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    ICE-Backed Bakkt Alerts of Possible Closure, Cites Cash Crisis

    Bakkt, the cryptocurrency platform backed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has issued a warning about its financial health.

    U.S. Treasury Department Highlights Increasing Use of Crypto by Criminals in 2024

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing, outlining the most significant threats facing the United States in illicit finance.

    Illicit Virtual Asset Use On The Rise, U.S. Treasury Report Reveals

    The U.S. Treasury Department is seeing an increase in illicit crypto use according to a Thursday report.

    Blockchain Could Have Saved Americans $74 Billion on Credit Card Fees: Coinbase

    Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has emphasized the potential of blockchain technology to save American consumers billions of dollars in its latest “State of Crypto Report,” released on Wednesday. According to the report, consumers could have collectively saved a minimum of $74 billion in credit card transaction fees in 2022 if blockchain technology had been utilized.

    Ripple Requests One Week Extension for Documents in SEC Suit

    Ripple has filed a motion requesting an extension of one week to gather and submit documents in its ongoing courtroom battle against the SEC.

    Ransomware Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis

    Criminals made off with a staggering $1 billion in cryptocurrency ransomware payments in 2023, per the latest insights from Chainalysis’ 2024 “Crypto Crime Report.”

    OKX Breaks Into Argentina With Wallet And Crypto Exchange

    OKX launched localized trading services in Argentina on February 7 to provide Argentinians access to the non-custodial OKX Web3 Wallet.

    CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions + More Crypto News

    Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news.

    Aave Stablecoin GHO Hits $1 Peg After Six Months – Here’s More

    Aave’s GHO stablecoin has hit the $1 mark after trading below the peg for over six months since its launch in July 2023.

    South Korea Imposes Stricter Punishments For Crypto Trading Offenses

    South Korea’s financial regulators have slated July 19 for the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act and the Virtual Asset Industry Supervision Regulations.

    MetaMask Partners with Robinhood to Simplify Crypto Transactions

    MetaMask has collaborated with Robinhood to enable direct crypto purchases for users, according to a press release shared with Cryptonews on Feb.7.

    Steve Wozniak Labels Bitcoin ‘Safe, Stable, and Conservative’ Amid Growing Legacy Adoption

    In line with the rising trend of the legacy tech and finance industries’ adoption of the top cryptocurrency, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak labeled Bitcoin as a safe bet in a February 6 podcast.

    Hedera Secures $250 Million Partnership with Saudi Ministry of Investment for Web3 and Deep Tech Development

    Hedera, a leading Proof of Stake (POS) blockchain platform, has embarked on a transformative five-year partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) to catalyze the development of Web3 technologies in the region.

    South Korean Crypto Exchange Bitsonic Execs Jailed for Price Manipulation

    A Seoul court jailed South Korean crypto exchange Bitsonic executives for manipulating crypto prices – and profiting to the tune of $7.5 million.

    DCG Opposes Genesis Bankruptcy Plan, Cites Favoritism to Small Group of Creditors

    Digital Currency Group (DCG) has opposed the bankruptcy plans of its subsidiary Genesis, arguing that it goes against the law and favors a small group of creditors.

    German Regulator BaFin Approves Crypto Carbon Credits Exchange Developed by Neutral and DLT Finance

    In collaboration with DLT Finance, Neutral, a German brokerage firm, has unveiled a blockchain-backed exchange for carbon credits. These financial instruments represent forests and renewable energy products, enabling businesses to offset their carbon footprint.