Author: James Wilson

Ripple has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide regulated crypto payment services in the Dubai International Financial Centre. This makes Ripple (XRP) the first blockchain-powered payments company licensed by the DFSA. According to the press release published on Mar. 13, the license allows businesses in the UAE to use Ripple’s crypto payment solutions. Ripple says this will help improve cross-border transactions by making them faster and cheaper.  Ripple has been in the UAE since 2020, with its regional headquarters in the DIFC. Around 20% of its global customers are in the Middle East. With a global…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rollblock is making waves in blockchain gaming, standing out as altcoins like Dogecoin and Cardano face market pressure. Market downturns have consistently proven to be the best times to accumulate undervalued altcoins such as Dogecoin and Cardano before the next explosive move. With altcoin season on the horizon, those who recognize this opportunity and buy the dips could be rewarded handsomely when sentiment reverses.  As major altcoins face resistance, Rollblock is emerging as a hidden gem in blockchain gaming,…

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, a new player is making waves: cryptocurrency binary options. As this niche market gains traction, experts from www.binaryoptions.com offer a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and risks associated with it. This article delves into the intricacies of cryptocurrency binary options, highlighting expert insights and shedding light on what traders should be aware of. Understanding Cryptocurrency Binary Options A binary option is a financial instrument providing traders with a fixed return on their investment based on a simple yes/no proposition. The trader essentially bets on whether the price of an asset, in this case,…

CEX.IO is a trusted and secure crypto trading platform that provides up to 50% returns on crypto staking. Here, we’ll be discussing CEX.IO staking, rewards, and how to start with staking on CEX.IO. Summary Staking is considered a way to get a passive income by holding the crypto assets in your account for a particular period.The platform allows you to take up to 50% returns through staking.CEX.IO allows staking for — Free TON, Zilliqa (ZIL), Ontology (ONT), Tezos (XTZ), Polkadot (DOT), NEO, Matic, Cosmos (ATOM), Cardano (ADA), MetaHash (MHC), and Tron (TRX).Rewards will be calculated every hour and will be sent to…

Key Takeaways Arrest: Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov who is the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex was arrested in Varkala, Kerala, India, by local police in coordination with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Charges: Besciokov faces charges in the United States for conspiracy to commit money laundering, violating the International Economic Emergency Powers Act and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Garantex’s Activities: Under Besciokov’s administration since 2019, Garantex allegedly processed at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions. It facilitated money laundering for transnational criminal organizations, including those involved in hacking, ransomware, terrorism, and drug trafficking. Img Src- US secret…

Coinbase is now working with 145 U.S. government agencies and 29 international ones amid a rapidly shifting cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. According to a Mar. 13 post on X by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the launch of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has increased institutional interest in crypto. Coinbase aims to help governments securely trade, store, and use digital assets, encouraging more agencies to move on-chain. Armstrong also invited government institutions to reach out for crypto-related services. https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong/status/1899950474788471200?s=46&t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw Coinbase has emerged as a preferred partner for government agencies because of its robust security and compliance structure. The company holds 43 money…

Polkadot crypto is making lower lows and now trading at support level in the market. Any rebound that follows may result in a 15-20% gain from these levels. In this article, we will look at Polkadot crypto next target by looking at price chart and technicals. For on-demand analysis of any cryptocurrency, join our Telegram channel. Polkadot Crypto Next Target Price: $3.96 24-Hour Price Change: +$0.02 (+0.51%) Intraday High: $4.08 Intraday Low: $3.86 Market Capitalization: Approximately $6.19 billion 24-Hour Trading Volume: Approximately $221.81 million Circulating Supply: 1.56 billion DOT Total Supply: 1.56 billion DOT Src- Altfins Price is in a Downtrend,…

A new Lazarus campaign is spreading through npm packages, using BeaverTail malware to steal credentials, exfiltrate cryptocurrency data, and deploy a persistent backdoor. North Korea‘s Lazarus Group has planted six malicious packages in npm, targeting developers and cryptocurrency users, a new research done the Socket Research Team reveals. According to their findings, the malicious these packages, downloaded over 300 times, are designed to steal login credentials, deploy backdoors, and extract sensitive data from Solana-related cryptocurrency wallets or Exodus. The malware specifically targets browser profiles, scanning files from Chrome, Brave, and Firefox, as well as keychain data on macOS. The identified…

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has officially acknowledged Nasdaq’s proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust. According to a March 11 notice, the SEC has acknowledged Nasdaq’s 19b-4 filing for a commodity-based trust holding HBAR, which aims to give investors regulated exposure to the native token of the Hedera Network. This commodity-based trust structure holds HBAR directly, with shares representing fractional ownership of the trust’s HBAR holdings. However, unlike a spot ETF, it does not allow direct redemptions, meaning shares may trade at a premium or discount to the actual asset value. BNY Mellon…

The latest U.S. inflation data came in lower than expected, but Bitcoin struggled to maintain gains as trade war concerns weighed on sentiment. According to the economic latest data released on Mar. 12, February’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.8%, below the 2.9% forecast. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, dropped to 3.1%, slightly better than the expected 3.2%. Markets responded by increasing bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Traders now price in a 31.4% chance of a cut in May, up from just 9% last month. The probability of three cuts by year-end jumped to 32.5%, while expectations for…