The U.S. sanctions a UAE network and Chinese nationals for laundering crypto funds linked to North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.
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XRP is experiencing a significant price surge of 13.47% in value as anticipation builds around the company’s upcoming Ripple's stablecoin launch. This price increase comes as investors and analysts alike are watching Ripple closely, hoping the new product will bolster XRP’s utility and adoption. Ripple’s stablecoin launch is expected to play a pivotal role in…
Sui Network integrates Circle’s CCTP for seamless USDC transfers across 10 blockchains, boosting interoperability and efficiency in cross-chain transactions.
OpenLedger, a decentralized blockchain platform for artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with Ether.fi to enhance its network security and scalability. Ether.fi, which manages $6 billion in total value locked (TVL) through its restaking infrastructure, will provide the security foundation necessary for OpenLedger to advance its decentralized AI ecosystem. The collaboration supports OpenLedger’s goal of delivering…
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has launched Binance Alpha, a new feature within Binance Wallet designed to spotlight early-stage crypto projects. Binance Alpha aims to enhance transparency in pre-listing processes while providing users with insights into tokens with growth potential. "Binance Alpha serves as a pre-listing token selection pool,…
A Record-Breaking Year for Bitcoin Bitcoin ended 2024 on a high note, solidifying its position as the world’s leading cryptocurrency with unprecedented price milestones and adoption levels. Surpassing key price thresholds, Bitcoin's stellar performance came on the back of robust institutional interest, favorable economic conditions, and expanding regulatory clarity in global markets. Investors flocked to…
A United States resident of the state of Virginia was convicted of funding the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to the tune of $185,000 over a time frame of 2019 to 2022. Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa was convicted by a Jury and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison per count. The…
French political figure Sarah Knafo opposes the ECB’s digital euro and urges France to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic national reserve, sparking debate on financial sovereignty. Sarah Knafo, a prominent French magistrate and political advisor, has taken a firm stance against the European Central Bank's (ECB) digital euro initiative. In a bold statement on social…
The nine-spot ethereum ETFs recorded a poor inflow of $51 million only despite Ethereum surging past the $4,000 mark yesterday. The poor performance is a sharp contrast from last week when the Ether ETFs pulled in over $852 million during the five trading days. Ether ETFS started the week pulling in only $51 million despite…
The 11-spot bitcoin ETFs recorded the highest inflow in a week as Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $107,822. The Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) pulled in a staggering $636 million on Dec 16, the highest inflow in over a week. Data from Farside Investors UK revealed that Blacrock’s IBIT once again led the…