Bitfufu Expands to Africa: Acquires 80MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Ethiopia
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Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company Bitfufu has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in an 80-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the company as it transitions from an asset-light strategy to managing a diverse portfolio of Bitcoin mining infrastructure. With this acquisition, Bitfufu’s hosting […]

Ether ETFs Snag Gains While Bitcoin Funds Realize $79M in Outflows
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U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hit a bump in the road on Tuesday, recording $79.09 million in net outflows. Meanwhile, ether ETFs turned things around, bringing in $11.94 million in net gains. Tuesday’s Crypto ETF Action The 12 spot bitcoin ETFs struggled, shedding $79.09 million overall. However, three ETFs saw a bit of sunshine. […]

Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-US Federal Agent
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The Nigerian government has dropped money laundering charges against jailed Binance executive and former U.S. Federal agent Tigran Gambaryan. The Binance executive’s lawyer said the charges were dropped after the court determined that Gambaryan was merely an employee and could not be prosecuted for crimes allegedly committed by his employer. This decision follows months of […]

Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal
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Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup violated a law against false or misleading representations. The funds were reportedly used to pay the exchange’s debts or buy crypto for others. The exchange […]