Beijing court sentences five for $166M disguised foreign exchange transactions

Key Takeaways A Beijing court has sentenced five individuals for conducting $166 million in disguised foreign exchange transactions using stablecoins. The scheme involved the use of USDT to bypass China’s strict foreign exchange controls and move funds across borders. Share this article A Beijing court sentenced five individuals for conducting $166 million in disguised foreign…

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BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP steady

Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update.  Summary Crypto market cap slips 1.5% to $3.88T as BTC trades near $113,000. Traders anticipate a 0.25% rate cut, with volatility expected post-meeting. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs post strong inflows, showing steady institutional demand. The total market capitalization has slipped…

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“All senior leadership levels should support crypto industry,” Says Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister: 99Bitcoins Event Coverage

Since 2021, Kazakhstan is a top global hub for Bitcoin mining. The country recently created a national strategic reserve. But what could be the opportunity cost for the country if there were no regulations in place? Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister – Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan took…

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