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France’s financial markets regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has approved BPCE, one of the country’s largest banking groups, to operate in the crypto space. This will be done through its subsidiary, Hexarq, after receiving regulatory approval from the country’s financial markets watchdog, the AMF. The services are expected to launch in 2025. Source:…

Crypto hackers affiliate with North Korea stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto in 2024 – over double the amount looted in 2023 – as concerns continue over the country’s weapons of mass destruction program, new data released December 19 from Chainalysis shows. Chainalysis Report Shows Increased DPRK Crypto Hack Value According to the blockchain analytics…

As competitive gaming grows into a billion-dollar industry, how do we tackle the age-old problem of cheating while maintaining trust in an evolving digital landscape? Esports has become a cultural phenomenon, with the worldwide gaming market reaching an estimated revenue of almost 455 billion U.S. dollars, rivaling traditional sports in scale. This has resulted in…

U.S. authorities have charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged involvement with the LockBit ransomware group. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges on Friday and seeks Panev’s extradition. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger unsealed the criminal complaint in the District of New Jersey on December 20. LockBit Ransomware…

In a significant development regarding regulatory compliance in financial markets, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a registered broker-dealer and subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, has agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a $4 million civil penalty. The penalty stems from the SEC’s allegations that the firm failed to file Suspicious Activity Reports…

The MOVE token price has dropped by 6% in the past 24 hours, with the new ERC-20 coin slipping to $0.694 as the crypto market falls by 13% today. While MOVE surged immediately upon its listing on December 9, it has since suffered a big comedown, with the alt actually down by 52% in relation…

Craig Wright, the man who fraudulently claimed to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, received a one year in prison for being in contempt of court. Craig Wright Handed Court Loss Amid Satoshi Nakamoto Claims According to reports, Wright was officially sentenced to one year in prison with a suspension for two years Judge James Mellor…

In a governance vote held between Dec. 2 and Dec. 17, the IOTA community has overwhelmingly supported the Rebased protocol upgrade proposal. A large majority of IOTA token holders – 98.37% – voted in favor of the upgrade, demonstrating strong support for the IOTA Foundation’s vision for the future of the platform. The biggest upgrade…

Haliey Welch, widely recognized as the “Hawk Tuah Girl” due to her viral online persona and the popularity of her podcast, Talk Tuah, has responded publicly to the ongoing controversy surrounding the $HAWK memecoin following a lawsuit filing. The influencer issued a statement addressing her fans, investors, and the broader crypto community as she faced…

The excitement of the Bitcoin (BTC) bull run, coupled with the holidays, has many individuals looking for the perfect “crypto-themed” gifts to give to their loved ones. Cryptonews has compiled a 2024 holiday gift guide that has the perfect last-minute present ideas. These gifts are sure to bring cheer to crypto enthusiasts everywhere. From a…