The Bitcoin Conference in Nashville is gearing up for a massive event, with former President Trump as a headliner, and a potential record-breaking crowd. Organizers are taking security seriously, especially after recent events. A Buzz of Activity This year's conference is expected to be a ...

The European Union and the United Kingdom are looking for input on how to regulate the growing world of digital assets. This follows the recent implementation of the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCAR) in the EU. EBA Seeks More Data The European Banking Authority (EBA) wants to make ...

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) is investigating the CEO of Blord Group of companies, Mr. Linus Williams, for alleged involvement in cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and other financial crimes. The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and the NPF National Cybercrime Center ...

The crypto community couldn't resist pointing out the irony of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez's conviction for bribery, considering his past criticisms of Bitcoin. Menendez, a Democratic Senator from New Jersey, was found guilty on Tuesday of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, in ...

J.D. Vance, the Ohio senator chosen as Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 presidential election, is a vocal supporter of cryptocurrencies and a critic of big tech. His selection has generated interest within the tech and crypto sectors, with some believing he could usher in a new era of US ...

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested popular crypto stakeholder Linus Williams, known as BLord, over alleged fraud-related activities. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest, stating that the investigation is ongoing. The Allegations The investigation ...

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright's claims to be Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, have landed him in hot water with British prosecutors. Following a recent ruling in the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) vs. Wright case, High Court Justice James Mellor has referred ...

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has arrested crypto billionaire Linus Williams, also known as Blord, in Abuja. The arrest follows allegations of fraud against his companies, Blord Group, Blord Real Estate Limited, Blord JetPaye Limited, and BillPoint Technology. The Force Public Relations ...

FTX has reached a settlement with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for a whopping $12.7 billion. This comes after months of negotiations and legal battles. The agreement, which is subject to court approval, includes $4 billion in disgorgement fees and $8.7 billion in restitution ...

South Korea is taking a serious stance against crypto crime, with new regulations and harsher penalties coming into effect. The **Virtual Asset Users Protection Act** aims to increase transparency and accountability in the crypto market. It requires virtual asset exchanges to report illegal ...

Tether, the world's most traded cryptocurrency, has hired Philip Gradwell, a former Chainalysis Chief Economist, as its new Head of Economics. This move is seen as a significant step towards improving transparency and engaging with regulators. Gradwell's Role at Tether Gradwell's ...

Hong Kong stands at a crossroads with the proposed Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Amendment) Bill 2023. This bill aims to expedite the redevelopment of older districts, but many fear it will harm small property owners. As a proponent of redeveloping Hong Kong's old neighborhoods, I ...