Vietnam Joins BRICS As ‘Partner Country’ Amid the Economic Alliance’s Push for De-Dollarization – The Daily Hodl
Vietnam joins BRICS as a partner country amid the alliance’s push for de-dollarization and economic cooperation, expanding its influence with 10 partner nations now involved.
Brazil Crypto News: Brazil Sets Flat 17.5% Tax on Crypto Profits, Ending Exemption for Smaller Investors
Brazil introduces a flat 17.5% tax on all cryptocurrency profits, eliminating exemptions for smaller investors. The new rule applies to all holdings, including overseas exchanges and self-custodial wallets.
U.S. Treasury Quietly Pours $20,000,000,000 Into Record-Breaking Bond Buyback Operation – Is Stealth QE Underway? – The Daily Hodl
The U.S. Treasury has invested $20 billion in bond buybacks, sparking debate over whether it’s a form of stealth QE. Experts clarify it’s not money printing but aims to improve bond market liquidity.
$4.6B Lost to Crypto Scams as AI Deepfakes Lead the Charge: Report
A report reveals $4.6B lost to crypto scams in 2024, a 24% increase, with deepfake AI, social engineering, and Ponzi schemes as top threats. Scammers use AI for impersonation and fake investments.
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Signals Long-Term Bullish Rally as SEC Deal Hints at the End of Ripple Lawsuit – Brave New Coin
XRP shows bullish potential as Ripple and the SEC file a joint motion to resolve their lawsuit, proposing to split $125 million and potentially ending the legal battle, despite recent market volatility.
How Immigrants and Protesters Are Being Caught in ICE’s AI Dragnet – Decrypt
U.S. agencies like ICE and DHS are increasingly using AI surveillance tools, including drones and facial recognition, to monitor immigrants and protests, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Best Altcoins to Mimic Trump’s $57.4M Crypto Income – Price Jumps, Staking, and Other Rewards
Donald Trump earned $57.4M from World Liberty Financial tokens. The article explores his crypto ventures and suggests altcoins like Solaxy for potential high returns through staking and price jumps.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and TD Bank Issue Data Breach Alerts, Say Critical Information on Several Customers Compromised – The Daily Hodl
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and TD Bank report data breaches compromising customer information, including card details and personal data, with some fraudulent transactions detected.
Ethereum Foundation Backs Roman Storm With $500K Ahead of Trial – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Ethereum Foundation donated $500K to Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm for his legal defense against money laundering and sanctions charges related to the privacy tool.
Crypto-Related Anti-Money Laundering Reports Rose by 8% in Germany Last Year: FIU – Decrypt
Germany’s FIU reported an 8.2% increase in crypto-related anti-money laundering cases in 2023, with Bitcoin being the most involved cryptocurrency. Financial institutions are key observers of crypto risks.
