The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess the compliance of Worldcoin, the biometric and universal basic income (UBI) project, with the country’s laws. The head of the institution, Fabrizio Peralta-Diaz, lamented this situation, stressing that it needed access to the necessary tools to examine …
Monthly archives: August 2024
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Forges a Path to Overcome IMF’s Bitcoin-Phobia
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities that El Salvador is opening for other countries to receive help from international institutions like the IMF even when adopting bitcoin as legal tender. Latam Insights Encore: El …
Continue reading “Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Forges a Path to Overcome IMF’s Bitcoin-Phobia”
Economist Henrik Zeberg Warns Most Crypto Assets Will Implode After Greatest Bubble Burst of All Time
An economist who accurately called that the US economy will flash signs of weakness by mid-2024 is warning that the crypto markets will witness a massive collapse in the coming months. In a new interview on the Metals and Miners YouTube channel, Henrik Zeberg says that the US economy is witnessing its largest bubble in …
Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a plan directed to difficult banking access to crypto companies. Winklevoss’ remarks come after the Federal Reserve found Customers Bank, a crypto-friendly bank, had “deficiencies” in compliance with anti-money laundering requirements. Tyler Winklevoss …
Continue reading “Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing”
20 Crypto Startups Raise $141.3 Million in Less Than 2 Weeks
In the first 12 days of Aug., $141.3 million has flowed into crypto, defi, and blockchain ventures, according to recent metrics. Morpho, a decentralized lending developer, accounted for roughly 35.38% of the total funds raised across 20 different projects. $141.3 Million Floods Into 20 Crypto Startups and Projects Even with the crypto markets experiencing a …
Continue reading “20 Crypto Startups Raise $141.3 Million in Less Than 2 Weeks “
Malaysian Police Hunt 4 Suspects in Kidnapping Case Involving $1.2M Crypto Ransom
Selangor police in Malaysia are pursuing four local suspects connected to the July 11 kidnapping of a Chinese national and a Malaysian woman near the Lebuharaya Maju Toll Plaza in Cyberjaya. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan disclosed that three men and a woman remain at large, while 14 others involved have been apprehended …
Continue reading “Malaysian Police Hunt 4 Suspects in Kidnapping Case Involving $1.2M Crypto Ransom”
SunPump Beta Launches on TRON, Driving Innovation in Meme Coin Development
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 13, 2024 – SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform on TRON, is thrilled to announce the launch of SunPump Beta, the first dedicated platform for the fair launch and trading of meme coins. SunPump offers creators an accessible, low-cost way to launch their own meme coins in a secure and user-friendly environment. …
Continue reading “SunPump Beta Launches on TRON, Driving Innovation in Meme Coin Development”
Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, allowing crypto services to be tested in a controlled environment. This initiative aims to promote innovation in Thailand’s capital market by accommodating six specific digital asset-related services, including exchanges and custodial wallet providers. Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox The …
Continue reading “Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox”
New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors …
Continue reading “New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra”
SEC Charges Novatech in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the masterminds behind Novatech with running a fraudulent $650 million crypto scheme. Novatech allegedly operated as a multi-level marketing and crypto asset investment program, where most investor funds were misappropriated to pay existing investors and promoters. SEC Charges Novatech Ltd. in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Case …
Continue reading “SEC Charges Novatech in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme”
Top Trader Predicts Massive Rally for Solana-Based Memecoin, Says Train About To Leave Station
A trader who continues to build his following with timely altcoin calls believes one Solana (SOL)-based memecoin is gearing up for a massive upside move. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 268,500 followers on the social media platform X that dogwifhat (WIF) looks to be setting up to break out from a falling wedge formation. The …
Bitcoin Traders Cautious Despite Massive Stablecoin Inflow: What’s Next For BTC?
Dalmas, a seasoned crypto reporter, brings a unique perspective to the industry. His specialization in NFTs, blockchain, DeFi, and blockchain news for NewsBTC, combined with a background in mechanical engineering and over a decade of experience in journalism, has allowed him to craft over 10,000 news and feature articles over the past eight years. His …
Continue reading “Bitcoin Traders Cautious Despite Massive Stablecoin Inflow: What’s Next For BTC?”
Crypto Analyst Says End Of This Bitcoin Bear Trap Could Drive Price To $72,000
A crypto analyst has unveiled a highly optimistic forecast for Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting that the end of the supposed Bitcoin bear trap could propel the price of the cryptocurrency to new highs, potentially reaching $72,000. Bitcoin Set To Hit $72,000 In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Sensei’ has predicted …
Continue reading “Crypto Analyst Says End Of This Bitcoin Bear Trap Could Drive Price To $72,000”
Ethereum Leads The Charge as Weekly Crypto Inflows Hit $176M—CoinShares
Latest data from crypto asset manager CoinShares has shown a noticeable comeback in the crypto market. In its latest ‘digital asset fund flows weekly report,’ the asset manager revealed that last week marked a significant uptick in investor confidence, as digital asset investment products saw $176 million in inflows. According to James Butterfill, head of …
Continue reading “Ethereum Leads The Charge as Weekly Crypto Inflows Hit $176M—CoinShares”
Polkadot (DOT) Seen Reversing Losses With 116% Rally To $10 – Analyst
Polkadot token DOT has indeed been hot on the cryptocurrency market throughout the week, appreciating over 21%. Despite the gains bringing further enthusiasm among the investors, the token pressed on higher and continues to trade at $4.65 with a market capitalization of more than $6.6 billion. Now ranking 17th in the largest cryptocurrencies, investors and …
Continue reading “Polkadot (DOT) Seen Reversing Losses With 116% Rally To $10 – Analyst”