Alan Joseph, a 36-year-old from Lancaster, Massachusetts, was convicted on 22 November 2024 for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and laundering money through Bitcoin for criminals involved in trafficking counterfeit goods. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine, with sentencing set for February 2025.
AnaisRumble is investing up to $20 million in Bitcoin as part of its strategy to diversify its treasury and strengthen ties with the crypto community. This move follows the example of companies like MicroStrategy, which has invested billions in Bitcoin.
JoyBitcoin is nearing the $100,000 mark, driven by growing optimism around Trump’s crypto-friendly policies and rising institutional interest. The crypto market is surging, with altcoins also gaining strength, signaling a bullish trend across the sector.
AnaisSouth Africa's Schindlers Digital Assets has created a legal process allowing cryptocurrency holders to buy property, making it easier to use digital assets for real estate transactions. The first event will be a property auction on 21 November 2024, marking a key step in integrating crypto with the real estate market.
AnaisMichael Saylor plans to present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board ahead of a key vote on 10 December. The proposal, backed by shareholder activism, suggests Microsoft consider Bitcoin as a potential investment, citing MicroStrategy's success with the asset.
AnaisA Brazilian pianist lost access to his Bitcoin wallet worth over 2 million reais after misplacing his recovery phrase. Despite efforts to recover it, he faces the harsh reality that without the backup phrase and PIN, the funds are likely gone for good.
JoyNFT sales surged to $181 million in the week ending 17 November 2024, driven by the broader cryptocurrency market rally, particularly Bitcoin's rise. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the market, while other blockchains like Solana also contributed to the rebound.
AnaisSince Trump's election, Bitcoin has seen a surge of 230,000 new funded wallets, signalling strong retail interest driven by FOMO. This influx of new investors is contributing to Bitcoin's price stability and pushing its dominance in the crypto market above 50%.
WeatherlyZK International is adopting cryptocurrency payments, starting with Bitcoin, to improve transaction speed and reduce costs for global trade. This move aims to simplify cross-border payments and provide a more efficient and flexible financial system for its international partners.
WeatherlyBhutan’s Bitcoin reserves have now crossed $1 billion, positioning the nation as one of the top holders of cryptocurrency.
XingChiPEPE memecoin has outperformed SHIB and DOGE, surging with a record-breaking token burn and newfound investor confidence
JasperTelegram bot Maestro, known for providing crypto trading tools for traders directly on Telegram has been compromised with more than $500k stolen
AaronThe World Bank has issued a €100 million digital bond on Euroclear's blockchain platform, marking the debut of Euroclear's Digital Securities Issuance service.
JasperRicardo Salinas advocates for Bitcoin as an inflation-resistant alternative to conventional banks.
Hui XinLegal counsel representing Binance and CZ contended that the CFTC's legal actions could be interpreted as an effort to assume a role akin to the "world’s derivatives police."
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AlexBinance has responded to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a court filing, asserting that the CFTC's attempt to regulate global cryptocurrency activities goes beyond its jurisdiction.
JasperThe heightened US restrictions on AI chips are impacting not just China's innovation but also the European Union.
Hui XinInjective's collaboration with Google Cloud opens a new chapter in Web3 finance by integrating its blockchain data into BigQuery. This alliance promises to accelerate mainstream adoption of decentralised technologies.
YouQuanTottenham Hotspur is based in White Hart Lane, North London. Reports by Socios reveal that their ecosystem has disbursed over $400 million to the global sports industry, nurturing increased fan engagement and interaction.
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