Hive Digital Technologies Expands Crypto Mining Operations with New Data Center Acquisition in Sweden

Crypto miner Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. has expanded its data center operations in Sweden with the acquisition of a new property in Boden. This move is expected to enhance Hive’s Bitcoin production capabilities and is strategically located near its existing data center in the region. The company’s expansion aligns with its broader strategy of embracing […]

OKX Launches Crypto Exchange and Web3 Wallet in Brazil, Fostering Crypto Adoption and Prioritizing Security

Leading crypto exchange OKX has expanded its operations into Brazil with the launch of a new crypto exchange and Web3 wallet. The move comes despite the challenging regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in many countries. The new exchange aims to provide Brazilian users with a secure platform to buy and trade cryptocurrencies. A recent study commissioned […]

Binance Founder Faces Potential Decade-Long Prison Sentence and Travel Restrictions

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, is facing the possibility of a 10-year prison sentence and strict travel restrictions due to a violation of the Bank Secrecy Act. The U.S. Justice Department is challenging a court decision that allowed Zhao to stay in the UAE, citing concerns about his wealth and connections […]

Circle Partners with SBI Holdings to Boost USDC Adoption in Japan

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has partnered with SBI Holdings, a Japanese securities and banking giant, to increase the circulation of USDC in Japan. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and requires SBI Holdings to register as an electronic payment services provider in Japan. This collaboration comes after the […]

Inferno Drainer, a Scam Service Provider, Shuts Down After Assisting in $70 Million Cryptocurrency Theft

In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT initiatives, thefts involving cryptocurrencies are unfortunately common. Recently, an investigation uncovered the activities of a scam service provider called Inferno Drainer, who assisted in multi-chain schemes in exchange for a portion of the stolen assets. According to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 security company, Inferno Drainer has […]

Coinbase International to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings with Perpetual Futures Contracts for ADA, LINK, DOGE, and XLM

Coinbase International Exchange, a branch of Coinbase Global Inc. that serves clients outside the United States, has announced its plans to add perpetual futures contracts for four new digital assets: Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Stellar (XLM). This strategic move aims to cater to a broader audience of traders and follows a regulatory […]

Raiffeisen Bank International to Launch Crypto Trading Services in Partnership with Bitpanda

Vienna-based Raiffeisen Bank International is set to launch crypto trading services for retail customers by the end of January 2024. The bank has partnered with Bitpanda, a crypto exchange, to offer this new service. Customers in Vienna will be able to access Bitpanda’s platform through the Raiffeisen app on their mobile devices. This move reflects […]

Scammers Pose as Forbes Journalists to Steal NFTs from Bored Ape Yacht Club Owners

A Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) owner recently had a close call with a scammer posing as a Forbes journalist. The NFT collector, known as ‘Crumz’, shared his experience of being contacted by someone pretending to be Robert LaFanco, a real Forbes editor. The scammer offered an interview for an article about BAYCs and asked […]

Ripple’s IPO Delayed Amid Fintech Sector Downturn

Ripple’s planned initial public offering (IPO) has been delayed due to the current downturn in the fintech sector. The overall decline in stock values of prominent fintech companies has had a ripple effect on investment decisions across the industry. This market turmoil has also affected the cryptocurrency space, including Ripple and USD Coin (USDC) Circle. […]

Circle Partners with SBI Holdings to Boost Adoption of USDC and Web3 Services in Japan

Circle, the stablecoin issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), has partnered with Tokyo-based financial services firm SBI Holdings to promote the adoption of USDC and Web3 services in Japan. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on November 27. This move comes after the Japanese government revised the Payment Services Act to […]