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More Than 65% of Oman’s Crypto Holders Are College Graduates — Study

January 13, 2023 0

Approximately 65,000 of Oman’s residents are holders of crypto and a majority of these are either high school or college graduates, a new study by Souq Analyst has found. According to the study’s findings, an overwhelming majority (90%) of Oman’s crypto holders are aged between 18 and 44.

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El Salvador Chivo Wallet Programmer Opens Up About Alleged ID Fraud, Tech and Money Laundering Issues

January 13, 2023 0

A Chivo wallet programmer has opened up about the different problems that the flagship cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador faced during its initial stages. Shaun Overton, who alleges he was hired to help in the handling of the issues, has talked about ID theft, money laundering problems, and the tech issues he observed while working […]

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Belarusian Fined $1 Million for Illegal Crypto Trading

January 13, 2023 0

A Belarusian citizen will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally organizing the exchange of cryptocurrencies online. Law enforcement authorities in the country, where certain crypto activities are legal, do not plan to impose other penalties besides the administrative measure. Cryptocurrency Trader Tries to Challenge Fine in Belarusian Court The Supreme Court of the […]

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Still Fighting Private Banks for Right to Open Bank Accounts in Chile

January 13, 2023 0

The conflict between banks and cryptocurrency exchanges in Chile is still developing, as some banks are reticent to serve this kind of institution. A new report prepared by exchanges reports that most of these banks refuse to include crypto companies as customers for risks that are nevertheless managed in the case of servicing other kinds […]

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Coinbase Shutting Down Most Crypto Services in Japan After Series of Job Cuts Globally

January 13, 2023 0

The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is closing down most of its operations in Japan after announcing another round of job cuts globally. “Despite everything we’ve been through as a company and an industry, I’m still optimistic about our future and the future of crypto,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong insisted. Coinbase Winding Down Majority of Japanese […]

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Binance Now Authorized in 7 EU Countries — Sweden Becomes Latest Member State to Give Approval

January 13, 2023 0

Crypto exchange Binance is now legal to operate in seven European countries following the latest approval by Sweden’s financial regulator. Overall, Binance has been approved to operate in 15 jurisdictions, including seven EU countries. Binance Approved to Operate in 7 EU Countries Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Thursday that its Swedish entity, Binance Nordics

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Miss El Salvador Features Bitcoin in Miss Universe 2023

January 13, 2023 0

The Miss Universe contestant from El Salvador this year has surprised viewers by featuring bitcoin as part of her national costume. El Salvador has adopted the cryptocurrency as legal tender and has passed a new regulatory framework for the issuance of its long-awaited bitcoin-backed Volcano bonds. Bitcoin Showcased in Miss Universe 2023 The Miss Universe […]

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Bankruptcy Court Terminates FTX Naming-Rights Agreement for Miami Heat Arena

January 12, 2023 0

A federal bankruptcy court in the U.S. has ended the FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat’s basketball stadium. The sports venue was branded FTX Arena as part of a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal between the now-bankrupt crypto exchange and Miami-Dade County in 2021. FTX Signage and Advertising to Be Removed From Downtown Miami Sports […]

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FTX Donations to Early Covid-19 Researchers Raise Questions of Propaganda Tied to Pandemic Prevention

January 12, 2023 0

While the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits his trial at the end of the year, reports indicate that the company donated millions of dollars to early Covid-19 researchers. The research was reportedly used to cast doubt on specific treatments, such as the use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Controversy Surrounds Former CEO of FTX […]

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Trump’s NFT Prize Collection Surfaces on Secondary Markets, Generates $53K in 24-Hour Sales

January 12, 2023 0

Following the launch of Donald Trump’s non-fungible token (NFT) card collection, winners of the Trump-themed prizes are selling prize NFTs on secondary NFT marketplaces such as Opensea. The Polygon-minted NFTs act as passes for a one-on-one Zoom meeting with the 45th president of the United States and a gala dinner with Trump. During the past […]