Indodax, a crypto exchange formerly known as Bitcoin Indonesia, reportedly experienced an attack within the last twelve hours. An unidentified party withdrew tens of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets from the platform. On September 11, blockchain analytics firm SlowMist raised alarms in a post on X, reporting that ...
U.S. Senate majority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, has been accused of excluding cryptocurrency from his legislative priorities contrary to his earlier commitment to do so this year. In a recent X post, Fox News journalist Eleanor Terrett pointed out that Senator Schumer's latest "Dear Colleague" letter to his fellow Demcract ...
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to initiate enforcement measures against businesses and individuals participating in unregulated cryptocurrency transactions. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the agency, announced that it would soon take action against entities offering cryptocurrency services without proper regulation, according to a report by the local ...
Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch has launched a new suite of specialized investment services targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors. The new offering, which requires a minimum investment of ₹10 lakhs (approximately 623 USD), aims to provide a range of premium services, including tailored investment strategies, dedicated account management, professional ...
India’s financial regulator may grant two foreign-based crypto exchanges approval to operate in the country by March 2025. According to a report by local media outlet Business Standard, the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is currently reviewing registration applications from four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges. While the specific platforms remain undisclosed, ...
Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZFB), Switzerland's fourth-largest financial institution, has announced the launch of crypto-focused services for its customers. In a press release published on September 4, 2024, the bank detailed that these new services are fully integrated into its existing digital platforms, including ZKB eBanking and ZKB Mobile Banking. According ...
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially granted operational approvals to several crypto-focused service operators. In a statement published on Thursday, August 29, the securities regulator announced that it has issued "Approvals-in-Principle" to seven firms: Busha Digital Limited, Quidax Technologies Limited, Trovotech Ltd, Wrapped CBDC Ltd, HousingExhange.NG Ltd, Dream ...
New Zealand's Revenue Minister, Simon Watts, has proposed integrating the OECD's framework for gathering crypto-asset financial information into the national framework. The proposed legislation, which is part of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024–25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill, seeks to align New Zealand's regulations with the OECD's Crypto-Asset ...
The number of crypto millionaires worldwide has skyrocketed by 95% in the past year, according to a new report from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners. According to the report, crypto wealth has grown substantially, with 325 individuals now recognized as crypto centimillionaires—those holding $100 million or more in ...
Indian authorities have reportedly arrested four individuals accused of running a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform that conned victims out of more than $90,000. According to a local media report, the scammers deceived investors by posing as representatives of a fictitious crypto trading platform called GBE Crypto Trading Company. The name ...
