The investment landscape in France is experiencing a significant shift, with a growing interest in cryptocurrency among younger citizens. According to a recent study conducted by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), nearly one in four French adults are engaged in investments in financial instruments or crypto-assets. This represents a considerable increase in retail investment […]
The investment landscape in France is experiencing a significant shift, with a growing interest in cryptocurrency among younger citizens. According to a recent study conducted by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), nearly one in four French adults are engaged in investments in financial instruments or crypto-assets. This represents a considerable increase in retail investment […]
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered recently collaborated on a significant exchange of dollars for euros using stablecoins and blockchain technology. This departure from the trend of decentralization highlights a more centralized approach. While decentralized exchanges like Uniswap have made currency swaps user-friendly and accessible, banks engaging in swaps operate within their own infrastructure, even when […]
Attorney John Deaton, representing XRP holders in the Ripple vs. SEC legal battle, has presented a compelling argument suggesting that the anticipated $770 million disgorgement for Ripple is unlikely. Deaton’s prediction is based on several influential factors that could sway the court’s decision.One key factor Deaton highlights is the Supreme Court’s Morrison ruling, which limits […]
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony’s bail release order has been put on hold by United States federal prosecutors. They argue that Karony is a flight risk and his release could pose a danger to the community. The prosecutors challenged a Utah Magistrate judge’s decision to grant Karony a $500,000 bail, and a New York District […]
In a joint effort called “Operation Hyphen,” cryptocurrency exchange Kraken collaborated with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) to recover and return over $2 million worth of stolen cryptocurrency. The investigation focused on a fraudulent website called “iotaseed.io,” created by a 40-year-old individual from the Netherlands named Wybo Wiersma. Wiersma allegedly exploited unsuspecting […]
The former compliance chief of OneCoin, a cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded investors out of $4 billion, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. Irinia Dilkinska, the “Head of Legal and Compliance,” admitted to facilitating the laundering of millions of dollars of illicit profits obtained through OneCoin’s multi-level-marketing scheme. Despite her role in […]
German Parliamentarian Joana Cotar has criticized the idea of introducing a Euro-based central bank digital currency (CBDC), stating that “no one needs it.” In a speech on November 9, Cotar argued that the European Central Bank (ECB) and politicians supporting a digital euro are motivated by a desire for total surveillance of the monetary system. […]
Irina Dilkinska, the former head of compliance at OneCoin, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Dilkinska, who served as “Head of Legal and Compliance” for the cryptocurrency project, admitted to facilitating the laundering of millions of dollars in illicit profits. Despite her position, she actively participated in the day-to-day operations […]
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced measures to comply with the controversial crypto Travel Rule in the United Kingdom. However, this move has been met with criticism from a Trezor analyst who believes it is a step towards overregulation and will limit customers’ freedom for self-custody of their crypto assets. Starting on November 17, Gemini […]
