The Government of Paraguay will strengthen the measures directed to combat the illegal cryptocurrency mining operations in the country. In a recent meeting, ANDE, the National Power Administration, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Justice, agreed to deal with these crimes swiftly given the damages they cause to the Paraguayan power grid. Paraguay Prepares […] Source
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 25th March 2024 – GAIMIN, the world’s leader in delivering GPU-based decentralised data processing services through gaimin.cloud, today announces its GMRX utility token will be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges. GMRX is a utility token designed to support GAIMIN’s ecosystem, rewarding users for allowing their PC-based GPUs to participate in gaimin.cloud, processing […] Source
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has designated May 28 as the start date for trading in Crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs). Only professional investors will have authorization to engage in trading activities related to these ETNs. ETN issuers have until April 15 to submit their plans, ensuring eligibility for trading commencement in May. The LSE decided to commence trading on May 28 after careful consideration. It allows sufficient time for ETN issuers to meet the requirements outlined in the Crypto ETN factsheet. Additionally, it provides issuers planning to admit securities on…
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has sounded the alarm against two dubious trading platforms, HKCEXP and EDY, today (Monday). In an official statement released on its website, the SFC cautioned investors about engaging with these platforms, citing suspicions of fraudulent activities. According to the SFC, EDY is purported to be a virtual asset trading platform, falsely claiming affiliation with a financial institution in Hong Kong and a digital token system developed by another financial institution. However, investigations have revealed no such associations exist. Moreover, investors have…
Crypto exchange Binance sold the entirety of its Russian business to CommEX in September last year following compliance concerns. The exchange officially launched the day before the news was announced. At the time, Binance said there would be no ongoing revenue split from the sale, and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, denied that he owned the exchange. Source
A new set of anti-money laundering laws passed by the EU has banned crypto asset service providers from servicing and providing custody to anonymous cryptocurrency accounts. The approved proposal for the “prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing” alleges these assets present “risks of misuse […] Source
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) says cryptocurrency is the “best hedge against inflation.” He stressed that crypto “takes control away from the government and from the monopolistic banking system which uses money printing to shift wealth upward to the oligarchy of billionaires while impoverishing regular Americans.” RFK Jr. Says ‘Crypto Equals […] Source
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has notified its users in India that the platform is shutting down services in the country “due to local regulations.” The exchange has advised users in India to “withdraw all funds” from their accounts by the end of April. The Indian government has not regulated crypto and the country’s finance minister recently […] Source
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has informed its clients that it will no longer offer services in India. Customers are required to close their positions by the end of April, after which they can only withdraw their funds. The exchange cited regulatory considerations in the country as the reason for this decision. In a notice, OKX informed its Indian clients that they must close all margin positions, as well as positions in perpetual, futures, and options, and withdraw all funds by April 30. The notice stated that after this date, accounts will…
Cryptocurrency is simply digital currency, an online medium of exchange via blockchain technology. It’s encrypted , immutable, and decentralized. According to Statista, the global cryptocurrency market could grow from $51.5 billion in 2024 to $71.7 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.62%. In recent years, we’ve witnessed the growing adoption of cryptocurrency among companies across different industries, but is it right for your small business? Cryptocurrency now leads the financial technology, paving the way for digital transactions in business worldwide. Small businesses can attract international consumers…