Prita Ghozie

Telefonica and Chainlink Team Up to Fight SIM Card Fraud in Web3

Enhanced Security with Chainlink Integration Telefonica, a Spanish telecommunications giant, has partnered with Chainlink to bolster Web3 security by integrating Chainlink’s decentralized Oracle network with the GSMA Open Gateway. This framework provides developers with access to operator networks. Chainlink acts as a bridge, connecting Web3 smart contracts to real-world data through its oracles. In this…

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Crypto Industry Fires Back at Anti-Crypto Bill

Blockchain Association Opposes Warren’s DAAMLA The Blockchain Association, a powerful industry group, has launched a campaign against Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (DAAMLA). The association argues that the bill would harm American innovation and competitiveness. Key Concerns Raised by the Association Misguided Narrative: The association claims that crypto played a minor role…

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Bitcoin Surges to $52,000, Up 21% in 2024

Bitcoin Bulls Back in Charge Bitcoin has regained its momentum, breaking past $52,000 after a brief dip below $50,000. Investors are confident in the digital asset’s future, shrugging off concerns about inflation. Surpassing $1 Trillion Market Cap This surge marks a milestone for Bitcoin, surpassing the $1 trillion market cap for the first time in…

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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Cracks Down on Suspicious Crypto Transfers

Enhanced Monitoring to Curb Financial Crimes Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has ordered financial institutions to tighten their monitoring of transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges. This move aims to prevent the use of digital currencies for illegal activities. Concerns over Fraud and Money Laundering According to a report by the National Police Agency, a significant portion…

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Warns of Bitcoin’s Role in Ransomware

Gary Gensler, head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s alleged involvement in ransomware attacks. Gensler’s Critical View of Bitcoin Despite the success of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Gensler has consistently criticized the cryptocurrency. He has called it a “speculative and volatile asset” and highlighted its use in illegal…

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Crypto Trader Forecasts Major Gains for Altcoins

A renowned crypto analyst predicts significant growth for three altcoins: ORDI, Avalanche (AVAX), and THORChain (RUNE). ORDI: Non-Fungible Token Bridge The analyst believes ORDI, a project that aims to integrate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the Bitcoin blockchain, is poised for a major surge. The coin has broken above a resistance level, indicating a potential breakout….

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