FBI Public Service Announcement Warns of ‘Increased’ Crypto ATM, QR Code Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), America’s domestic intelligence and security service, has published a public service announcement concerning fraudulent schemes associated with cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes. The FBI’s warning, published on November 4, highlights the presence of “scammers” directing their energy at unknowing victims. US Federal Agency Warns of Increase in Crypto ‘Scammers’…

Moving $25 Billion in BTC via Alternate Chains — There’s Now Over 400,000 Tokenized Bitcoins in Existence

As the end of the year approaches, the price of bitcoin has hovered above the $60K region and with 18.8 million bitcoin in circulation, bitcoin’s market valuation is over $1.16 trillion today. Meanwhile, the number of tokenized bitcoins in existence today has swelled significantly during the last three years, climbing to 408,210 bitcoin worth $25…

Kazakhstan Imposes Purchase Limits on Retail Crypto Investors

Authorities in Kazakhstan have introduced restrictions on the amounts of cryptocurrency retail investors can buy on local exchanges. Officials explained the decision citing the need to protect private individuals from exposure to the risks associated with digital financial assets. Investors in Kazakhstan Can Buy up to $1,000 in Crypto a Month Without Declaring Income Kazakhstan…

Mintverse Closes Successful Seed Round of $1.5M

PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE, 5th November 2021 — Mintverse, a new and improved NFT service platform, closes their seed round raising $1.5 million from private investors. Led by A&T capital, and other large investment firms including Mirana Ventures, Longling Capital, Genesis Block Ventures, FBG, Fenbushi Capital, Cipholio Ventures, Nebulas, Ceras Ventures, NDG and other individual…