Binance and Circle,Once Bitter Rivals, Join Hands To Boost Global USDC Adoption
Circle and Binance have revealed their strategic partnership during Abu Dhabi Finance Week to promote USDC, a stablecoin jointly owned by Circle and Coinbase.
XingChiCircle and Binance have revealed their strategic partnership during Abu Dhabi Finance Week to promote USDC, a stablecoin jointly owned by Circle and Coinbase.
XingChiIn Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.
KikyoFour foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for a robbery on 8 November, where they forced a Ukrainian tourist, Viacheslav Leibov, to transfer 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency. The suspects, who had prior connections to the victim, were charged with armed robbery, unlawful detention, and coercion.
WeatherlyHong Kong authorities are investigating a cryptocurrency scam in which a 26-year-old woman reported losing approximately HK$93,000 ($12,000) in tether (USDT) at an exchange shop in Mong Kok.
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyBinance and Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a $100,000 scam that duped investors with false claims linked to a fake solar company.
XingChiNigerian authorities are cracking down on unlicensed cryptocurrency firms, securing nearly $100,000 from Paparaxy Global Ventures and Lemskin Technologies for unauthorized USDT transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that both companies entered a plea agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to regulating the cryptocurrency market and combating illegal activities.
WeatherlyCoinbase’s delisting of Tether reflects tightening EU regulations. More tokens face delisting as MiCA is enforced, creating long-term market stability.
BerniceTether is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its stablecoin, USDT, by releasing a documentary called Stability and Freedom in Chaos, highlighting its role in helping people facing inflation and economic challenges in countries like Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina. The film features personal stories and statistics showcasing how USDT has become vital for daily transactions and financial stability in these regions.
JoyBig Four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) released a new service for managing enterprise contracts via blockchain technology on April 17, called OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM).
JinseFinanceTron Foundation challenges SEC lawsuit over jurisdictional reach, arguing against the application of U.S. regulations to offshore transactions. Meanwhile, competitors like Solana and BNB Chain are rapidly closing the TVL gap, posing formidable challenges. This legal battle highlights the intricate jurisdictional issues in the global crypto market, with implications for regulatory oversight and international transactions.
SanyaTRM Labs' research reveals Tron's dominance in illicit crypto transactions, accounting for 45% of scams in 2023. Ethereum and Bitcoin follow with 24% and 18%, respectively. Concerns persist over stablecoins' role, notably Tether, totaling $19.3B in illicit activity. Despite a 9% decrease in total illicit volumes, regulatory oversight remains crucial.
Huang BoLondon-based Fnality, a blockchain payments firm, raises $95 million in a funding round led by Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas. Other participants include DTCC, Euroclear, Nomura, and WisdomTree, as well as banks from Fnality's 2019 funding round. The company tokenizes fiat currency backed by central bank-held cash.
Xu LinLek Tai Yong had reported being robbed, and Eddie Ong had helped to conceal the funds, which police said belonged to investors.
AlexDominica selects TRON as its national blockchain to issue the country's official coin.
OthersLike blockchain is to finance, so are NFTs to artists. At least in theory.
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