Day: January 22, 2025

Kucoin Appoints Former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as New CEO

2025-01-22 By admin

The company’s top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.” Kucoin’s Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as CEO, according to a press release provided to Bitcoin.com. The eight-year-old firm which […]

BRICS Unmoved by Trump’s 100% Tariff Threats, Says Russian Envoy

2025-01-22 By admin

BRICS, an economic bloc comprising emerging nations, remains unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to levy 100% tariffs on goods from member states, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday, Tolchenov highlighted BRICS’ financial independence and its resilience against external pressures, including U.S. warnings. He emphasized the bloc’s […]

UniGetUI 3.1.6 Beta 2

2025-01-22 By admin

UniGetUI is an application whose main goal is to create an intuitive GUI for the most common CLI package managers for Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Winget, Scoop and Chocolatey. With UniGetUI, you’ll be able to download, install, update and uninstall any software that’s published on the supported package managers — and so […]

US Sentences Indian National to Prison for $20M Crypto Laundering Scheme

2025-01-22 By admin

The U.S. sentenced an Indian cryptocurrency vendor to 121 months in prison for laundering over $20 million through darknet platforms and an international hawala network. Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme Ends in Prison Sentence The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 17 that Anurag Pramod Murarka, a 30-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to 121 […]

After Ulbricht’s Pardon, Will Roger Ver Be Next? Elon Musk Weighs In

2025-01-22 By admin

With U.S. President Donald Trump granting clemency to Ross Ulbricht, online discussions have sparked a wave of discussions about whether Trump might extend a similar pardon to Roger Ver. Social media platforms and forums have been abuzz with the topic, even prompting a response from X owner Elon Musk, who stated he would “inquire” when […]

SEC Forms Task Force to Establish Clearer Crypto Regulations

2025-01-22 By admin

The SEC launches a groundbreaking crypto task force, aiming to replace reactive enforcement with clear, innovation-friendly regulations. Led by “Crypto Mom,” Hester Peirce, this initiative promises seismic shifts in the digital asset landscape. Clearer Crypto Guidelines Ahead as SEC Forms New Task Force: ‘The SEC Can Do Better’ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

Bank of America CEO Foresees Crypto Payment Boom With Clear Rules

2025-01-22 By admin

Bank of America’s CEO foresees a crypto payment revolution, emphasizing banks will aggressively adopt digital currencies once clear regulations unlock their transactional potential. Bank of America CEO Envisions a Crypto Payment Boom Fueled by Regulation Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has discussed the potential for cryptocurrency payments to gain traction in the banking sector, […]

Trump Appoints Crypto-Friendly Acting SEC Chair, Signaling Regulatory Shift

2025-01-22 By admin

President Trump’s appointment of Acting SEC Chair signals a pro-crypto shift, with promises of clearer regulations to foster innovation and economic growth. Acting SEC Chair Pushes for Clearer Crypto Regulation, Replacing Gensler’s Tough Stance President Donald Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency […]

MIND of Pepe Presale Hits $2M – Next Big AI Agent Crypto?

2025-01-22 By admin

AI crypto projects are a top narrative right now – and MIND of Pepe (MIND) is looking to capitalize. Its presale has raised over $2.5 million in less than a week. The early hype has been compounded after one well-known crypto analyst called out its huge potential, citing its mix of AI trading features and […]