Blockchain.com Launches African Push in Nigeria, Ghana—Is Africa Crypto’s Next Frontier?
Blockchain.com expands into Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, targeting high crypto adoption markets with new offices and local teams amid emerging regulatory frameworks.
Luxembourg Labels Crypto Firms High Risk for Money Laundering in 2025 Risk Report
Luxembourg’s 2025 National Risk Assessment labels crypto firms, especially VASPs, as high-risk for money laundering due to weak compliance, regulatory gaps, and decentralized operations.
Blackrock’s Updated Bitcoin ETF Prospectus Reveals Hidden Danger: Quantum Hack Risk – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Blackrock’s updated Bitcoin ETF prospectus warns that quantum computing advancements could compromise Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, sparking debate in the crypto community.
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
South Korean police arrested a Russian national for an attempted crypto robbery involving a fake deal. The suspects lured victims to a hotel, assaulted them, and fled, leaving behind weapons and equipment.
BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard Accused by US Government of Colluding To Drive Up Energy Prices – The Daily Hodl
US authorities accuse BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard of colluding to reduce coal output, allegedly increasing energy prices. The FTC and DOJ support the case, citing antitrust violations.
Bank of Korea Exploring Using ‘Stablecoins Issued by the Private Sector’ – Decrypt
The Bank of Korea is exploring the issuance of deposit tokens on public blockchains to coexist with private stablecoins, amid concerns over capital outflows and monetary sovereignty.
French Police Arrest Over 12 in Connection to Crypto Kidnapping in Paris: Report
French police arrested over 12 suspects, including minors, in connection with violent kidnappings targeting crypto industry individuals. The cases involve ransom demands and are linked to organized crime networks.
Luxembourg flags crypto companies as high risk for money laundering
Luxembourg’s 2025 National Risk Assessment flags crypto firms as high-risk for money laundering due to transaction volume, cross-border operations, and financial crime exposure.
Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as ‘Crypto Dad,’ joins Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor to guide regulatory strategy.
Crypto Investors Under Threat As Report Confirms Spike In Crypto Kidnappings; US and France Top Targets
Binance reports a rise in crypto kidnappings, with the US and France as top targets. Cases correlate with crypto price surges, and minors are increasingly involved. Authorities are enhancing security measures.
