AUSTRAC Tightens Screws on Crypto Exchanges, Warns of Enforcement Action
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has announced that peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to capture user information starting March 31, 2026. Reporting Suspicious Transactions The Australian financial agency responsible for monitoring transactions has said virtual assets services…
Off The Chain: How Web3 Gave Mommy Julie a New Career—And More Time for Family
Introducing “Off The Chain” – A BitPinas Interview Series! Web3 is transforming careers for Filipinos—from everyday professionals finding new opportunities to executives leading innovation in the space. Introducing Off The Chain “Off The Chain” is a BitPinas interview series featuring…
Pornstar Shoots Armed Robbers Who Were After Her $20M Bitcoin Fortune
The adult actress claims she was suddenly dragged out of bed and violently pistol-whipped before shooting one of the assailants. Armed Robbers Target Pornstar’s $20M Bitcoin, But She Fights Back Famous pornstar and Twitch streamer Kaitlyn Siragusa who goes by…
Philippines Exits FATF Grey List: SEC Unveils Plans to Strengthen AML Compliance
During the announcement that the Philippines has finally exited the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressed its plans to stay off the list. Being on the grey list means a country is…
OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based figure accused of overseeing the defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (DNM), as part of persistent initiatives to disrupt fiscal channels underpinning…
PH Developer on Bybit Hack: A Classic Case of Social Engineering
Paul Soliman, the chief executive officer of BayaniChain, explained how the recent hack of cryptocurrency platform Bybit is a classic example of a social engineering scheme. How Did the Bybit Hack Happen? The Bybit hack, one of the largest in…
IMF Orders El Salvador To Stop Buying Bitcoin With Public Funds!
A new level of conflict has been seen between El Salvador & IMF body over the country’s Bitcoin investment plan. The country’s president directly says El Salvador will never stop buying Bitcoin. Summary El Salvador is getting new pressure from…
Peter Brandt Slams XRP, SOL, ADA in US Crypto Reserve—Calls It a Blow to Trump’s Credibility
Veteran trader Peter Brandt slams Trump’s crypto reserve plan, citing a credibility loss for including altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. Peter Brandt Calls Trump’s Crypto Reserve a ‘Huge Defeat’ for True Crypto Fans Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who…
Hut 8 Reports $80.7 Million in Crypto Revenue, Bitcoin Reserve Rises to 10,171 BTC
Hut 8 Corp. has reported $80.7 million in crypto-related revenue for 2024, driven by bitcoin mining and GPU-as-a-service operations. The company expanded its bitcoin reserve to 10,171 BTC and secured a $125 million partnership with Bitmain. Hut 8 Expands Bitcoin…
No Diversification, No Problem: Strategy’s BTC Play Beats an ETH Alternative
As bitcoin holds steady above the $88,000 threshold, Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) maintains a 29% gain on its extensive BTC holdings. Meanwhile, MSTR shares have climbed more than 11% over the past week, defying the broader downturn in the…
