Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Figure Tech’s Big Nasdaq Debut: Best Crypto to Buy Following IPO Wave
Disrupt Africa
·
August 19, 2025
Figure Technology, the company that’s using blockchain to shake up the lending world, is going public. It recently filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘FIGR.’ This isn’t the only revelation; the filing also revealed the first half of...
FBI Warns of New QR Code ‘Brushing’ Scam Targeting Smartphone Users
Techstory
·
August 19, 2025
Owning a smartphone has become second nature, but it also makes people vulnerable to a growing range of scams. The latest warning from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) highlights a scheme that blends old tactics with new digital tricks:...
How to buy crypto anonymously
Business Insider
·
There are many reasons to buy crypto anonymously. Maybe you want to avoid government or employer surveillance, or try to prevent identity theft. Maybe you live in a place that restricts crypto activity, or you simply want to preserve what privacy...
Sen. Scott thanks crypto industry for unseating Sherrod Brown
American Banker - New York
·
August 19, 2025
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C. publicly acknowledged the role that the crypto industry had in unseating former chairman Sherrod Brown, a longtime banking progressive, from the...
Crypto Star Turned Scammer: 12-Month Jail Term For $3.5M Scheme
Bitcoinist
·
August 18, 2025
A self-styled crypto influencer was sentenced to prison after prosecutors said he ran a large cryptojacking scheme that siphoned cloud computing power and secretly mined digital coins. According to the Department of Justice, Charles O. Parks III,...
Gold Near $3,500 Tests the Limits of Safe-Haven Demand and Investor Allocation
Investing
·
August 19, 2025
Let’s remember, that gold was all over the headlines, by surpassing $3,500 per ounce in April, a 25% rise within the year’s first half. A steady climb from $1,000 to $2,000 over 12 years, culminating in 2020, and a swift advance to $3,000 in the...
Joint Trades Call For Recalibration Of Cryptoasset Prudential Standards And Highlight DLT’s Transformative Role In Capital Markets
Mondovisione
·
A coalition of leading global financial trade associations (“the Joint Trades”), together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Ashurst, and Sullivan & Cromwell as technical advisors, issued a letter to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision...
TX Dem who stayed in state Capitol overnight after refusing law enforcement escort speaks out
MSNBC
·
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing TX Dem who stayed in state Capitol overnight after refusing law enforcement escort speaks out 04:26 UP NEXT Trump to arrange meeting between Zelenskyy...
Cops Seize Andrew Tate's $243,000 Aston Martin Deposit Because Of All His Crimes
Jalopnik
·
August 19, 2025
These days, it may feel like terrible people are constantly rewarded for being horrible, but that isn't always the case. Accused rapist and sex trafficker Andrew Tate, for example, won't be getting an Aston Martin Valhalla after UK cops seized his...
Bitcoin could reach $200,000 during crypto bull market: Analyst
Yahoo Finance
·
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit a record high last week, but analysts at Bernstein think the current crypto bull market could see the world's largest cryptocurrency hit an even bigger milestone in the near future: $200,000. In a note to clients published...
Cryptoagility: the strategic pillar for digital resilience
CSO
·
August 19, 2025
In an increasingly dynamic digital environment exposed to emerging risks, security cannot rely solely on the robustness of current cryptographic algorithms. The real strength of an organization lies in its ability to adapt quickly when these...
Fed's Bowman suggests allowing central bank staff to own small amounts of crypto products
Yahoo Finance
·
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve's top regulatory official suggested on Tuesday that central bank staff should be permitted to own small amounts of crypto products, arguing experience would better inform their work...
Modern Identity Security Redefining Financial Cyber Defense-...
Modern Ghana
·
Despite substantial investments in advanced technologies and extensive employee training programs, credential-based and user-targeted attacks persist as a critical vulnerability within financial institutions, accounting for an estimated 50% to 80%...
Palo Alto Networks Delivers Enterprise Wide Quantum Security Readiness For All Customers
MENAFN
·
August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Dubai – Asdaf News: Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced two new security solutions to help organizations confidently navigate the evolving quantum landscape, and to keep pace...
Best Crypto Casinos in Europe: Top 10 EU Crypto Casino Sites With Exclusive Bonuses – Latest Update
European Gaming
·
August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 20 minutesLooking for the best crypto casinos in Europe? In this guide, you can get top platforms offering secure gameplay, fast crypto payments, and rewarding bonuses. From Bitcoin casinos to leading EU crypto sites, these casinos...
2025 Altcoin Rankings — MAGACOIN FINANCE Challenges XRP & Solana as Best Crypto to Buy
Crypto Economy
·
August 19, 2025
The altcoin market is coming alive in 2025 due to institutional inflows, ETF speculation, and major ecosystem upgrades. Consequently, specific projects have come into the spotlight. A surprisingly contender is MAGACOIN FINANCE, a meme-powered but...
Washington’s Fall Agenda Puts Crypto and Banking Rules in Play
Bitcoinist
·
August 19, 2025
The GENIUS Act sets the stablecoin baseline. But when the House and Senate reconvene in early September, Washington will wade into one of the most consequential financial policy seasons in years – one that could redraw lines between banks,...
Illinois Governor Slams Trump’s Crypto Backers While Signing New Rules
Bitcoinist
·
August 19, 2025
Illinois on Monday approved two new laws that give state regulators stronger tools to police crypto businesses and curb scams at cash-to-crypto kiosks. The governor used the moment to criticize US President Donald Trump for recent federal moves...
OJK Records Rp4.6 Trillion in Scam Losses in Less Than a Year
Tempo.co
·
August 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Chief Executive of the Financial Services Authority’s (OJK) Behavior Supervisory Body for Financial Service Providers, Education, and Consumer Protection, reported that losses from scams and illegal...
Dogecoin (DOGE) Trend Shift Raises Alarm, Investors Pivoting to This Utility-Rich Crypto at $0.035
Cryptopolitan
·
August 19, 2025
Dogecoin (DOGE) is witnessing a notable trend shift, sending ripples across the crypto market as investors recalibrate their portfolios. With DOGE struggling to maintain momentum, attention is increasingly turning toward Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a...