South African Fintech Firm Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Financial Inclusion
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also seeking strategic partners in the U.S. market and retail media […]
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ownership to Psychopathic Traits Economist Steve Hanke highlighted research from the University of Toronto this week, […]
JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative
Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant advancement for Indian payments, positioning them as the next step in the evolution […]
Double Jump.Tokyo Raises Over $10 Million From SBI and Sony Group
Double Jump.Tokyo, a Japan-based Web3 gaming company, has secured over $10 million in its Series D first closing led by SBI Investment. The round, which had the participation of Sony Group Corporation and others, will allow the company to continue developing blockchain games and offering related services, strengthening its talent base at the same time. […]
India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment systems like the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. […]
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s CEO Stabbed During Fraud Trial The CEO […]
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were informed in advance of Durov’s arrest or presence in France. […]
Binance CEO Addresses Allegations of the Exchange Seizing All Palestinian Funds
The CEO of Binance has responded to allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange seized all funds from Palestinians at the request of the Israeli Defense Forces. Ray Youssef, CEO of Noones, criticized Binance, accusing it of yielding to external pressures and engaging in discriminatory practices. He called for a boycott of Binance and supported platforms that […]
Russia Warns France Against Political Moves in Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Case
The Russian government has warned France that pursuing criminal charges against Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, could be considered “political persecution.” Durov, a Russian-born French citizen, was detained in Paris for allegedly failing to control illegal content on the messaging platform. He was released on bail but must stay in France and report regularly […]
Report: Paraguayan Bitcoin Mining Industry Provides Fewer Than 400 Jobs
A report presented to the Paraguayan Congress highlights the low level of employment associated with the country’s bitcoin mining activity. According to data from the Social Care Institute, the entire bitcoin mining industry is responsible for only 383 direct jobs, with over 40 companies not reporting any workers directly associated with their operations. Paraguayan Bitcoin […]
