‘Stand With Crypto’ Advocacy Alliance Surpasses 1 Million Supporters

The “Stand with Crypto” alliance has achieved a notable milestone, surpassing one million supporters as reported on its official website. This non-profit organization is committed to mobilizing global crypto advocates. Initiated by crypto exchange Coinbase, which promotes clearer and more effective regulations for the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S., the alliance has gained substantial momentum. … Read more

Binance Confirms Mastercard and Visa Support for Crypto Purchases but No Binance Credit Card Issued

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance posted on social media platform X Thursday that users can purchase cryptocurrency using Mastercard, Visa, or SEPA for bank transfers. The announcement led to confusion among some users regarding the reintroduction of Binance-branded credit cards. Binance Customer Support clarified that the current facilities allow the use of existing payment methods to buy … Read more

Hulk Hogan’s X Posts Vanish After HULK Meme Token’s Sharp Rise and Fall

A new meme token, hulkmania (HULK), has recently entered the dynamic world of meme coins. It appears to have garnered attention from the legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s X account, which referenced it on the social media platform. However, the post on the @hulkhogan X account has been deleted, raising the possibility that his account may … Read more

Court Strikes Down SEC’s Private Fund Regulation, Citing Overreach

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lost another court case. On June 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser rule, which was designed to enhance transparency within the nearly $27 trillion private fund industry. The court found that the SEC had overstepped its statutory limits by … Read more

Turkey Rules out Taxes on Crypto Profits, Considers Limited Transaction Tax

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics have not been determined. This statement was made to clarify earlier reports by … Read more

Tether Invests $18.75M in XREX Group to Facilitate Launch of Gold-Backed Stablecoin

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin and a leading player in the digital asset industry, has made a strategic investment of $18.75M in XREX Group, a fully regulated, blockchain-enabled financial institution. The investment aims to drive innovation in the digital asset industry and facilitate USDT-based cross-border payments in emerging markets. XREX will use the … Read more

Tezos Activates 16th Upgrade ‘Paris’: Boosting Throughput and Performance

Tezos, a blockchain known for its onchain governance system, has activated its 16th protocol upgrade, Paris, on mainnet on June 4th, 2024. This upgrade introduces the Data Availability Layer (DAL), which boosts Layer 2 throughput and unlocks new use cases in gaming, ticketing, and services requiring high-speed transactions. The upgrade also reduces block times to … Read more

Cardano Foundation Forges Government Partnership in Argentina to Boost Blockchain Adoption

The Cardano Foundation has announced an interesting new public partnership in Argentina. The collaboration, which follows a public signing between Rogelio Frigerio, the Governor of Entre Ríos, and Rafael Fraga, the LATAM Lead for Business Development at the Cardano Foundation, is with the state of Entre Ríos, a central province of Argentina. The partnership aims … Read more

Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency Announces Reward for Whistleblowers Exposing Local Currency Abusers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders involved in naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, emphasized the importance of enforcing the law and protecting the economy from negative impacts. The commission has already secured nearly … Read more

FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating services, promising payment through complex and deceptive crypto-based compensation structures. Victims are often tricked into making … Read more