UK Freezes Millions In Crypto After New Powers Take Effect

Authorities in the United Kingdom have frozen about £6 million (≈$7.7 million) worth of cryptocurrency since new enforcement measures came into force last year, according to an investigation by MailOnline. The powers, introduced in April 2024, permit police, law enforcement agencies, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to freeze suspicious cryptocurrency assets for up to […]

Binance And Gemini User Data Breach

Sensitive user information from top crypto exchanges Binance and Gemini may be compromised, following two separate dark web listings. More than 100,000 Gemini user records and 132,000 Binance user records are allegedly up for sale, heightening concerns about phishing and fraudulent schemes in the crypto sector. Dark Web Databases: Gemini and Binance On March 27, […]

Toulouse Crypto Payments Bring Bitcoin And Altcoins To Public Transport

Toulouse has become the first city in Europe to let people buy metro, tram, cable car, and bus tickets with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The pilot began on March 17, signifying the French city’s drive to make digital assets part of daily transactions. Tisséo, Toulouse’s public transport operator, spearheaded this initiative by launching an Android-based […]