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  • Market Cap: $2,399,169,394,324.12
  • 24h Vol: $53,361,005,239.12
  • BTC Dominance: 56.62%

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Paxful Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to AML Conspiracy — Faces up to 5 Years in US Prison

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A Paxful co-founder has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program on the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform. This led to various criminal activities being conducted on the platform, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He faces up to five years in prison and will step down […]

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Robinhood Moves Forward With Acquisition of Bitstamp

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Robinhood Markets Inc. is moving forward with its acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a global cryptocurrency exchange. As part of this process, Robinhood Crypto LLC has submitted a change of control application to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which announced it received the application on July 3, 2024. This is one of several

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Kucoin to Implement 7.5% VAT on Transaction Fees for Nigerian Users

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Nigeria-based KuCoin users will begin being levied a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees starting on July 8. Some observers believe that Kucoin’s decision to implement this tax is intended to enhance its chances of securing an operating license. A Lagos-based crypto industry player stated that implementing the tax will likely harm the industry.

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Australia Honors Kraken With Several Crypto Awards

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Kraken, a global cryptocurrency exchange, won several awards in Australia, including Finder’s best overall crypto trading platform in 2024. It also bagged Finder’s best-advanced trading and crypto trading – extra features. Meanwhile, Wemoney named Kraken the best platform for casual investors and excellent rates and fees. Kraken also received honorable mentions in other categories, including

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Nigerian Court Orders Prison Officials to Release Medical Records of Jailed Tigran Gambaryan

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Nigerian prison officials have reportedly refused to release Tigran Gambaryan’s medical records. A High Court judge has ordered Kuje Detention Centre prison officials to present Gambaryan’s legal representatives with the records by July 5. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of the Binance employee, has urged Nigerian authorities to drop charges against her husband. Gambaryan’s Health Deteriorates

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Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer

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In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar shortages. Naira Falls for 9 Straight Days The Nigerian

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals

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Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million exploit that occurred on May 16. Alex Lab has facilitated communication between the Singapore Police Force and relevant cryptocurrency exchanges as part of the ongoing investigation. Alex Lab Collaborates With Law Enforcement in $4.3M Hack Investigation

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South African Tax Authorities Scrutinize Crypto Traders Amid Compliance Uncertainty

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South African crypto traders have reportedly started receiving notices from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that their tax affairs are under review. The revenue collector is gathering information from various crypto-asset exchanges to assess compliance. Traders who fail to provide requested information could face criminal charges under the Tax Administration Act. SARS may

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Gemini Founders Donate $2 Million in Bitcoin to Donald Trump to End Biden’s ‘War on Crypto’

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Crypto exchange Gemini’s co-founders, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, have donated $1 million each in bitcoin to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Tyler criticized the Biden administration for allegedly weaponizing government agencies, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), against the crypto industry. Cameron echoed these sentiments, declaring Trump as the pro-bitcoin, pro-crypto, and

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