Tag: crypto
UK Government Rejects Treating Unbacked Crypto Trading as Gambling
The UK government has taken a strong stance against categorising consumer trading in unbacked cryptoassets as gambling….
Nigerian social payments app shuts down crypto exchange services
Nigerian social payments app, Bundle announced on July 20 that it is shutting down its crypto exchange…
Binance slashes costs, Ripple ready for US banks and crypto VCs return
The crackdown on crypto firms by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have…
Crypto VC funding tumbles as economic uncertainty scares off investors
The month of June closed out with a 29.73% decrease in venture capital investments, with just $779.32…
US Justice Department to double its crypto team, target ransomware crimes
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has said it will double the number of staff on…
US state agency issues alert on crypto fraud happening over social media
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), a United States state agency, warned citizens against rising crypto…
Indonesia launches its crypto exchange and clearing house
The national cryptocurrency exchange, announced by the Indonesian government a week ago, has begun to function, according…
Canadian police warn crypto investors on growing home robbery trend
A Canadian police department has issued a public warning of a possible trend where high-value cryptocurrency investors…
Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions
The state of Kuwait is the latest jurisdiction to ban virtually all operations involving cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin…
No impact from Ripple ruling? SEC chair cites risks from crypto in budget request
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has called for “new tools, expertise, and…