Category: Crypto

The acquisition comes amid a surge in crypto-related fraud, with scammers increasingly using sophisticated techniques such as generative AI.
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Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is relocating its headquarters to El Salvador after securing a Digital Asset Service Provider license, citing the country’s favorable regulatory environment and commitment to Bitcoin adoption as key factors.
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MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payments firm, has acquired blockchain payment processor and Solana-based platform, Helio for $175 million.
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FTX is preparing to distribute over $1.2 billion in repayments to its users who have been unable to access their funds for more than two years.
The post FTX Sets Deadline for Pre-Distribution Requirements, Payments Likely to Start on February appeared first on Cryptonews. …

ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s largest digital bank, is exploring the establishment of physical branches following a regulatory change by the HKMA, aimed at enhancing customer experience and improving transaction processes.
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Singapore blocked Polymarket, warning users that gambling with unlicensed providers can result in fines or jail time.
The post Crypto-Based Prediction Platform Polymarket Banned in Singapore for Unlicensed Gambling appeared first on Cryptonews. …

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Bitcoin again, saying it lacks intrinsic value and is often misused by bad actors.
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Mudrex’s founder and CTO, Alankar Saxena, took to X to clarify that the suspension is temporary and “not permanent.”
The post Indian Crypto Exchange Mudrex Halts Crypto Withdrawals, Faces Community Backlash appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Indian Railways is set to introduce non-fungible token (NFT)-based train tickets for passengers traveling to the MahaKumbh Mela.
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The final regulatory approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allows HashKey to offer crypto services including broker-dealer.
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