Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial disruptions. A bounty program has been launched to encourage citizens to report illegal mining operations. Iran […]
UK Crackdown: Illegal Crypto Exchange Operators Arrested in £1 Billion Trading Bust
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, conducted an operation leading to the arrest of two individuals, aged 38 and 44, suspected of running an illegal crypto asset exchange. It is believed that over £1 billion of unregistered crypto assets were traded through this business, the FCA said on […]
Nigerian Interest in Crypto Persists Despite Crackdown; Meme Coins Prevail in Country’s North
In the northern states of Katsina and Borno, residents are increasingly interested in the meme coin dogecoin. Meanwhile, in Delta State, known for its financial services leaders, bitcoin garners significant attention. A Nigerian lawyer has called on authorities to implement cryptocurrency regulations if they aim to have an impact on the industry. USDT Favored in […]
Latam Insights: Illegal Crypto Crackdown in Argentina, Bancolombia Launches Crypto Exchange
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentine authorities crack down on illegal crypto investment scam, Bancolombia launches cryptocurrency exchange Wenia, and Genesis Digital Assets announces flare gas-powered bitcoin mining site in Argentina. Argentine Authorities Crack Down on $ …
279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that finance North Korea’s nuclear and missile initiatives. The decision […]