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😱 Kazajistán 🇰🇿: 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges shut down in 2024 Paid Members Public
😱 Kazajistán 🇰🇿: 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges shut down in 2024 Authorities from the Financial Monitoring Agency (AMF) of Kazakhstan have ramped up efforts to close unauthorized cryptocurrency operations. In 2024, 36 illegal exchanges were blocked. ⏩ Context: Cryptocurrency operations in Kazakhstan are strictly regulated. Trading is only permitted within the Astana International
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase During the beta testing phase, Ukrainian users can manage 30 currencies, make fee-free international transfers, open free virtual cards for use in 150 countries, and register accounts with the Standard plan at no cost. ➡️ Revolut is providing services to Ukrainian residents
⛔️ Rusia 🇷🇺: how Abkhazia is fighting illegal mining Paid Members Public
⛔️ Rusia 🇷🇺: how Abkhazia is fighting illegal mining Conflicts in the Caucasus. Officially, the main reason is that "grey" mining consumes up to 45 MW of energy, worsening the region's electricity deficit. ▶️ Context: Local restrictions are a result of a federal ban in specific regions introduced in
😎❌☠️ Visa acquires UK-based company Featurespace🇬🇧, specialized in AI for fraud prevention Paid Members Public
😎❌☠️ Visa acquires UK-based company Featurespace🇬🇧, specialized in AI for fraud prevention Time to catch up! Meanwhile, the card giant has finalized a strategic acquisition that has been in the works for over three months. ➡️ The UK firm developed AI-based technologies capable of preventing fraudulent attacks in real-time. ➡️ In the coming
🇦🇪 UAE: Lottery partners with Takalam to promote 7️⃣ responsible gaming‼️ Paid Members Public
🇦🇪 UAE: Lottery partners with Takalam to promote 7️⃣ responsible gaming‼️ 💡💡 Mental Wellness Initiative – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lottery, operated by The Game and regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has entered into a strategic partnership with Takalam, an AI-powered mental wellness platform. This collaboration aims to
🇺🇸USA: First Senate Hearing on Sports 🎲 Betting Puts Industry Under Federal Scrutiny. Paid Members Public
🇺🇸USA: First Senate Hearing on Sports 🎲 Betting Puts Industry Under Federal Scrutiny. "America's High-Stakes Bet" — this was the theme of the first U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on sports betting, marking the beginning of a federal investigation into the industry. 🤔 Why now? Since the Supreme
😱 On January 8, 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will stop offering services to French users 🇫🇷 Paid Members Public
😱 On January 8, 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will stop offering services to French users 🇫🇷 No storage or withdrawals. ➡️ Why is this happening❓ — The main reason is increasing regulatory pressure. ➡️ "What happens to the money?" — To close accounts with small balances (less than 10 USDC), Bybit will charge
⚡️ Neobanks in the UK 🇬🇧: record app downloads surpass traditional banks Paid Members Public
⚡️ Neobanks in the UK 🇬🇧: record app downloads surpass traditional banks Traditional banks are falling behind. According to SplitMetrics, a recent analysis of financial, fintech, and cryptocurrency apps on Google Play reveals that neobanks are continuing to dominate, especially as the holiday season approaches 🧑🎄. ➡️ Neobanks in the UK now have approximately