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Visa survey finds nearly half of Asia-Pacific consumers likely to use stablecoins
The potential rise in stablecoin usage in Asia-Pacific could drive financial innovation but also highlights the need for better consumer education. The post Visa survey finds nearly half of Asia-Pacific consumers likely to use stablecoins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Robinhood Chain transactions fall more than 40% as memecoin trading cools
The decline in Robinhood Chain transactions highlights the volatility of memecoin markets and underscores the need for diversified blockchain applications. The post Robinhood Chain transactions fall more than 40% as memecoin trading cools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
On the markets — Kalshi traders have been actively repricing this story in the last day.
BlackRock ETF clients buy $22.38 million worth of Bitcoin
BlackRock's ETF inflows highlight growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially stabilizing its market and influencing broader adoption. The post BlackRock ETF clients buy $22.38 million worth of Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The UK just sanctioned three crypto firms: Cryptomus, Heleket, and TokenSpot. This move comes after Chainalysis linked these companies to illicit financial flows tied to Russia's sanctions evasion. The sanctions target the infrastructure enabling money movement through crypto, with Cryptomus and Heleket reportedly receiving funds from over 15,000 illicit sources, far exceeding the inflows of all mixing services combined.
Interestingly, the crackdown follows a spike in illicit activity linked to these processors, particularly after the closure of the Russian exchange Garantex. Chainalysis also highlighted that Cryptomus had been operating without proper KYC checks, advertising services on cybercrime forums. TokenSpot’s connections were traced back to a shared deposit address tied to significant illicit transactions, including links to previously sanctioned exchanges.
This isn't just about crypto; the UK also sanctioned several oil companies and individuals involved in importing materials for military use, tightening its grip on Russia's economic capabilities. The implications for the crypto space are significant, as these actions may reshape how firms operate, especially those with ties to high-risk jurisdictions.
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Near Protocol (NEAR), XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for October 10: Crypto Goes Downhill
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DOJ To Investigate Binance Again. Could More Fines Follow?
The DOJ is looking into Binance again, with a focus on whether they violated the terms of a $4.3 billion settlement from 2023. Tysen Duva from the Justice Department confirmed this investigation, which centers on a suspected Iranian payment network tied to financier Babak Zanjani, involving around $850 million processed through Binance.
Additionally, there’s a $61 million forfeiture case linked to two Chinese firms accused of laundering money from Iranian oil sales, which allegedly involved over $1.5 billion. Binance claims they’ve investigated and removed these firms. The investigation also touches on whether Binance knowingly allowed prohibited trades, but no wrongdoing has been alleged yet.
Past cases of companies like Ericsson and Standard Chartered show a range of potential outcomes, from stricter compliance measures to additional fines. A negotiated resolution seems more likely than immediate action against Binance, but the key question remains: how aware was Binance of the suspicious activities, and how promptly did they respond?
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Solana doubles block production speed to 200ms as network prepares for Alpenglow upgrade
Solana has doubled its targeted block-production frequency after activating 200-millisecond slots on mainnet, completing a months-long effort to accelerate the blockchain. The Oct. 9 upgrade reduces Solana's original 400-millisecond slot target by half, allowing the network to create five block-production opportunities per second instead of 2.5. It also shortens the time required to complete a network epoch to approximately 24 hours from 48 hours. Anza, the developer behind Solana's Agave validator client, confirmed the activation, declaring that the SIMD-0525 upgrade had been completed.
Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has agreed to a permanent ban from the securities, commodities, and crypto business under a New York settlement announced on Oct. 9. The agreement also sets conditional state payment obligations of up to $35 million, without creating a new payout to Celsius creditors. The deal resolves New York’s civil suit, filed in January 2023, and adds state obligations to a separate federal criminal case. Mashinsky is serving a 12-year prison sentence. The first obligation is $25 million in damages to New York.
Ledger Theft Funds Shift Into USDD, Beyond Tether’s Freeze Controls
This could signal a growing confidence in USDD as a viable option for those wanting to manage their assets without the same level of scrutiny. Keep an eye on how this plays out, as it might influence broader market dynamics, especially for stablecoins.
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Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC
Meanwhile, the first life insurer licensed to operate entirely in Bitcoin, has raised $37.5 million in new funding from its existing investors, the company announced. Bain Capital Crypto led the round, with participation from Haun Ventures, Framework Ventures, Pantera Capital, Apollo, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Morgan Creek Digital. The raise brings Meanwhile’s total funding to more than $180 million. Sam Altman is also among its backers.