Category: Crypto

The CEO of a leading South Korean P2P financial lender has been accused of using a client’s funds to make personal crypto purchases.
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A new accounting rule helped Tesla report a $600M gain on digital assets in Q4, as their total value jumped to $1.08B.
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Canary Capital’s Litecoin ETF has become the first altcoin 19b-4 to be acknowledged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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El Salvador’s Congress has swiftly approved amendments to its Bitcoin laws, aligning with a deal struck with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scale back its crypto exposure.
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Gemini has taken a strong stance against the MIT, refusing to hire any of its graduates as long as former SEC chair Gary Gensler remains affiliated with the university.
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Crypto.com will remove Tether’s USDT and several other assets for EU customers in response to MiCA regulations. Starting January 31, 2025, trading restrictions take effect, and by March 31, withdrawals and conversions will be enforced. Affected users are advised to adjust their holdings before the deadline.
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Worldcoin (WLD) and its operator Tools for Humanity are reportedly continuing to operate in Brazil’s São Paulo despite a ban on giving citizens crypto in exchange for their biometric data.
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Kaiko strengthens its position in institutional crypto data with an investment from the Uggla Family Office, led by Lance Uggla. The move follows Kaiko’s expansion strategy, including its recent acquisition of Vinter, positioning it as a key player in digital asset market intelligence.
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Trump Media introduces Truth.Fi, a new fintech platform designed for investments in traditional markets and digital assets. The company has allocated $250M in funding, with plans to launch later this year pending regulatory approvals.
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The digital RUB rollout has made another breakthrough after the Russian government and Central Bank announced the “successful trial” of the CBDC in “budgetary settlements.”
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