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.
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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
JPMorgan is beginning to warm up to the blockchain. The largest bank in the U.S.…
Market turnover jumped to $22 billion in 2021 from $100 million in 2020 The global…
Earlier this week, Fox announced that they are developing a television show the network describes as…
Mytilineos SA is strengthening the position of its Renewables and Storage Development (RSD) Business Unit…
Greek City Times speaks exclusively with Dean Karakitsos about cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and his view of the future of world currencies.
