Messiverse NFT collection set for launch
Lionel Messi’s non-fungible token (NFT) collection also known as ‘Messiverse’ is getting ready to launch and will go on sale on August 21. The collection will be hosted solely on the NFT platform Ethernity Chain. The Messiverse will include NFTs such as “The Golden One,” “The Man From Tomor row,” and “The King Piece,” according […]
Binance tightens its money-laundering checks
Binance cryptocurrency exchange announced on Friday that it would need stronger background checks on users with immediate effect in order to enhance efforts against money laundering, this may be due to pressure from regulators around the world. Financial regulators from the United Kingdom to Germany to Japan have issued warnings and imposed business restrictions on […]
Ex-Man Utd and Brazil star Anderson faces alleged charges for role in crypto fraud
Anderson, a former Manchester United and Brazil midfielder, is allegedly facing various criminal accusations related to his role in a cryptocurrency racket, including aggravated theft, fraud, and money laundering. According to Brazilian publication Globo, the 33-year-old is being investigated for his suspected role in an illegal scheme last year while working as an assistant manager […]
BitConnect promoters fined $3.5M by the SEC
The SEC ordered the BitConnect project to be closed down in 2018, leaving many investors out of pocket. However, according to a recent SEC filing, enforcement against past project promoters is still proceeding. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has handed down its decision on three important persons involved in the […]
El Salvador’s President snaps back at Economist’s comments on Bitcoin law
El Salvador, a small Central American country, is poised to enact Bitcoin legislation on September 7. Although there have been warnings to the country about the decision by several agencies, the decision still remains solid. The IMF, World Bank, and a number of other rating organizations slammed the brave move. Steve Hanke, an economist at […]