Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bitcoin for Wages and Payments with New Legislation Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced the Bitcoin Freedom Act (SB325), a groundbreaking bill that aims to allow Bitcoin for wages and payments, positioning the state at the forefront of financial innovation. Oklahoma’s Bitcoin Freedom Act (SB325) introduced. Bill aims to combat inflation with […]
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele Eyes Discount on U.S. DOJ’s Silk Road Bitcoin Auction El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele recently tweeted, “Maybe we’ll all get the chance to buy Bitcoin at a discount!”—a bold statement aimed at the U.S. Department of Justice’s upcoming auction of 69,370 Bitcoins seized from the Silk Road, valued at around […]
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IMF Urges Kenya to Establish Clear Crypto Regulations to Tackle AML/CFT Risks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Kenya to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies to address rising risks associated with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This push for regulation comes as Kenya appoints Marathon Digital, […]
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Portugal’s Bank Slams the Door on Crypto Transfers Amid EU’s Tightening Grip Portugal’s largest bank, Banco de Investimentos Globais (BiG), has unexpectedly blocked fiat transfers to cryptocurrency platforms, aligning with the European Union’s new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. This move marks a departure from Portugal’s previously crypto-friendly stance, with the introduction of a […]
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Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential in UAE and Kazakhstan: Simplifying Blockchain Transactions Mastercard has rolled out its Crypto Credential solution in the UAE and Kazakhstan, aiming to streamline cryptocurrency transactions by allowing users to use aliases in place of complex blockchain addresses. This initiative marks the company’s first expansion into the EEMEA region (Eastern Europe, Middle […]
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission to Ease Institutional Crypto Investment Rules in 2025 South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is gearing up to relax institutional crypto investment restrictions in 2025, signaling a major shift towards integrating digital assets into the nation’s financial system. South Korea’s FSC to ease crypto investment restrictions in 2025 Non-profit corporations […]
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US Government Sells $6.5 Billion in Silk Road Bitcoin Before Trump’s Second Inauguration The US government has offloaded 69,370 Bitcoin, seized from the Silk Road, valued at $6.5 billion. The Department of Justice (DoJ) approved the sale due to concerns over price volatility, just days before Donald Trump’s second inauguration. This move coincided with a […]
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Warning: Fake OKX Browser Extension Found on Firefox Store A fake OKX browser extension, posing a serious threat to users, has been discovered on the Firefox store. This malicious plugin, downloaded by 95 users, uses OKX’s branding and fake reviews to appear legitimate. OKX has taken swift action, warning users and requesting Firefox to remove […]
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UK Court Seizes $4.3 Million in Bitcoin from Criminal Kingpin Alexander Surin Amid Legal Scrutiny A UK court has seized over $4.3 million in Bitcoin from Alexander Surin, known as “Don Car-Leone,” highlighting the growing prowess of law enforcement in tackling cryptocurrency crimes. This seizure raises significant questions about the privacy and security of digital […]
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President-Elect Trump Launches Fifth NFT Collection on Bitcoin President-Elect Donald Trump has just unleashed his fifth NFT collection, diving headfirst into the Bitcoin blockchain using the Ordinals protocol. This move not only caters to his loyal collectors but also shakes up the crypto world in ways we can’t ignore. 119 NFTs on Bitcoin using Ordinals […]
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