The Philippines has proceeded to block crypto exchange Binance. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded that the public’s continued access to Binance’s websites and apps “poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos.” The Philippine SEC Warns Against ‘Investing in and Using Binance’ The Philippine Securities and Exchange […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/philippines-blocks-binance-citing-threat-to-security-of-investor-funds/
Month: March 2024
Detained Binance Executive Escapes Custody in Nigeria, Government to Request Interpol Assistance
A senior executive at Binance, who was detained by Nigerian authorities in late February, has since escaped from custody. The executive Nadeem Anjarwalla is believed to have left the country using a Kenyan passport. The Nigerian government confirmed Anjarwalla’s escape and said it would ask Interpol to issue an international arrest warrant. Binance Executive Departs […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/detained-binance-executive-escapes-custody-in-nigeria-government-to-request-interpol-assistance/
‘Notcoin’ Game to End Mining on April 1—When Is the NOT Token Airdrop?
Following a glitch-like teaser earlier today, Notcoin confirmed that it will end the “mining phase” of the game on April 1. But the “glitch” has created more questions than it’s answered: Will April 1 be the day of the airdrop that Notcoin players have been waiting for? Or is this the Notcoin team building up for an April Fools’ joke…
Roger Ver Rejects Blockstream CEO’s Invitation, Remains Loyal to Bitcoin Cash Over BTC
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor, has decided to continue supporting Bitcoin Cash (BCH) over Bitcoin (BTC) despite an invitation from Blockstream CEO Adam Back to rejoin the Bitcoin community. Ver criticizes layer two blockchain solutions, like Back’s Liquid Network, as centralized or unreliable, maintaining that bitcoin cash more closely aligns with the original vision […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/roger-ver-rejects-blockstream-ceos-invitation-remains-loyal-to-bitcoin-cash-over-btc/
Roger Ver Dismisses Adam Back’s Invitation to Return to Bitcoin, Stands Firm on BCH
Despite a public invitation to return to the Bitcoin community, early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver is sticking with Bitcoin Cash (BCH)—and says layer-2 blockchains are off the mark. Blockstream CEO and early Bitcoin developer Adam Back extended an olive branch to Ver after the latter’s book was published. In “Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTC,” Ver asserts that the…
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Hitting $100K by September — Plans to Buy BTC This Week as Halving Nears
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has updated his bitcoin price prediction. He now anticipates the cryptocurrency reaching $100K by September. The famous author also announced his intention to purchase more bitcoin this week, citing the approaching halving event. He encouraged investors to consider adding bitcoin to their portfolios if they haven’t already done […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-predicts-bitcoin-hitting-100k-by-september-plans-to-buy-btc-this-week-as-halving-nears/
‘Web3 Gaming Sucks’, Says Avalanche, Daring Gamers to Look
“Web3 gaming sucks.” It’s a common refrain amongst many gamers who have thumbed their nose at the growing space, but it’s not something you’d expect the team behind a prominent blockchain network to recite around one of the industry’s biggest events. But that’s exactly what Ava Labs did last week at the Game Developers Conference, where the phrase was plastered…
GAIMIN’s GMRX Listed on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 25th March 2024 – GAIMIN, the world’s leader in delivering GPU-based decentralised data processing services through gaimin.cloud, today announces its GMRX utility token will be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges. GMRX is a utility token designed to support GAIMIN’s ecosystem, rewarding users for allowing their PC-based GPUs to participate in gaimin.cloud, processing […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/gaimins-gmrx-listed-on-cryptocurrency-exchanges/
Binance Executive Escapes Nigerian Custody Due to Tax Evasion Charges
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive detained by Nigerian authorities, has reportedly escaped custody, confirmed by Binance to CryptoSlate. Meanwhile, Tigran Gambaryan, another detained Binance executive and US citizen, remains in custody. A representative from Binance confirmed that Nadeem is no longer held in Nigerian custody. The company’s foremost concern remains the safety of its employees, and efforts are underway in…
Telegram Banned in Spain for Not Cooperating in Unauthorized Content Probe
Telegram, the messaging powerhouse, has been banned in Spain on a case investigating the hosting of unauthorized content owned by media companies in Spain. The Audiencia Nacional (National Court), one of the highest courts in Spain, has authorized this ban until Telegram cooperates by sending the required info to the court. Audiencia Nacional Bans Telegram […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/telegram-banned-in-spain-for-not-cooperating-in-unauthorized-content-probe/