Hackers Push Fake Crypto on Kenya Police Social Media Accounts

February 11, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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A Kenyan law enforcement agency said it regained control of its X and Facebook accounts on Feb. 9, just hours after hackers used them to promote a fake cryptocurrency. Hackers Offer Tokens for Likes Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced Feb. 9 that it had regained control of its X and Facebook accounts from […]

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Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Lacks Leadership to Solve Its Crypto Alignment Dilemma

February 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the Brazilian government is divided regarding crypto, and how this might affect the growth of its crypto economy. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil, Still Not a Pro Crypto Country Brazil, one […]

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Gate.io Becomes Exclusive Crypto Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing

February 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Crypto exchange, Gate.io has signed a multi-year partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, with the collaboration aiming to accelerate crypto adoption. Gate.io Partners with Red Bull Racing for Increased Crypto Visibility in Formula 1 Gate.io, a global crypto exchange has announced an exclusive partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the eight-time championship-winning Formula 1 team. […]

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Japan Wants to Classify Crypto Assets As Financial Products and Lift Ban on Bitcoin ETFs

February 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Japan is mulling over presenting cryptocurrencies as securities-like financial products to mandate companies to reveal more details and safeguard investors. Crypto Assets to be Classified as Financial Products to Protect Investors Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering significant reforms to its crypto regulations, aiming to classify crypto assets as financial products akin to securities. […]

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Largest Brazilian Stock Exchange to Expand Solana and Ether Investment Options

February 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The B3 Stock Exchange announced that it will expand its cryptocurrency offering this year, opening options for users to invest in solana and ether. Brazilian Stock Exchange to Launch Ether and Solana Futures This Year B3, the largest Brazilian stock exchange, has offered an update on its plans to offer investment products involving a larger […]

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Crypto Scammers Target Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers, Net $1.48M

February 9, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Crypto Scammers Target Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers, Net .48M

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Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji’s social media account was recently hacked by crypto scammers who promoted a fake digital asset, the “Tanzania token.” Tanzania Token The social media account of Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji was recently hacked by crypto scammers, who promoted a fake digital asset to his 2.2 million followers. The scammers used a deepfake […]

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Swedish Fintech Giant Klarna Explores Crypto Integration Amid Industry Shift

February 9, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Swedish fintech innovator Klarna is exploring cryptocurrency integration within its platform, signaling a strategic pivot amid preparations for a prospective U.S. IPO. $15B IPO and the Possibility of Crypto In a Feb. 8 announcement via X, CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski affirmed Klarna’s willingness to embrace crypto while explicitly excluding digital assets from its signature “buy-now-pay-later” (BNPL) […]

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Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow Investment Funds to Buy Crypto

February 7, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Brazilian lawmaker Adriana Ventura has introduced a draft bill that would allow investment funds in Brazil to invest in crypto, including bitcoin. Draft Bill Could Let Brazilian Funds Invest in Crypto Brazilian investment funds may soon gain regulatory approval to buy cryptocurrencies, thanks to a new draft bill introduced by São Paulo MP Adriana Ventura. […]

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Ripple: Digital Assets Are Fueling $100B Custody Boom—Institutions Are Scrambling

February 7, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Ripple: Digital Assets Are Fueling 0B Custody Boom—Institutions Are Scrambling

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The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb. 5, 2025, detailing how custodians can address the growing demand for institutional crypto […]

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Bipartisan Resolution Calls for Clear US Rules on Crypto and Blockchain

February 7, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Lawmakers are pushing for a clear regulatory framework on blockchain and digital assets, warning that without action, the U.S. risks losing innovation to global competitors. US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Blockchain and Digital Assets A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to support blockchain technology and […]

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