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Bitcoin Outperformed Crypto Hedge Funds in 2024

Despite having a fantastic year in 2024, crypto hedge funds could not match bitcoin’s phenomenal returns. Crypto Hedge Funds No Match for Bitcoin...

BTC Donor Denied Bail: South African Law Enforcement Claims Incriminating Evidence, While Man Denies Accusations

A South African law enforcement agency has opposed bail for Ziyadh Hoorzook, who is accused of donating bitcoin to an organization allegedly funding...

Moonpay Acquires Solana-Focused Crypto Payment Processor Helio

Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio will remain a separate...

US, Japan, South Korea Unite to Target North Korea’s Crypto Crime Empire

The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs...

Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy

Thailand’s former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions in revenue to spur economic modernization....

New UK Cybersecurity Proposals Aim to End Ransomware Payments in Public Sector

The UK government has unveiled groundbreaking proposals to combat ransomware attacks, focusing on safeguarding critical infrastructure such as hospitals, public services, and transportation...

$1.1M Penalty Slammed on Mosaic Exchange in Crypto Fraud Scandal

A crypto firm has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving customers and misusing funds, as the CFTC highlights growing concerns about unregistered investment...

Dedollarization Advances: Russia and Myanmar Discuss National Currency Payment System

Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western financial systems while...

Inflated TVL Figures Could Pop a $30B Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem

Two startups are joining forces to introduce a solution to verify total value locked (TVL) claims by Bitcoin decentralized finance (Bitcoin defi) projects....

Singapore Cracks Down: Polymarket Blocked Amidst Global Scrutiny of Unlicensed Gambling Platforms

Singapore’s gambling regulator blocked access to Polymarket, a predictions market, considering it online gambling under their law. Offenders Face Stiff Fines or Jail...