A government official in Rivne region of Ukraine owns close to $8 million in cryptocurrency and 500 Tesla shares, his declaration shows. The news comes as another Ukrainian lawmaker in Kyiv has found it hard to prove possession of the crypto holdings on her asset statement. Ukraine Officials Declare Crypto Assets, Fail to Provide Proof…
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The crypto market is having a strong end to 2021, with various cryptoassets — including bitcoin (BTC) — hitting new all-time highs. The question is: will we continue seeing increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies among investors, institutions, and even governments next year?… Read More: Crypto Adoption in 2022: What to Expect? Read more »Pay, Trade, Buy…
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The Russian Ministry of Interior has rejected a request filed by clients of Wex to do its part in the blocking of crypto funds removed from a wallet controlled by the now-defunct crypto exchange. Over 10,000 ETH have been recently withdrawn from the wallet and transferred to other platforms. Wex Victims Try to Freeze $46…
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A group of South African cryptocurrency investors have voiced concerns about the fate of their investment in the Fight to Fame (F2F token) after they reportedly were unable to withdraw their funds as promised. Token Sale Attracts Over 2,000 Applicants According to an IOL report, the investors had invested in a token that was promoted…
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U.S. law enforcement agents have “kidnapped” crypto entrepreneur Denis Dubnikov in Mexico, before transferring him to the Netherlands where he was arrested, his lawyer told Russian media. Dubnikov is suspected of money laundering and faces up to 20 years in prison if extradited to the United States. FBI Accused of Kidnapping Russian Citizen With Cryptocurrency…
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Lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are gearing up to introduce a draft law designed to regulate crypto mining. The nationalists say the legislation will benefit both Russian citizens and the state, as well as those who want to get involved in the business legally. Nationalists Propose Regulations for Russian Crypto Miners The…
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Onedegree, a virtual insurer based in Hong Kong, will provide insurance services for digital assets as part of a partnership with a local cryptocurrency exchange. By working together, the two firms hope to alleviate concerns discouraging potential investors from entering the crypto market. Onedegree to Underwrite Insurance Policies for Crypto Assets Hong Kong has several…
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A large amount of cryptocurrency has reportedly been withdrawn from a wallet previously controlled by the Finiko Ponzi scheme in Russia. The wallet’s unknown operators have transferred coins worth $48 million this month. The digital currency was split into smaller amounts and deposited to different addresses. 750 BTC Removed From Crypto Pyramid Finiko Wallet A…
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Crypto has become a key issue in the run-up to the South Korean presidential election – with shots firing in all directions as politicians hunt for votes. As previously reported, the ruling Democratic Party nominee Lee Jae-myung has already pledged to unpick crypto tax law to delay the imposition of a controversial 20% levy on…
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Sharp-elbowed tech companies are keen to take up every corner on the metaverse bandwagon. Two of the biggest names in the dating app space have decided that the metaverse could well be a perfect match for their business models…. Read More: Tinder, Bumble Fall Head over Heels for Crypto, Metaverse Read more »Pay, Trade, Buy…
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