Coinbase has announced an exciting new partnership with Visa, enabling users to fund their accounts instantly. This integration allows users to deposit fiat money directly into their Coinbase accounts using eligible Visa debit cards. The announcement was made on October 29, 2024, through a press release from Visa, highlighting the growing relationship between traditional finance […]
The new bridge between Bitcoin and Cardano, called BitcoinOS Grail, is set to revolutionise the blockchain landscape. This innovative bridge enables secure and swift data exchange while enhancing the liquidity of both blockchains. After months of speculation and anticipation within the Cardano community, the long-awaited expansion has materialised. EMURGO, the commercial arm of Input Output […]
Tether, the issuer of USDT, is blacklisting more accounts than ever, freezing funds without legal oversight. Here’s an analysis of its growing role in on-chain confiscation. The Rise of Tether’s Blacklisting Tether’s USDT stablecoin has been unfairly labelled a “pirate dollar,” appealing to criminals for its perceived freedom and stable value. In reality, Tether has […]
Criminals in 2024 prefer cash over cryptocurrency for illegal activities. A recent report from the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (CryptoISAC) shows that cash remains the dominant currency for illicit finance. Although crypto gained an early reputation as a tool for crime, its usage in illegal activities has significantly declined. Thoughts of a Criminal: […]