Daniel Nwokolo

Daniel Nwokolo is a refined crypto journalist and content creator at Crypto-news, with over 2 years experience in writing about blockchain technology and its transformative potential. Daniel has honed his craft to deliver in-depth analyses, breaking news, and engaging stories that simplify the complexities of the crypto world. Hence, he is a trusted voice for readers navigating the fast-paced crypto industry.

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iDenfy Partners with Portugal Residency Advisors to Enhance Client Onboarding with Advanced Verification Technology

iDenfy, a popular identity verification and compliance solutions platform, has entered into a partnership with Portugal Residency Advisors, a consultancy specializing in relocation and investment services. The collaboration aims to streamline the onboarding process for global clients by integrating advanced identity verification, Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening to enhance security and…

November 25, 20240Comments

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Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher Passes on Potential SEC Chair Role

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets' Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and former SEC commissioner, has decided not to pursue the role of Chair at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Notably, his decision comes amid growing speculation regarding leadership changes following the 2024 presidential election. Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher bows out of race for SEC chair — despite…

November 23, 20240Comments

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Nine Charged in U.S. Crypto Laundering Tied to Drug Cartels

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals with participating in a cryptocurrency laundering scheme tied to drug cartels, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ statement). Accordingly, the indictment alleges that the group facilitated the laundering of drug proceeds using digital assets, enabling cartels to move illicit funds across borders. Meanwhile, the charges were announced on…

November 22, 20240Comments

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NVIDIA: Contributions to Crypto

NVIDIA, synonymous with high-performance computing, has been quietly powering the crypto revolution. While the company might not be directly involved in cryptocurrency development, its cutting-edge GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) are the backbone of the mining operations that fuel many popular cryptocurrencies. The Role of GPUs in Cryptocurrency Mining Cryptocurrency mining is a complex process that…

November 21, 20240Comments

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MicroStrategy Prices $2.6 Billion Convertible Senior Notes for Bitcoin Acquisition

MicroStrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced the pricing of $2.6 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a November 20 press release. Initially targeted at $1.75 billion, the offering was expanded due to investor interest, with an option for buyers to acquire an additional $400 million. Given high demand, we upsized our $MSTR offering…

November 21, 20240Comments

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DWF Labs Awards a $500,000 Grant to $BARSIK

In an era where blockchain innovation intersects with societal causes, DWF Labs announced a $500,000 grant to $BARSIK—a project centred on cats' welfare, which has sparked intrigue. In a November 19 post on X, the popular Web3 company announced the grant to the meme project. “We are proud to support $BARSIK, a meme that combines blockchain…

November 20, 20240Comments

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DAO Members Deemed Liable Under California’s Partnership Regulations

In a major legal decision, a United States Judge in California directed that Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) should be recognised as partners as stipulated by the state's partner laws. Accordingly, this new verdict supports that each DAO member becomes liable for the activities of other DAO members. For this ruling, US Judge Vince Chhabria used…

November 19, 20240Comments

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MicroStrategy Secures $4.6 Billion in Bitcoin as Prices Soar to New Heights

Popular US-based business intelligence company, MicroStrategy announced on November 18 that it acquired 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6 Billion. Notably, the company kept buying BTC in this previous week even as the token continued to break its all-time highs. Speaking on the recent purchase in a post on X, Michael Saylor, Founder and Chairman at MicroStrategy, highlighted…

November 18, 20240Comments

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Usual Token ($USUAL) Makes Its Binance Debut: Everything You Need to Know

The crypto space has a new addition as Usual token ($USUAL) launches on Binance through its 61st Launchpool project. Notably, Usual is a decentralized fiat stablecoin issuer and it integrates real-world assets (RWAs) into the blockchain, aiming to redefine the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting project and…

November 16, 20240Comments

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18 US states Sue the SEC, Citing Authority Abuse Under Gary Gensler

On November 14, eighteen US states filed to sue the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for "unconstitutional overreach and unfair persecution" of the crypto industry under Gary Gensler's leadership. Notably, it was a joint filing led by Russell Coleman, Kentucky's Attorney General (AG), in a Kentucky district Court. Accordingly, other AGs partnered with AG Coleman to…

November 15, 20240Comments

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