FBI Establishes New Crypto Crimes Unit
The FBI has formed a Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit to investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes. Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit The information was published as part of a press release announcing the appointment of the first director of the Justice Department’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which was formed in October 2021. The NCET’s first director will be […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) to Develop an NFT Fan Collection
The Universal Music Group strikes a deal with Curio on Thursday 17th February 2022 to develop an NFT fan collection for its record labels and artists. UMG’s Deal With Curio The agreement represents a significant step forward for the world’s largest music corporation, which, like its competitors, relies primarily on streaming music for its financial […]
Binance reportedly halts all operations and marketing focused on Israel
Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly ceased operations and marketing to Israelis in response to a licensing request from one of the country’s financial agencies. According to a story published by Israel’s Globes on Thursday, the Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority has asked Binance to submit information on the services it provides to Israelis, as […]
CoinJar partners with EML to launch a MasterCard crypto debit card for UK Users
The CoinJar Cryptocurrency debit card supports all cryptocurrencies listed on the CoinJar platform. Users in the United Kingdom can now make purchases directly from the card as it converts crypto to fiat. Customers in the United Kingdom can now use the GBP-native, cryptocurrency-to-fiat MasterCard debit card powered by CoinJar and EML payments to make purchases […]
Bitcoin is a ‘Climate Crisis’- Intel’s CEO Patrick Gelsinger
Bitcoin’s environmental effect is one topic that has stirred up alot of conversations in the crypto space. Although Intel’s CEO also condemned the impact of Bitcoin on the environment, he took time to promote the firm’s newest mining chip which he claims to be climate friendly. During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Intel CEO Patrick […]