Local media refutes Ledger CEO kidnap speculation
Claims that criminals kidnapped Ledger co-founder and CEO Erich Larchevêque have reportedly been debunked, according to a local source. Reports of Larchevêque’s alleged abduction in France began circulating on Wednesday, Jan. 22, originating from a French-based profile on X. The initial claims suggested that a top Ledger executive had been kidnapped and was being ransomed […]
Kenya mulls local office mandate for crypto providers: report
Kenya is considering a policy that would require crypto providers to establish local offices in an effort to enhance regulatory oversight. Kenya is mulling a new policy that would require crypto businesses to open local offices, aiming to tighten oversight of the country’s fast-growing virtual asset industry, Bloomberg has learned, citing a draft law on […]
Cannes to support crypto payments for local businesses
Cannes Mayor David Lisnard has unveiled plans to train local merchants on accepting cryptocurrency payments as the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference later this year. Lisnard announced the initiative via LinkedIn, highlighting Cannes’ commitment to supporting cryptocurrency payments as part of its broader Web3 strategy. In preparation for the 8th edition of […]
Local Pakistani crypto trader abducted and forced to transfer $340k
Ransom victim recounts harrowing ordeal as kidnappers force transfer of life savings. On Dec. 25, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, seven suspects—including an officer from the Counter-Terrorism Department—were taken into custody on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency trader and demanding a ransom of $340,000. While confirming that one CTD officer had been […]
Bitcoin liquidity index points to $110K local BTC top by January 2025
If the correlation holds up, Bitcoin price could trail the liquidity index to above $110,000 by January 2025, with a potential correction below $70,000 next. Source link
