Key Takeaways The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a notice regarding Retardio, a Solana-based meme coin cautioning that the platform is not authorized to offer financial services in the UK. The regulator further advised consumers to avoid engaging…
Key Takeaways Leading crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it will discontinue its withdrawal and custody services in France starting January 8, 2025. The transition plan involves transferring user funds to Coinhouse, a regulated French crypto-asset platform, as part of…
Key Takeaways Leading European crypto firm, Bitpanda has secured in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This approval allows the company to operate in the UAE under the name Bitpanda Broker MENA…
Key Takeaways The largest corporate Bitcoin Holder, MicroStrategy, has announced a new acquisition of 15,000 BTC. The purchase was completed between December 9 and December 15 at an average price of $100,386 per Bitcoin, using proceeds from a convertible notes…
Key Takeaways Crypto exchange BitOasis has officially been granted a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The VASP license allows BitOasis to provide a wide range of crypto services, including the trading…
Key Takeaways Leading NFT Marketplace OpenSea, has set off widespread speculation about a potential token launch and airdrop after registering in the Cayman Islands. This development, revealed on December 14 by “Waleswoosh,” a pseudonymous researcher affiliated with the Azuki NFT…
Key Takeaways Scottsdale police have arrested a man accused of stealing cryptocurrency by posing as an Uber driver. The suspect, identified as Nuruhussein Hussein, faces charges of theft, fraud, and money laundering. Authorities allege that he targeted passengers outside the…
Key Takeaways Mark Longo, the creator of Peanut the Squirrel, has filed a lawsuit against Binance, alleging unauthorized use of his intellectual property. Longo claims Binance used Peanut’s branding and imagery to promote the PNUT token without permission. In a…
Key Takeaways Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has introduced a motion to the city council proposing the exploration of Bitcoin as part of the city’s financial strategy. The initiative plans to evaluate BTC potential to safeguard purchasing power and diversify municipal…
Key Takeaways Polish authorities have detained Dmitry V., the former CEO of the crypto exchange WEX, following an extradition request from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Dmitry V. is accused of involvement in fraud and money laundering activities…
