of restricted users. Claims that…

Bitcoin ETFs Set New Records in Brazil

[Nov 24, 2024 6:10 PM] The recent bitcoin price hike that has driven exchange rates close to $100,000 per token has also fueled the demand for and prices of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares in the Brazilian stock exchange. Hashdex, the first crypto ETF launched…

Binance Warns of Fake Tokens Exploiting Its Name

[Nov 21, 2024 4:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance warned its community on Monday about a surge in fraudulent tokens falsely claiming affiliation with the platform, spreading across social media. The company emphasized that these tokens are neither endorsed nor…