South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto – Legal Bitcoin News
A South African judge criticized the central bank for using apartheid-era laws to regulate cryptocurrencies, calling them outdated and unfit for modern digital asset oversight.
Man Drains $3,490,000 From US Government, Several Companies in Bank Fraud Scheme: DOJ – The Daily Hodl
A Nevada man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for stealing $3.49 million via US Treasury check fraud and identity theft, targeting the government and companies.
France charges 25 over crypto kidnapping spree in Paris
French authorities charged 25 individuals, including six minors, for kidnapping attempts targeting crypto figures in Paris. The group targeted families of prominent industry members, with some suspects in custody.
BitMEX Uncovers Security Flaws in North Korea’s Lazarus Group Operations
BitMEX revealed security flaws in North Korea’s Lazarus Group, including an IP leak in China and accessible databases, highlighting operational weaknesses in their cybercrime activities.
Meta Shareholders Slam The Brakes On Bitcoin Plan – Details
Meta shareholders rejected a proposal to study adding Bitcoin to its cash reserves, with most siding against the board. The company prefers stablecoins for global payments instead.
Multichoice’s Irdeto and Coinbase Unite Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Use – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Multichoice’s Irdeto partners with Coinbase to tackle cryptocurrency misuse in piracy and cybercrime, as illicit crypto use rises from 13% in 2022 to 19% in 2024.
Bitcoin Scandal Forces Czech Justice Minister to Step Down – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned after his ministry accepted a bitcoin donation from a convicted drug offender, sparking political controversy despite his claims of innocence.
India, Indonesia lead as crypto fraud rises 200% in Q1 2025 – Report
MEXC reports a 200% rise in crypto fraud in Q1 2025, with India and Indonesia as hotspots. Low financial literacy and deceptive trading groups fuel scams, even in regulated markets like the U.S.
Kazakhstan Plans CryptoCity Pilot Zone to Allow Legal Crypto Payments ETHNews
Kazakhstan plans to launch CryptoCity, a pilot zone where cryptocurrencies will be legally accepted for goods, services, and real estate, aiming to advance blockchain technology and digital economy growth.
IMF Alarmed as Pakistan Declares Bold Bitcoin Reserve – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Pakistan’s announcement of a national bitcoin reserve and digital asset authority at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 has raised IMF concerns, as the move was made without consultation during economic talks.
