🟡 Nigeria is introducing taxes on cryptocurrency transactions to boost government revenue and protect investors through the licensing of centralized exchanges Source

🟡 Elon Musk urges an audit of the gold reserves at the Fort Knox base in Kentucky to ensure their safety and provide transparency for the public Source

🟡 Fraudsters scammed companies out of $5.6 million, posing as FTX debt holders, using AI-generated identities and access to FTX bankruptcy data Source

🟡 In Lagos, the Chinese individuals will stand trial for internet fraud and cyberterrorism after being detained as part of the EFCC "Eagle Flush" operation in 2024 Source

🟡 Norway uncovers fraudulent scheme laundering 900 million kroner, with thousands of investors deceived by promises of profits from cryptocurrency and real estate Source

🟡 Illegal cryptocurrency mining caused damages of 1.3 billion rubles in 2024: Russia introduces new restrictions and measures to combat electricity theft Source

🟡 The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, denied accusations of fraud, stating that his post about the cryptocurrency $Libra was not advertising but merely sharing information without the intention of promoting the project Source

🟡 Trump fires highly qualified employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to accelerate the implementation of immigration policy and improve DHS operations Source

🟡 Franklin Templeton launches the first tokenized fund of U.S. Treasury bonds in Luxembourg, available to institutional investors in Europe Source

🟡 Binance US restores USD deposits and withdrawals after suspension due to regulatory issues, allowing users to trade in USD and make bank transfers Source

🟡 Brazilian bank Braza Group launches the BBRL stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, with plans to capture 30 percent of the market in Brazil by 2025 Source

🟡 Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance for $79.5 billion over unpaid taxes and illegal activities in the country, demanding financial reports for 2022 and 2023 Source

🟡 The Supreme Court of South Korea recognized the cryptocurrencies TerraUSD and LUNA as non-securities, rejecting the seizure of assets from Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-seong Source

🟡 The SEC rejected the appeal in the case concerning the "dealer rule," which became a victory for the cryptocurrency industry and ended the controversial regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Source

🟡 Robinhood plans to launch cryptocurrency services in Singapore by the end of 2025 after acquiring Bitstamp, using its licenses to enter the digital assets market in Asia Source

🟡 The SEC recognized Bitwise's application to create a spot ETF with XRP, raising the likelihood of approval in 2025, despite criticism from investor Jason Calacanis Source

🟡 SEC is creating a new division to combat cybercrime and protect investors: The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will replace the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit Source

🟡 British Graham Darby sentenced for concealing cryptocurrency assets in legal dispute related to an unfulfilled deal to exchange bitcoins and Tezos Source

🟡 A former employee of Wechain FinTech, Ho Kai Xin, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing over $4 million from the ByBit cryptocurrency exchange through manipulation of payroll data Source

🟡 TikTok is cutting staff in the security department amid the threat of a ban in the US and an investigation into political bias in the algorithms in Germany and other countries Source

🟡 The BestChange website, a cryptocurrency exchange rate aggregator, was unblocked after being blocked due to suspicions of violating the cryptocurrency advertising law in Russia Source

🟡 Elon Musk accuses the Democrats of "treason" at the Conservative Conference, calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve and the fight against bureaucracy Source

🟡 The Chief Technology Officer of SafeMoon, Thomas Smith, pleaded guilty to cryptocurrency fraud involving $200 million related to false statements about the liquidity of the SFM token Source

🟡 The ECB is developing a blockchain-based payment system, which could lead to the issuance of a digital euro to improve settlements and economic stability in the eurozone Source

🟡 The SEC drops the appeal against extending securities laws to DeFi, paving the way for a productive dialogue between the crypto industry and the regulator Source

🟡 Bybit was subjected to a hacker attack, during which over $1.4 billion in staked Ether and other ERC-20 tokens were stolen Source

🟡 Kanye West (Ye) announces the launch of the YZY cryptocurrency, which will allow bypassing platforms like Shopify, with the aim of making it the primary currency for purchases on the official website Source

🟡 SEC approved the first U.S. interest-bearing stablecoin from Figure Markets, offering a 3.85 percent yield and available for independent storage and transactions Source

🟡 FTX continues to make payments to creditors, but users from Russia, China, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Egypt remain excluded; payments for large creditors will begin in the second quarter of 2025 Source

🟡 SEC concludes investigation against OpenSea: The platform is cleared of securities law violations, supporting the development of the NFT industry Source

🟡 The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, called Pi Network a fraudulent project and rejected the listing of the token following a warning from Chinese authorities Source

🟡 Costa Rica launches its first Bitcoin ETF through the largest bank, Banco Nacional, providing citizens access to crypto investments through the country's banking system Source

🟡 Bybit restores 50 percent of Ethereum reserves after a $1.4 billion hacker attack, receiving emergency help from crypto companies and confirmation of user fund security Source

🟡 The Lazarus group is using the meme-coin QinShihuang to launder $26 million stolen from Bybit through the Solana and Binance Smart Chain blockchains, exacerbating security issues on cryptocurrency platforms Source

🟡 Kraken and Crypto com are developing their own stablecoins to comply with the new MiCA regulation requirements in the EU, excluding unauthorized tokens by March 2025 Source

🟡 Pump fun blocks hacker linked to major Bybit breach, preventing laundering of 1.5 billion dollars through meme coin QinShihuang Source

🟡 The bill on Bitcoin reserves rejected in Montana: The House of Representatives voted against investing in cryptocurrencies using state funds Source

🟡 Bybit invests $1 million in EthicHub to support small farmers, improve financial inclusion, and promote sustainable development in the coffee industry through blockchain Source

🟡 The Federal Reserve System has supported the BFT mechanism for digital payments, which opens up new opportunities for cryptocurrencies XRP, XLM, and HBAR in financial systems Source

🟡 Brazilian Dover Braga was extradited to the USA for the $290 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, facing up to 20 years in prison for fraud and tax evasion Source

🟡 DekaBank launches cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients, receiving a license from BaFin and adhering to security and regulatory requirements Source

🟡 DFSA recognizes USDC and EURC as the first stablecoins within Dubai's crypto regulation, opening new opportunities for business in DIFC and supporting the growth of the cryptocurrency sector in the UAE Source

🟡 Infini loses $50 million due to a hack by a developer with left administrative rights, using a vulnerability in the contract and cryptocurrency transfers Source

🟡 The Nigerian government is suing Binance for $81.5 billion, accusing the company of economic losses and failure to pay taxes for 2022 2023 Source

🟡 A federal judge blocked DOGE’s access to personal information of citizens, claiming it violates data protection laws, after a lawsuit by unions and government benefits recipients Source

🟡 The EU introduces the 16th sanctions package against Russia, including the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex and expanding restrictions on Belarus, strengthening the fight against circumventing international sanctions Source

🟡 OKX has agreed to pay over $500 million due to violations of U.S. laws by serving customers without a license and failing to comply with anti-money laundering requirements Source

🟡 The Financial Intelligence Unit of South Korea suspends the operation of the Upbit exchange for three months due to violations of cryptocurrency regulations Source

🟡 Bybit resumed operations in India after registration with authorities, restoring services for users after the fine for violating anti-money laundering legislation Source

🟡 The SEC ends the investigation against Uniswap Labs, dropping charges of unregistered activity, which supports the development of DeFi technologies in the US Source

🟡 The U.S. Department is investigating the incident with the video criticizing the ties between Trump and Musk shown at the HUD headquarters, amid Musk's ultimatum to federal employees Source

🟡 Hackers are spreading malware through fake projects on GitHub to steal cryptocurrency and personal data, warns Kaspersky Source

🟡 PayPal is implementing PYUSD for small businesses, offering faster and cheaper payments with the potential to expand the customer base Source

🟡 Hackers who hacked the Bybit exchange laundered 113 million dollars in 24 hours and continue to hold 900 million dollars, using Maya Protocol and the North Korean Lazarus group Source

🟡 Tron announced the launch of the "Gasless" feature for USDt transfers, allowing transactions without a fee, after the rise in network fees at the end of 2024 Source

🟡 The Ethereum Foundation donated $1.25 million for the legal defense of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Percev in connection with his conviction for money laundering in the Netherlands Source

🟡 Avalanche and Rain have introduced a crypto card for payments in stores and online using cryptocurrencies (USDC, USDT, wAVAX, AVAX) through the Visa® network worldwide Source

🟡 Pump fun reports a hack of its X account: hackers are spreading fake tokens and threatening to delete the platform if the market capitalization reaches $100 million
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🟡 MetaMask expands support for fiat onramps to 10 blockchain networks, simplifying the process of exchanging cryptocurrency for traditional money and improving accessibility for beginners Source

🟡 Bank of America is preparing to launch a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, awaiting legislative approval, and competing with major players in the cryptocurrency market Source

🟡 The UK introduces a bill for the seizure of cryptocurrency assets obtained through criminal means, expanding the powers of the Crown Court Source

🟡 Russian entrepreneur Alexey Andriunin has been extradited to the USA on charges of market manipulation in cryptocurrency markets and fraud with client funds Source

🟡 The SEC has concluded its investigation against the crypto exchange Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss twins, without filing charges, despite significant legal costs for the company Source

🟡 U.S. Senators have proposed a bill to protect Bitcoin ATM users from fraud with transaction limits and mandatory confirmation of operations Source

🟡 The hacker laundered more than 50 percent of the stolen $1.4 billion from Bybit, using THORChain to exchange ETH for Bitcoin, which caused a sharp rise in activity on the platform Source

🟡 Uniswap launches a partnership with Robinhood, MoonPay, and Transak to simplify cryptocurrency-to-fiat exchange in 180 countries following the conclusion of the SEC investigation Source

🟡 SEC closes case against Coinbase, changing approach to cryptocurrency regulation — company aims to collaborate with Congress on new legislative initiatives Source

🟡 Montana: 73-year-old Randell Ruhl found guilty of laundering $2.4 million through cryptocurrency connected to frauds and phishing Source

🟡 The SEC has dropped the litigation with Consensys, allowing the company to focus on the development of technologies and further support of Ethereum and MetaMask Source

🟡 The FBI accuses hackers linked to North Korea of stealing $1.5 billion from the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange to finance the country’s nuclear program Source

🟡 Mask Network founder Sui Yang reported a theft of $4 million from his personal cryptocurrency wallet, revealing vulnerabilities in the security of mobile wallets and self-custody Source

🟡 Hong Kong is investing 125 million USD in the development of artificial intelligence and Web3 through Cyberport, including the expansion of supercomputing capabilities and talent initiatives Source

🟡 Boerse Stuttgart has entered into a partnership with DekaBank to provide cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients, strengthening its position in the European financial market Source

🟡 Trump Organization launches a metaverse and NFT platform project with educational and business services, with a possible launch by the end of 2025 Source

🟡 Olumide Osunkoya was sentenced to 4 years in prison for illegal cryptocurrency activities totaling £2.5 million and violating FCA regulations in the UK Source

🟡 Trump criticizes Zelensky for disrespect at the White House, cancels the signing of an important agreement, escalating tensions between the US and Ukraine amid the war with Russia Source

🟡 The SEC has postponed its decision on Cboe's application for the listing of options on Fidelity's Ethereum ETF until May 2, 2025, extending the review period by 60 days Source

🟡 Deutsche Telekom MMS becomes a validator for the Injective blockchain, strengthening its position in Web3 and the cryptocurrency industry with a focus on network security and sustainability Source

🟡 President Trump will hold the first cryptocurrency summit at the White House on March 7 to develop a regulatory framework and support innovations in the U.S. crypto industry Source

🟡 An American court dismissed the SEC's lawsuit against the founder of Hex, Richard Heart, due to a lack of U.S. jurisdiction, despite accusations of fraud amounting to $12.1 million Source