Month: September 2024

Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including financial audits and ISO certifications. Once licensed, Binance will manage virtual assets, offer custody services, and conduct […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-kazakhstan-receives-formal-consent-for-regulatory-license/

Last week, the government of Brazil banned X, formerly Twitter, cutting off millions of users from the Elon Musk-owned social network. It is one of the more high-profile examples of restrictions placed on platforms, and disputes around the world span a multitude of reasons: free speech (at least in the U.S.), political dissent, copyright, and illegal activity. While alternate social…

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Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has an official representative for such matters. He pledged […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/pavel-durov-speaks-out-following-paris-arrest-over-telegrams-legal-issues/

Scientists have stumbled upon a somewhat bizarre discovery: a common food coloring used in snacks can temporarily turn mouse skin transparent. The dye—known as FD&C Yellow 5 or tartrazine—allows researchers to peek inside living rodents without cutting them open. The non-invasive technique, if it can be adapted, could improve human health care. “We found that an aqueous solution of a…

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In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities: phone smuggling and operating illegal online casinos. Argentine Justice Orders […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/first-seizure-of-stablecoins-recorded-in-argentina-as-authorities-disrupt-money-laundering-operation/

On Sept. 6, Vaneck announced its decision to close and liquidate the Vaneck Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (EFUT). The liquidation comes after evaluating key factors, including performance and investor interest. The firm noted that shareholders will have until September 16, 2024, to sell their shares before delisting. Vaneck to Wind Down Ethereum Futures ETF According […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/vaneck-reveals-plans-to-close-ethereum-futures-etf/

Ethereum has hit its lowest price in 2024 after sinking nearly 8% over a 24-hour period, according to CoinGecko. The second-biggest coin dipped Friday to $2,193—a level not seen since last year. Over the past week, the asset has fallen by 13%—worse than most of the biggest coins and tokens. The price of Bitcoin also fell precipitously to $52,690, recovering…

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