DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Trump reportedly says he’ll issue mass pardons at end of his presidential term

President already has issued sweeping pardons throughout second term, including for 1,500 US Capital riot defendants

The Guardian - US · Apr 11

Wall Street buckles in for a long war as Hormuz remains closed and Trump says he has ‘plenty of time’

Three words spooking the market.

Fortune · Mar 13

Ripple valued at $50 billion after $750 million share buyback

The fintech company’s valuation has grown despite a downturn in the digital assets industry.

Fortune · Mar 12

Nigeria’s crypto boom isn’t just about technology – trust plays a role in the local gadget trade with China

On a humid afternoon in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, a young trader in electronics pulls out his phone and opens Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by trading volume. He’s not monitoring the Bitcoin market or chasing the next crypto craze. He’s paying a supplier in the Chinese port…

The Conversation · Mar 10

Bitcoin dives again after disappointing jobs report, ending midweek rally

The recent bullish sentiment around the currency quickly evaporated amid fresh uncertainty.

Fortune · Mar 6

Binance Takes a Step Toward EU-Wide Operations With MiCA Application in Greece

Binance just formally applied for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Greece, as part of a strategy to secure the required approval to operate in the European Union.

inkl · Mar 3

Senator opens inquiry into Binance over allegations it fired investigators who flagged that more than $1 billion flowed to Iranian entities

The probe comes after a Fortune investigation raised questions about the crypto firm’s compliance program.

Fortune · Feb 26

Crypto exchange Binance may have funded Iranian entities, reports say

Internal investigators said at least two accounts allegedly saw $1.7bn move to Iranian-backed groups

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

Top Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes personal data, passport info of hundreds of major global figures

Around 700 attendees had their passports and ID card scans leaked, but it appears the leak was plugged on time.

TechRadar · Feb 18

Binance fires top investigators who claim to have uncovered evidence of Iranian sanctions violations

Internal findings by the fired investigators reviewed by Fortune pointed to over $1 billion in Tether flowing through Binance to Iran-linked wallets.

Fortune · Feb 13