Nigerian Regulator Pledges to Fight Crypto Fraud

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to crack down on fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation in the crypto sector. The SEC director general, Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the importance of educating investors. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he supports regulating the crypto sector. Investor Education Nigeria’s securities regulator vows to crack down … Read more

Compass Mining Partners With Mindshift to Expand Bitcoin Mining in South Korea

Compass Mining has announced a partnership with Mindshift, a licensed digital asset service provider in South Korea, to extend bitcoin mining services to the region. The collaboration aims to address challenges like high electricity costs while making bitcoin mining more accessible to South Korean residents. Compass Mining Collaborates With Mindshift The partnership between Compass Mining, … Read more

Avalanche Powers Littio’s New USD Savings Accounts in Latin America

Littio, a Colombian neobank, has joined forces with Avalanche to offer interest-bearing USD accounts through Opentrade’s blockchain-based platform. The partnership aims to provide financial solutions to Latin Americans facing high inflation and currency devaluation. Neobank Littio Uses Avalanche to Boost Financial Services in Latin America Littio, known for its mobile banking services, is using Opentrade’s … Read more

Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups

Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will support companies in the pre-seed and seed stages, continuing the firm’s strategy … Read more

Boerse Stuttgart Unveils Insured Ethereum Staking on Bison Platform

European exchange group Boerse Stuttgart has announced a major step into Ethereum staking, offering users a secure, insured way to earn passive income through its Bison trading platform. By partnering with top German firms, Bison enables staking for as little as 0.005 ETH with weekly rewards. The service, currently only in Germany, promises annual returns … Read more

Crypto.com Files Suit Against SEC Over Expanded Jurisdiction Claims

Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging the regulator’s authority over the sale of digital assets on secondary markets. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that the SEC is unlawfully extending its jurisdiction to include most digital tokens … Read more

Microstrategy Stock MSTR Set to Surge by 64% on Bitcoin Investment Bet, Analysts Say

Microstrategy’s stock is expected to soar by 64%, fueled by its bold bitcoin investment strategy, according to Bernstein analysts. Michael Saylor’s leadership and the company’s vast BTC holdings, valued at $16 billion, have played a pivotal role in its performance. However, challenges such as net losses and bitcoin volatility could complicate this forecast, despite a … Read more

Bitcoin Is Digital Oil Well Fueling Rural Texas Economic Revival, Mayor Says

Mayor Ward Roddam of Rockdale, Texas, sees bitcoin mining as the key to his town’s resurgence after the devastating closure of its largest employer, Alcoa. Comparing it to Texas’ oil boom, Roddam highlights how this modern technology is creating jobs, boosting revenue, and funding essential services. With over $1 billion in investments, bitcoin mining could … Read more