Month: May 2025

Privacy Coins Face EU Ban Under New AML Rules Starting 2027

. Privacy coins and anonymous crypto wallets might soon become history in the European Union. As part of a sweeping overhaul to tighten anti-money laundering rules, the EU has announced plans to ban both by July 1, 2027. The message is clear: crypto can stay, but it has to...
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UK Set to Ban Buying Crypto with Credit Cards and Loans

If you’ve been using your credit card to buy crypto in the UK, those days might be numbered. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially proposed a rule that would stop retail investors from purchasing cryptocurrencies using borrowed funds. That includes credit cards, personal loans, and even loans from...
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Uncovers North Korean Espionage Plot

Crypto exchange Kraken’s latest security disclosure reads less like a corporate blog post than a field report from the front lines of modern cyber-warfare. Published on 1 May 2025 under the blunt title “How we identified a North Korean hacker who tried to get a job at Kraken,” the...
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Kuwait Clamps Down On Bitcoin Mining As Power Grid Reaches Breaking Point

The government of Kuwait has initiated a crackdown on cryptocurrency miners throughout the nation, accusing them of aggravating power shortages with summer just around the corner, according to a Reuters report. The interior ministry last week declared a “wide-ranging” security campaign targeting houses that have been converted into mining...
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Dogecoin Foundation Kicks Off Design Competition Ahead Of Indy500

The Dogecoin Foundation, in collaboration with the House of Doge, is tapping into the creative spirit of its vibrant community with an exciting new design competition. As Dogecoin (DOGE) gears up for a significant appearance in the legendary Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500) race, the community is called on to...
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Bitcoin Escapes Tight Range After Week Of Compression – Next Stop $100K?

Bitcoin is now trading above the $96,000 mark after multiple days of struggling to break through that resistance zone. The breakout signals renewed strength from bulls, who have regained control following weeks of tight consolidation. However, while this move confirms bullish momentum in the short term, the critical level...
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