Category: Cryptocurrency

Apr 20
Agent Smith says Secret Service seized $102M in crypto in 254 cases since 2015

A top official from the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) says the agency can track the flow of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in a similar manner to email addresses, and it has seized more than $102 million in crypto across 254 cases since 2015. USSS assistant director of investigations David Smith told CNBC that the transparent […]

Apr 19
Robinhood acquires British crypto firm Ziglu to push expansion plans

Robinhood has renewed its global expansion plans by acquiring the British crypto firm Ziglu after aborting its U.K. expansion back in 2020. 1260 Total views 24 Total shares Robinhood, a major cryptocurrency-friendly stock trading app, is pushing global expansion by acquiring the United Kingdom-based crypto asset firm Ziglu. Robinhood officially announced Tuesday that it had […]

Apr 19
Half of assessed jurisdictions don’t have ‘adequate laws and regulatory structures’ — FATF

The organization reported that only 9% of countries were “substantially effective” in areas including transparency in beneficial ownership. 462 Total views 18 Total shares The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, reported that many countries, including those with virtual asset service providers (VASPs), are not in compliance with its standards on Combating the Financing of […]

Apr 19
Cointelegraph’s experts reveal their crypto portfolios | Watch now on The Market Report

On this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts reveal their personal portfolios. 1059 Total views 26 Total shares On this week’s show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts reveal exactly what percentages of their portfolios are allocated to what coins and why. But first, market expert Marcel Pechman carefully examines the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether […]

Apr 18
Atari claims its namesake token is now ‘unlicensed’ as it terminates blockchain joint venture

The company appears to have abruptly terminated the ATRI token partnership, but indicated that it still sees a bright future for blockchain related ventures within the company. 1238 Total views 30 Total shares In a statement published by former video-game giant Atari on Monday, the firm says it has, effective immediately, terminated all license agreements with […]

Apr 18
What is driving institutions to invest in crypto? BlockFi’s David Olsson explains

“Out of the 80% of Top 50 hedge funds in the world we’ve spoken to, they all are embarking on some sort of crypto journey,” says Olsson. 628 Total views 28 Total shares In an interview with Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall last Tuesday, David Olsson, global head of institutional distribution at BlockFi, shared his insight […]

Apr 17
Making Bitcoin legal tender in Mexico will be ‘an uphill battle,’ says Ricardo Salinas

Billionaire and Bitcoin advocate, Ricardo Salinas, believes that the growth of Bitcoin is inevitable, but its future depends on how fast and cheap transactions … Source: Cointelegraph

Apr 17
DAO regulation in Australia: Issues and solutions, Part 3

Progressive DAO regulation means questioning accepted institutions: public registries, licensing and corporate rules. Are lawmakers ready? Source: Cointelegraph

Apr 17
Regulations set the table for more talent, capital and building in crypto industry

The feeling in the crypto and decentralized finance space has been shifting and evolving. The industry is also becoming more scrutinized and, inevitably, more organized. Some weeks ago, United States President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order to expedite and focus regulatory oversight of the $3-trillion industry.  The order will spur the government to examine […]

Apr 17
Crypto Twitter reacts as Russian gov’t reviews finalized crypto bill

Russia’s finance ministry shared the amended and finalized crypto bill with the government, which recommends using cryptocurrencies as legal tender. Source: Cointelegraph