The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training program for local law enforcement agencies. This initiative aims to equip detectives and officers with […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/clay-county-intensifies-efforts-against-cryptocurrency-scams/
If Bitcoin follows the same pattern as previous election years, August will be “nothing crazy,” but a breakout may occur within a month or two, according to a crypto analyst. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-59k-price-predictions-united-states-election-crypto-traders?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring his deep insight into the development of digital cash systems. From RPOW to Bitcoin Hal Finney was […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/remembering-hal-finneys-vision-the-20th-anniversary-of-reusable-proofs-of-work/
Investment advisors are expanding their spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, but Coinbase warns that “large inflows” might not be seen immediately due to the slow summer period in the United States. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etf-institutional-investor-hedge-fund-advisor-crypto-exchange-coinbase?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was traced back to a developer linked to the Agent Tesla threat actor “Fucosreal.” During debugging, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-stealing-malware-styx-stealer-exposed-by-hackers-critical-mistake/
Binance has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the importance of the Indian market and the crypto exchange’s dedication to providing secure and efficient services. With this registration, Indian users now have full access to Binance’s platform. Binance Now Fully Available for Indian Users Crypto exchange […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-goes-live-in-india-full-access-for-indian-users/
In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized the payment of salaries in cryptocurrency under employment contracts, marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s legal approach to digital currencies. The 2024 ruling, case number 1739 of 2024, contrasts with a 2023 decision where a similar claim was rejected […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dubai-court-recognizes-cryptocurrency-for-salary-payments/
21shares, a company focused on providing crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETP), recently highlighted the growth of its Toncoin-focused product. The organization, which manages over $3 billion for its customers, celebrated the milestone of its Toncoin Staking ETP reaching over $100 million in assets under management (AUM). The product has become the most popular TON tracking option […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/21shares-toncoin-etp-reaches-over-100-million-in-assets-under-management/
Peter St Onge, an economist and financial analyst, has explained his proposal to save the U.S. dollar from crumbling under the current central banking system. St Onge proposes returning to the gold standard, backing the total dollar issuance with gold at current prices and mandating the Treasury to repurchase it when it flows out. Economist […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/financial-analyst-peter-st-onge-states-saving-the-dollar-is-easy-return-to-the-gold-standard/
Top asset manager Franklin Templeton has filed to offer a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that, if approved, would give investors exposure to a basket of crypto funds. The Franklin Crypto Index ETF, under the ticker EZPZ, would give exposure to digital assets included in the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index—an index from CF Benchmarks, which provides data to firms on…
