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BIT Mining Acquires Ethiopian Data Centers and Mining Machines

[Dec 5, 2024 12:05 AM] BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) has agreed to acquire 51-megawatt crypto mining data centers and 17,869 bitcoin mining machines in Ethiopia for $14.28 million. The consideration comprises a cash payment of $2.265 million and the issuance of Class A…

China Stands Firm With BRICS Amid US Tariff Threats

[Dec 4, 2024 2:30 AM] China has strongly defended the BRICS coalition against the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats, emphasizing its principles of openness and inclusiveness. Responding diplomatically, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian…

XRP on Fire: Falconx Reports Explosive 10x Growth in Trading

[Dec 4, 2024 12:30 AM] XRP trading has surged dramatically, with Falconx, an institutional digital asset prime broker, reporting a tenfold increase in volumes during Q4, driven by institutional investors. Austin Reid, global head of revenue and business at Falconx…

Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Celsius Collapse Scandal

[Dec 3, 2024 9:53 PM] Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price of Celsius’s native token, facing up to 20 years in prison. Arrested in 2023, Mashinsky was accused of defrauding customers by…

Coinbase CEO Calls D.O.G.E to Address AML Regulation Failure

[Dec 2, 2024 1:04 PM] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has commented on the sorry state of anti-money laundering (AML) regulation and its ineffectiveness in preventing crime. In social media, Armstrong highlighted the poor performance of these regulations, stating these…

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…