Debunking the myth: Cryptocurrency is used for criminal activity

    The transparency of blockchain technology and the active involvement of crypto exchanges help law enforcement agencies combat criminal activity. Cryptocurrency is often associated with criminal activity, but this is mostly a myth, especially today. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies don’t provide complete anonymity due to the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) policies implemented by most crypto exchanges. Even without KYC…

    LayerZero raises $120M to expand cross-chain messaging efforts

    The new funds will be used to increase headcount and expand the cross-chain messaging protocol’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Cross-chain messaging protocol developer LayerZero Labs has raised another $120 million, according to an April 4 announcement. The company plans to use the capital to increase its headcount and expand its reach into the Asia-Pacific…

    Bitcoin ‘untouchable’ amid regulatory pressures, says analyst

    Bitcoin is “untouchable,” because it’s more decentralized than other cryptocurrencies in the space such as Ether according to senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone. Bitcoin is “untouchable” despite ongoing regulatory pressures in the crypto sector and those who don’t have some crypto exposure are “seriously silly” according to Bloomberg’s senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone. During an…

    Here’s how the crypto industry is using artificial intelligence

    The rise of artificial intelligence, though in its early stages, has found use cases in crypto through countless projects. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in crypto, though still in its infant stages, is showing prospects for growth. According to a report from Fortune Business Insights, the blockchain AI market is projected to grow from $220.5 million…

    Crypto exchange Bittrex to wind down operations in the US

    The exchange shared that all customer funds are safe but advised its U.S. customers to withdraw their funds by April 30, 2023. Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has announced it will be winding down its operations in the United States due to the challenging regulatory and economic environment. The announcement was made on the platform’s ninth anniversary, marking a…

    UK government announces ‘robust’ crypto regulation as part of economic crime plan

    The focus on crypto regulation was part of the U.K. government’s plan to fight economic crime, which also included addressing law enforcement’s ability to seize and store assets. The government of the United Kingdom has laid out plans to step up regulation of crypto assets in its efforts to respond to economic crime in the…