The Bolivarian National Armed Forces seized 30 extractors, three electric fans and two vehicles in an operation against clandestine cryptocurrency mining.
According to the authorities, 35 cryptocurrency mining machines were seized “during a raid in the Guárico state.”
Likewise, “30 extractors,…
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Bitcoin ATMs involved in fraud have been deactivated
Law enforcement authorities worldwide are searching for Bitcoin ATMs involved in fraud and scams to deactivate them. As a consequence, more than 600 BTC ATMs have disappeared in two months.
According to data from Coin ATM Radar, “the…
Cryptocurrency payment platform Crixto deploys 20,000 points of sale in Venezuela
The Venezuelan cryptocurrency payment platform Crixto is emerging as a new commercial solution for buyers, who will now benefit from the deployment of 20,000 points of sale in different businesses throughout the country.
There are…
Political-themed tokens outperform memecoins
Recent data on the crypto market details a 780 % increase in politically themed tokens over memecoins and cryptocurrencies in general.
The details were collected in a CoinGecko report on PolitiFi coins, where they indicate that they have…
Mercado Libre launches stablecoin for Mercado Pago users in Brazil
The Mercado Libre company announced the launch for Mercado Pago customers in Brazil of its Meli Dólar cryptocurrency that acts as a stablecoin and its peg is anchored to the US dollar.
With this launch, clients in Brazil have the…
Russia works on two crypto exchanges and stablecoins linked to the Chinese yuan
Reports linked to the BRICS group suggest that Russia would be working on two crypto exchanges and stablecoins linked to the Chinese yuan as new payment systems on the path towards the de-dollarization of its economies.
Reports have…
Malicious Chrome extension steals assets from Solana wallet
According to data from decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter, several Solana wallet users have seen their assets disappear due to a malicious Chrome extension that can go unnoticed by detectors.
The platform claimed to have identified…
China’s Supreme Court amended anti-money laundering law to include cryptocurrencies
Through a modification to the anti-money laundering laws in China, the Supreme Court adjusted the interpretation of said legal instruments to include cryptocurrencies.
The measure comes in response to the increase in legal cases due to the…
Italy’s Banca Sella will allow clients to trade Bitcoin
Italy's second-largest bank, Banca Sella, announced that it is testing the buying and selling of Bitcoin on a select group of customers through its official app, Hype.
According to reports, the bank hopes that once the tests are completed,…
IMF asks to increase electricity rates for Bitcoin mining by 85 %
Given the high energy consumption of Bitcoin mining, in addition to the generation of carbon emissions into the environment, the International Monetary Fund has proposed an increase in electricity rates by 85 %.
The organization, through a…
Dubai recognized cryptocurrencies as valid salary payment
In a change of position towards cryptocurrencies, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized these digital assets as means of payment for salaries.
With this decision, the judicial body shows a shift towards a progressive change with…
MetaMask launches cryptocurrency card together with Mastercard and Baanx
MetaMask's new cryptocurrency card is undergoing testing in the European market, following a partnership with Mastercard and Baanx for the pilot.
The MetaMask ethereum self-custody wallet is seeking expansion in the market, anticipating…