DOJ Indicts 3 Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Linked to Cybercrime
Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers […] Powered by...
Ripple’s RLUSD Powers California Wildfire Relief With Crypto Donation
Ripple and Moonpay have made a joint donation of $50,000 worth of RLUSD, Ripple’s new stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFDFoundation). This contribution aims to support first responders battling the devastating California wildfires. Ripple highlighted their commitment to evaluating additional ways to assist these critical emergency efforts. […] Powered by...
Bitfinex Derivatives Moves to El Salvador After Receiving License
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently moved its derivatives services division to El Salvador, transitioning customers to a new jurisdiction after receiving a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a Salvadoran local entity, will now provide these services. Customers must approve a new set of service terms to […] Powered by...
El Salvador Aims to Purchase DOJ’s Seized Bitcoin at a Discount
Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, who has continued to push forward with bitcoin policies in his country, announced that he aims to profit from the potential DOJ sales of bitcoin seized as part of the Silk Road market takedown. El Salvador Hints at Purchasing Silk Road-Seized Bitcoin, Presses Ahead With New BTC Acquisitions […] Powered by...
Standard Chartered Brings Elite Crypto Custody to Luxembourg, Fuels EU Expansion
Standard Chartered’s launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions. Crypto Custody Takes Center Stage as Standard Chartered Expands to Luxembourg Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group known for its presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, has […] Powered by...
Investor Sentiment on Bitcoin Mining Stocks: Institutions Bet Big on CORZ, WULF, IREN and HUT
Gain insights into investor sentiment on Bitcoin mining stocks through institutional ownership trends. Institutions favored hybrid miners with major HPC/AI deals: $CORZ, $WULF, $IREN, and $HUT recorded the largest increases in institutional ownership. Institutional Investment Shifts in Bitcoin Mining: Major Players and Emerging Trends in 2024 The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop […] Powered by...