On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate […]
South African Regulator Grants 248 Crypto Licenses, Rejects 9 Applications
The South African financial regulator has issued 248 of the crypto asset service provider licenses it has received to date. 9 Applications Rejected The South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a total of 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses from the 420 applications it received. According to a […]
Court Grants WP Engine Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic
Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern California District Court has granted WP Engine’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg. The ruling follows a November 26, 2024, hearing where the judge expressed an inclination to approve WP Engine’s request for injunction. Both parties were directed to collaborate on a …
Pepe Unchained ICO Secures $20M for New Meme Coin Layer-2 Network, Opens Developer Grants
In a market always hunting for the next big thing, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is standing out. With a huge $ 20 million now raised in its ICO, this new project is continuing to attract attention from investors and analysts alike. And given the development team’s grand vision, it’s easy to see why investors are …
Nigeria Seizes $37.5M in Digital Assets After Court Grants Freezing Order
The Nigerian government has seized approximately $ 37.5 million in digital assets from the organizers of the Endbadgovernance protests. The funds were frozen by a court order based on a claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which alleged that the money was linked to money laundering and terrorism financing. Nigerians Feel Economic …