Coinbase Collaborates with CFTC on Investigation

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, is currently aiding in an investigation conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding the decentralized prediction market platform, Polymarket. This inquiry has led the CFTC to seek specific information from Coinbase related to its operations. What Did Coinbase Communicate to Users?What Happened During … Read more

DOJ Indicts 3 Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Linked to Cybercrime

Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers … Read more

Oh raises $4.5 million to empower creators through AI and Web3 fusion

Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi … Read more

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Fuels Tourism Boom

El Salvador’s tourism soared in 2024, with bitcoin adoption and safety reforms transforming the nation into a global powerhouse, driving unprecedented economic and tourism growth. Bitcoin-Led Tourism Boom Positions El Salvador as a Global Model Santander US Capital Markets LLC, a division of the global financial giant Banco Santander, published a report on Jan. 10 … Read more

Santander: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Fuels Tourism Boom

El Salvador’s tourism soared in 2024, with bitcoin adoption and safety reforms transforming the nation into a global powerhouse, driving unprecedented economic and tourism growth. Bitcoin-Led Tourism Boom Positions El Salvador as a Global Model Santander US Capital Markets LLC, a division of the global financial giant Banco Santander, published a report on Jan. 10 … Read more

Institutional Giant Whale Bulks Up On This Altcoin As The Price Plummets

According to information shared by cryptocurrency onchain analysis firm SpotOnChain, an institutional whale appears to be buying a large chunk of an altcoin at the bottom price. According to Onchain data, Amber Group, a crypto market-making firm, bridged an additional $4.88 million worth of USDC to Hyperliquid, spending a total of $7.22 million to purchase … Read more

Industry Leaders Analyze the Rise of Crypto ETPs in Europe

European crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have experienced a significant influx of investments in the second half of 2024, showcasing the rising confidence in Bitcoin and other digital assets among the region’s retail investors. BeInCrypto spoke with Jellyverse Co-Founder Ben Rauch and Blocksquare CEO Denis Petrovcic to understand whether this increased demand for ETPs is here … Read more

Can Cardano (ADA) Recover Its Place Above XRP? Expert Says ETF Launch Could Be Game Changing

The crypto industry is no stranger to fierce competition among newly established digital assets. Players such as Cardano and Ripple have long battled for dominance and captivate holders and investors with their unique utilities.  However, the market’s unpredictability means new challengers often disrupt the status quo. One such disruptor making waves is DTX Exchange—a rising … Read more