Crypto News
Trump Says He’s Making More NFTs — Even Though the Last Ones Never Sold Out
While an assassination attempt on the former president has renewed interest, the performance of Trump's NFTs has historically been mixed.Source link
Caliza Raises $8.5 Million to Ease Cross Border Payments Using USDC in Latam
Caliza, a fintech company headquartered in the U.S. but focused on Latam, has raised $8.5 million in a funding round led by Initialized, seeking to expand the reach of its foothold in Brazil. The company offers B2B solutions focusing on USDC, Circle’s regulated stablecoin, providing rails for easing cross-border payments for its customers. Caliza RaisesSource link
Steve Bannon Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme
Guo was found guilty on nine of the 12 charges, including racketeering, fraud, and money launderingSource link
GameStop Extends Gains in After-Hours Trading as Risk On Mood Swells
Gains in broader markets are reflecting a positive sentiment for risk assets, encompassing crypto and meme stock king GameStop.Source link
Nigeria Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire on Charges of Cryptocurrency Fraud and Terrorism Funding
On July 16, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Linus Williams, a self-proclaimed crypto billionaire also known as Blord. Williams faces charges related to internet fraud, terrorism funding, and violations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. According to a police spokesman, some of Williams’ alleged crimes involve the use of cryptocurrencySource link