Keywords: Cryptocurrency


Russia opens regulated markets to major cryptocurrencies

Russia is moving toward a more structured framework for cryptocurrency trading after the Central Bank announced that major digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether, could be made available for public trading on Russian exchanges. The move follows the adoption of new legislation governing......

Morocco arrests French man wanted by Interpol over alleged online fraud

Moroccan authorities have arrested a 42-year-old French national at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca after discovering that he was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. The arrest was carried out on Monday, August 10, by officers from Morocco’s......

Trump Media reports $238 million quarterly loss and refocuses on Truth Social

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform and associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, reported a net loss of approximately $238 million for the second quarter of the year, prompting the company to reconsider its expansion strategy. The loss for the three months......

Meta sanctioned by California judge over destruction of evidence in scam-ad case

Meta has been sanctioned by a federal judge in California after the company was found to have destroyed evidence relevant to a legal dispute involving fraudulent advertisements that allegedly used the image of Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The ruling adds another complication to Forrest's......

US bitcoin funds record strongest inflows since April after wallet security breach

US exchange-traded funds tracking bitcoin attracted more than $850 million during the week ending August 7, marking their strongest weekly inflows since April, according to Bloomberg data. The renewed interest comes as investors reassess the risks associated with holding cryptocurrencies directly, particularly......

Governments hold billions in Bitcoin as institutional interest in digital assets grows

Governments around the world are collectively holding an estimated 619,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $26.8 billion, highlighting the growing role of digital assets within the global financial landscape. The figures suggest that Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly significant asset for public......

Nigeria's new crypto tax framework sparks concerns over digital asset growth

Nigeria's latest effort to expand its tax base has triggered concern across the country's cryptocurrency sector, with industry participants warning that new levies on digital asset transactions could slow adoption in one of the world's most active retail crypto markets. The measures form......

Russia introduces new legal framework for cryptocurrency trading

Russia has taken a major step toward regulating the digital asset sector after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading. The new law officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as a form of property and introduces comprehensive rules governing their......

International report flags suspicious betting alerts during the 2026 World Cup amid mounting integrity concerns

An independent international network dedicated to monitoring sports integrity, known as the Copenhagen Group, has released a troubling report revealing seven "yellow alerts" tied to suspicious sports betting activities during the ongoing 2026 World Cup. While FIFA maintains that no match-fixing......