Category: CryptoX News

South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning

The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation of the FATF’s Recommendation 16. CASP Interactions With Unhosted Wallets The South African Financial Intelligence […] Source CryptoX Portal

Robert Kiyosaki Shares Crash Survival Rules — Warns ‘Crash Has Begun, It Will Be a Bad One’

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned that a crash has begun, highlighting its severity. The famous author also shared his crash survival rules. He urged investors to invest in bitcoin, alongside gold and silver, emphasizing that they are “real money that goes up in value, especially in a market crash.” Robert Kiyosaki’s […] Source CryptoX Portal

BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges

According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering The Department of […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

NFT Market Sees Over 30% Decline in Weekly Sales

From April 27 to May 4, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales amassed $164.4 million, reflecting a 30.16% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the field in blockchain sales, Bitcoin-based NFT sales totaled $56.81 million, experiencing a 41.57% drop from the preceding week. Bitcoin and Ether Lead in Volatile NFT Market; Weekly Sales Down 30% […] Source CryptoX Portal

London Digital Art Week, Art Basel, Martin Shkreli gossip, and more #hearsay

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Every week, crypto.news brings you #hashtag hearsay, a gossip column of scoops and stories shaping the crypto world. If you have a tip, hot gossip, parties, especially events with free champagne, please write to Dorian Batycka at [email protected] Dear Hearsay readers, It’s been an intense week, having spent most of it sad and depressed in London, which is a special type of hell when the weather is…

US Senators cite security concerns over Iran’s crypto mining sector

Iran’s cryptocurrency mining sector is under fire as United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King believes its a threat to national security. According to a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, sent on May 1, the senators have urged the Biden administration to detail the possible ties between the Iranian government and local crypto miners. Senators Warren and King believe that digital assets being mined in Iran are being used to bypass U.S. sanctions and fund terrorist organizations like “Hezbollah.” Further, they allege that these funds were also used to fuel…

Democratizing Investment – The Power of Asset Tokenization in Real-World Assets

In the traditional financial landscape, investment opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs) have traditionally been reserved for the affluent and well-connected, with significant barriers preventing the average person from accessing lucrative investment markets. For instance, opportunities to invest in real estate have been primarily available to institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals as these investments often require […] Source CryptoX Portal

Solana to surpass all-time high despite activity decline, expert predicts

Solana witnessed a 30% drop in total value locked but the blockchain has a chance to make new highs soon. According to DefiLlama, the value of decentralized applications fell by $10 billion in April. In addition, the total value locked (TVL) of the Solana blockchain has fallen from a March peak of $4.64 billion to $3.8 billion at the time of writing. Source: DefiLlama The decline in Solana’s performance occurred against the backdrop of a decline in the excitement around meme coins in this blockchain, and the fall of Bitcoin (BTC) after its rapid growth in…

Paypal Partnership Allows US-Based Moonpay Users to Buy Crypto With Their Paypal Accounts

The digital asset trading platform, Moonpay, announced on May 2 that it had formed a partnership with Paypal. This partnership will allow U.S. users to purchase cryptocurrency using their Paypal accounts. Users of Moonpay can benefit from the security offered by Paypal, a payment provider known for sharing comprehensive financial information about transactions. Moonpay Users […] Source CryptoX Portal