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Binance Targets Traditional Asset Traders With New VIP Program Promotion

Crypto exchange Binance unveiled a new promotion on February 28 for its VIP Invitation Program that is set to target traditional asset traders. In an X post, the exchange announced that its new initiative would enable new users to qualify for its VIP Invitation Program by utilizing the combined...

, by Brian Yue

Japan Positioned as Global Leader in Compliant Crypto Payments, Says Report

Japan is a global leader in compliant crypto payment services, according to a report published today by independent finance news outlet FinanceFeeds. The conclusion comes off the back of an announcement by Japanese Web3 payments app Slash that it has facilitated a total of more than $10,000,000...

, by Tim Hakki

Portofino Technologies Obtains FCA’s Approval to Offer Crypto Services

Portofino Technologies announced on Tuesday that its UK entity received the regulatory permit to act as a registered crypto asset firm. The company stated that its UK subsidiary has been listed as a crypto asset by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Portofino Technologies will expand its...

, by David Pokima

State Duma Approves Use of Russia’s Digital Assets in International Settlements

State Duma lawmakers have signed off on a bill that will let Russian firms and their partners use the digital ruble and “digital assets” in international settlements. Per an official State Duma release and a report from the media outlet RBC, lawmakers approved the bill in a second...

, by Tim Alper

3 Crypto Experts Predict This New Coin Might 50x In March

A just-launched meme token called FrogWifHat (FWIW) is generating a significant buzz within web3 circles as it attempts to emulate the viral success of its predecessor Dogwifhat (WIF), with three crypto experts predicting this new coin might 50x in March. Forgwifhat (FWIW) launched on...

, by Michael Davis

South Korean Police Arrest 452 People on Crypto-powered Drug Trafficking Charges

South Korean police continue to wage “war” on crypto-powered drug trafficking, with officers in the capital Seoul making 452 arrests from June 2022 to December 2023. Per the media outlet Money Today, police arrested three suspected drug dealers. Officers also charged 445 buyers and...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto Exchanges in Nigeria Cease Naira Purchases of USDT and USDC Amid Central Bank Scrutiny: Report

Several crypto companies in Nigeria have made the decision to disallow users from buying the Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) stablecoins with Naira in light of renewed scrutiny from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The move comes as regulators intensify their focus on crypto platforms, citing...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Bitfinex Case Defendant Credits Bitcoin Fog in Laundering Scheme: Bloomberg

The revelation from hacker Ilya Lichtenstein sheds light on one of the largest Bitcoin heists in history, involving the looting of billions of dollars from the crypto exchange Bitfinex using Bitcoin Fog.Ilya Lichtenstein, a prominent figure in the crypto industry known for his involvement in...

, by Hassan Shittu

Aleo Quells Community Fears Following KYC Leak

Aleo blockchain has addressed community fears about the recent data leak, calling it a copy-and-paste error. In an X (formerly Twitter) post, the platform explained the cause of the exposure while quelling the fears of the wider community. The team said the incident was a “copy and...

, by David Pokima

Expert Take: Rising DeFi TVL is Silencing the Doubters

As its TVL rises, industry insiders say that DeFi is seeing increasing interest once again. DeFi is robust and will continue to expand, the experts say, adding that 2024 will be an exciting year for this growing sector. DeFi is Resilient, TVL On The Rise The total value locked in decentralized...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Crypto Market Research Firm Observes Declining Weekend Trading Activity for Bitcoin

Nobody is trading Bitcoin on the weekend anymore, concludes a new blog post by analysts at blockchain market data provider Kaiko. So far this year, only 13% of all Bitcoin transactions have been executed on the weekend. This is down from 17% last year and 24% back in 2018. Over that same...

, by Tim Hakki

Finoa Integrates Centrifuge’s Anemoy Tokenized T-Bill Fund into Custodial Wallet System

Finoa, a crypto custodian with a license from German regulator BaFin, has integrated Centrifuge's Anemoy tokenized T-Bill fund into its custodial wallet system.The firm is expanding its services to offer clients access to tokenized, real-world assets (RWA) through Centrifuge, a pioneering company...

, by Hassan Shittu

Aura CEO: Luxury Industry on Verge of Embracing Crypto with On-Chain Digital Passports

The luxury industry's involvement with crypto is about to leap forward, according to Aura CEO Romain Carrere. The Aura Blockchain Consortium is a collective formed by leading luxury brands to establish a unified blockchain approach. According to Carrere, the number of Web3 customers engaged with...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital in Agreement to Purchase HAYVN for Undisclosed Amount

Family office-backed crypto investment firm, Deus X Capital, has agreed to purchase institutional digital assets firm HAYVN for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement, Deus X Capital said a mutual agreement has been reached with HAYVN shareholders to purchase the business’s brand, technology,...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Jamaica is ‘Determined’ to Bring CBDC to Address Cash Problems: BOJ Governor

Jamaica, that launched its JAM-DEX central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2021, is “determined” in getting through CBDC challenges. According to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) governor Richard Byles, BOJ is determined to find solutions for the slow roll-out of their CBDC. Several early adopters...

, by Sujha Sundararajan

Ethereum’s TVL Breaches $50 Billion as DeFi Activity Ramps Up

The Ethereum network has recorded several gains in the last four months as decentralized activity continues to rise amid institutional inflows. Data from DefiLlama shows an increasing number of transactions around decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols causing a spike in values locked on most...

, by David Pokima

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