Tag: Issues

Crypto Exchange Giant Bybit Pulls Services From France Amid Regulatory Issues

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The crypto exchange giant Bybit pulled trading services from France this week due to regulatory issues. Bybit announced on Thursday that all accounts associated with French nationals and residents would shift to “close-only mode” the following day, blocking users from adding to or opening new positions. The exchange encouraged users to move their assets and funds to different accounts and noted that all remaining open positions would be liquidated on August 13th. From that point onward, French users will only be able to make withdrawals. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers,…

FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to trick victims into providing login details, clicking links, or sharing identification information. FBI Alerts Public to Cryptocurrency Exchange Scams The Federal Bureau […] Source

Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop

Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency deception. An Interpol red notice has been issued to facilitate his arrest. […] Source CryptoX Portal

Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event

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The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political ideologies. Snowden’s Bitcoin 2024 Keynote: Vote Independently and Beware of Bitcoin’s Privacy Risks During his keynote […] Original

Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe

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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests for cryptocurrency payments, online relationships turning financial, verifying investment advice, and avoiding get-rich-quick schemes. Victims are urged to report scams to local law enforcement and […] Original

Bitcoin mining causing health issues in Texas residents

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Texas is rapidly becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, butresidents of local towns are experiencing hearing issues, headaches, dizziness, and sleep disturbance.  The conflict between the economic interests of Bitcoin (BTC) mining in Texas and the quality of life of its residents is escalating, underscoring the need for comprehensive policy solutions. Texas is home to 10 out of the 34 major Bitcoin mines in the United States. In 2021, when China decided to crack down on Bitcoin mining, numerous mining companies like Marathon Digital and Hut 8 moved to Texas due…

Bitcoin diverges from US equities amid supply issues

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Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a significant change in market behavior, diverging from the currently bullish U.S. equities, as it faces challenges in its attempt to surpass the $63,000 price level. According to a Bitfinex report shared with crypto.news, H1 2024 began with optimism for the market, leading to a Bitcoin all-time high above $73,000. However, this enthusiasm weakened by mid-year, with Bitcoin struggling in June due to several headwinds. BTC is now down nearly 15% from its March peak. Per Bitfinex analysts, prevailing policies have significantly diminished Bitcoin’s volatility and…

U.S. Treasury Issues Crypto Tax Regime For 2025, Delays Rules for Non-Custodians

The IRS said it tried to avoid some burdens on users of stablecoins, especially when used to buy other tokens and in payments. Basically, a normal crypto investor and user who doesn’t earn more than $10,000 on stablecoins in a year is exempted from the reporting. Stablecoin sales – the most frequent in the crypto markets – will be tallied collectively in an “aggregated” report rather than as individual transactions, the agency said, though more sophisticated and high-volume stablecoin investors won’t qualify. The agency said that these tokens “unambiguously fall…

Japanese Regulator Issues Warning to Unregistered Crypto Platform Lbank Exchange

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The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan issued a warning to Lbank Exchange, an overseas cryptocurrency platform, for operating without registration. Lbank, which ranks 56th in trading volume according to Coingecko, has been offering services to Japanese residents despite reportedly having an unknown address and representative. This action follows similar warnings issued by the FSA […] Source