Following Binance Uganda closure, Binance P2P makes strong inroads in Africa

The cryptocurrency exchange has given up on Binance Uganda, but the regional play remains strong Following the announcement of a disappointing closure of a Ugandan subsidiary in October, Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — released a blog post yesterday indicating that another initiative, Binance P2P, is making strong inroads across the world’s second-most […]

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What happens to your Bitcoin when you die?

Pass on your crypto to the next generation. As cryptocurrency investment becomes more and more popular, long-term investors are increasingly concerned with the uncomfortable question: what happens to your Bitcoin (BTC) when you die?  According to a 2020 study by the Cremation Institute, nearly 90% of crypto owners are worried about what happens to their […]

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Exchanges outdo auctions for governments cashing in criminal crypto, says exec

Governments are increasingly liquidating crypto assets seized in criminal investigations. Earlier this week, Lithuania’s tax service, the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate, added $7.6 million dollars to the state budget through the sale of cryptocurrencies seized in criminal investigations.  The occasion marked the first time that the Lithuanian government liquidated confiscated cryptocurrencies. In doing so, the […]

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Bitcoin exodus: OKEx users move crypto off exchange as withdrawals resume

Major cryptocurrency exchange OKEx resumed all withdrawals at 8:00 am UTC on Nov. 26, but users already appear to be pulling out their funds, fast.  After a five-week-long suspension of all user withdrawals, cryptocurrency exchange OKEx  resumed normal services at 8:00 am UTC on Nov. 26. Having announced the re-opening last week, OKEx then indicated it would be launching […]

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Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities

The MFSA is finally issuing the first licenses formed under the crypto laws introduced in 2018. Cryptocurrency exchange and debit card provider Crypto.com has scored major regulatory approvals from the Maltese government. According to a Nov. 24 announcement, the Malta Financial Services Authority, or MFSA, has granted Crypto.com two financial licenses: a Financial Institution License […]

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