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Greece has introduced a stricter licensing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet providers, aligning fully with the EU’s MiCA regulation and setting out a detailed multi-stage approval process for crypto firms.
China has reportedly banned all cryptocurrency activities, including mining and trading, citing financial and environmental risks. The unverified reports, shared on X, align with China’s prior crackdowns but lack official confirmation, prompting market dips and skepticism.
JPMorgan Chase has partnered with Coinbase to allow customers to fund crypto wallets with Chase credit cards starting fall 2025, with direct bank account linkages for seamless cryptocurrency purchases. From 2026, customers can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for USDC at a 1:1 ratio, signaling a strategic pivot to the $4 trillion crypto market despite past skepticism from CEO Jamie Dimon.
Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority has frozen stolen cryptocurrency in a landmark investigation, marking the country’s first seizure of crypto assets identified as criminal proceeds. The case, drawing FBI attention, involves a suspicious Ethereum transaction traced to the $1.5 billion Bybit hack in February, the largest crypto theft to date. A Seizure Order was issued, and the case is under further prosecutorial review.
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Greece ranks 10th globally for crypto job opportunities, joining five other European nations in the top 10. Singapore leads with 68.68 jobs per million people, nearly double Luxembourg’s 37.82. Major financial hubs like Hong Kong, UAE, and Switzerland dominate, driven by clear regulations and innovation-friendly environments, according to a LegalBison study.
Westpac CEO Anthony Miller issued a public apology after the bank froze a customer’s accounts, blocking a $30,000 Bitcoin transfer to CoinSpot.
Bitcoin dropped to $77,816.41 after a $200 million liquidation swept through the crypto market in just one hour, with altcoins like Ethereum and Solana also posting steep losses. The market-wide decline, marked by Bitcoin’s fall from $83,778.12 to $76,752.66, highlights the volatility of cryptocurrencies and the risks of leveraged trading, leaving investors on edge.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has now allowed national banks to engage in cryptocurrency activities without needing prior approval, marking a significant shift in regulatory approach towards crypto in the banking sector.
President Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve, Adding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano President Donald…
The prices of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies continued to follow a downward trajectory, with Bitcoin…
U.S. and Russia Conduct High-Profile Prisoner Exchange: Crypto Criminal Swapped for American Teacher
In a landmark diplomatic exchange, the United States and Russia have executed a prisoner swap involving Russian cryptocurrency criminal Alexander Vinnik and American schoolteacher Marc Fogel. Vinnik, arrested for laundering billions through his crypto exchange, was exchanged for Fogel, detained in Russia for possessing medicinal marijuana. The move highlights a significant step in the complex diplomatic relations between the two nations.
China’s DeepSeek R1, a cost-effective AI model, has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, leading to a $1 trillion market value loss, including a historic $600 billion drop for NVIDIA. This development challenges Silicon Valley’s AI strategies and raises concerns about US leadership in the tech sector.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the formation of a dedicated cryptocurrency working group to propose new regulations and explore the concept of a national cryptocurrency reserve, fulfilling his campaign promise to reform U.S. crypto policy. The directive, welcomed by the crypto industry, aims to safeguard banking services for crypto companies and prohibits the creation of competing central bank digital currencies. With Bitcoin reaching new highs, experts see Trump’s initiative as a pivotal shift in U.S. digital asset policy that could propel cryptocurrencies into the mainstream.
Former President Donald Trump, 78, granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the operator of the infamous Silk Road dark web marketplace. Ulbricht, who was sentenced in 2015 to two life terms plus 40 years for nonviolent offenses, had unsuccessfully appealed his case up to the Supreme Court. This controversial decision follows years of debate over harsh sentencing for digital-age crimes and calls for clemency from figures like Sen. Rand Paul.
Controversy surrounds the alleged launch of a Trump-themed meme coin, $TRUMP, on the Solana blockchain as its market cap skyrockets to $8 billion within hours. Questions about the project’s legitimacy and potential security breaches have arisen, despite official claims on Truth Social and X.
In a recent interview with Lesley Stahl, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, reiterated his…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the Greek government will prioritize regulating the cryptocurrency market…
Greek authorities have made their first-ever cryptocurrency seizure, confiscating 273,000 USDT (Tether) as part of a criminal investigation. This milestone underscores the growing challenges of combating crypto-related crimes and the need for expertise in handling digital assets. The seizure is part of a broader effort to address cryptocurrency scams, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in Greece
Europol and international law enforcement agencies dismantled a drug trafficking ring using cryptocurrency, seizing $26 million in crypto and arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation spanning six countries. The investigation, initiated by a Spanish cocaine trafficking case, uncovered a complex network of “underground bankers” laundering illicit funds, primarily controlled from the Dubai and the UAE.
Luxembourg, 5 December 2024 – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has uncovered a major…
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What we don’t want to see is the emergence of what we call ‘digital islands,'” said Nick Kerigan, Swift’s chief innovation officer. “We’ve tried to help the industry find a way to ensure that wherever a digital asset or digital currency is created and on whatever technology it’s created, it can successfully interoperate with the existing financial system.
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has plummeted over 10% in a single day, pressured by a global stock market downturn that has reverberated through the cryptocurrency sector. Dropping below $50,000 for the first time since February, Bitcoin reached a low of $48,126 at 08:41 GMT on Monday, though it has since seen a modest recovery.
Greece is experiencing a surge in cryptocurrency adoption, particularly among young adults. However, the lack of a clear regulatory and tax framework for digital assets is causing headaches for both investors and tax authorities. A dedicated committee is finalizing its recommendations for the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, outlining solutions for defining, recording, taxing, and monitoring cryptocurrencies.
The FBI is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, the woman accused of masterminding the multi-billion dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. Ignatova, who disappeared in 2017, is considered one of the world’s most wanted fugitives. Dubbed the “Cryptoqueen,” Ignatova rose to prominence promoting OneCoin as the next big thing in cryptocurrency. However, the scheme quickly unraveled, exposing it as an elaborate pyramid scheme that defrauded millions of investors globally out of an estimated $4 billion.
The Member States of the European Union are preparing to implement MiCA. This historic legislation requires national regulators to authorize and supervise service providers. MiCA is an EU-level regulation. However, countries may implement different technical standards, which requires special attention on their part.
New York, NY – In a seismic shift for the cryptocurrency world, the U.S. Securities…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account was compromised and an unauthorized post was sent out with the false statement that the SEC had granted approval for spot bitcoin ETFs, according to SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
