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Czech Central Bank to pursue studying Bitcoin reserves despite ECB opposition

The Czech National Bank (CNB) announced plans to explore the potential inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) in its reserve assets on Jan. 30. The move comes despite European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s vocal opposition to central banks holding …

Crypto Roundup For Today; Binance Accused Of Money Laundering And More

Looking for the latest trends and updates around crypto? Did you know what happened in crypto today? Here's the latest news on top trends and news impacting crypto regulation, blockchain, Bitcoin price, NFTs, DeFi and Web3, among others. Crypto roundup …

New details surfacing in massive Cyprus-related money laundering bust

New details are surfacing in a massive money laundering case cracked open by a Europe-wide operation. Last week, it was made known that two Ukrainian brothers were allegedly masterminding money laundering operations from Limassol and that one had been …

Czechia delays action on money laundering via pass-through accounts

PRAGUE - The Czech government has postponed crucial legislation to curb money laundering through pass-through accounts, which allow billions of illicit funds to flow unchecked through the country under the guise of business transactions. Despite promises …

One brother caught, one on run in massive European money-laundering probe

Investigations into a major money laundering criminal network operating in Cyprus remain ongoing, Cyprus Police spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou said today, noting that Cypriot authorities continue to cooperate with their European counterparts. The year- …

Ukrainian money laundering mastermind arrested, brother wanted

One of two Ukrainian brothers masterminding massive money laundering operations from Limassol has been arrested abroad on a European warrant in the framework of a Europe-wide clampdown, according to Cyprus Mail sources. The second brother is still at large …

Ex-UEFA vice president charged with fraud, money laundering in Poland: reports

Bóka: Budapest Declaration on boosting European competitiveness must be maintained

János Bóka, EU Affairs Minister, said the "historic successes" of the Hungarian EU presidency such as the Budapest Declaration on boosting European competitiveness and progress on integrating the Western Balkans must be maintained. At a meeting …

Hungary Has High Expectations for the Polish EU Presidency

Speaking after the meeting of EU ministers responsible for EU affairs, Hungarian Minister János Bóka talked about the Polish EU Presidency’s goals and what key points could be followed through from the Hungarian presidency last year. He highlighted that …

Millions frozen, many arrested in a Cyprus-related money laundering bust

Large sums of money and luxury cars have been confiscated, while €24 million worth of cryptocurrencies have been frozen, in the framework of a Europol and Eurojust joint operation to clamp down on organised crime, linked to money laundering in Cyprus, the …

Justice Ministry under fire for failing to prepare tighter law against money laundering

The Ministry of Justice has come under fire for failing to prepare a law that would make it easier to crack down on money laundering and confiscate illegally acquired assets. Lukáš Kraus, a lawyer and coordinator of the Resilient Czech Republic initiative, …

Ukrainian brothers masterminded €24m money laundering ring in Limassol

Police have confirmed their role in a major European operation that dismantled an international money laundering network, seizing cryptocurrencies worth €24 million and multiple luxury vehicles in coordinated raids across the island. Operation “YUZUK”, a …

Lagarde Is Confident EU’s Central Banks Will Shun Bitcoin

(Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde predicted that no European Union country will choose to add Bitcoin to its monetary reserves. Responding to comments by her Czech counterpart, Ales Michl, that his institution will look into …

ECB President Christine Lagarde ‘confident Bitcoin won’t enter reserves in EU’

In a meeting following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate cut announcement, the bank’s President, Christine Lagarde, reiterated her long-standing criticism of cryptocurrencies in general, and Bitcoin (BTC) in particular. The central bank …

Just In: ECB President Lagarde Rules Out Bitcoin in EU Reserves, Here’s Why

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has reaffirmed that Bitcoin will not be included in the official reserves of the European Union. She stated that the digital asset does not meet the necessary criteria for liquidity, security, and …

Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Seek Presidential Pardon From Donald Trump

The parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are pursuing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump, according to a report. What Happened: Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both Stanford Law professors, have been in discussions with legal …

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Silently Passes Bitcoin Reform Bill After IMF Deal

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has once again caught the eyes of the crypto market watchers with his latest move. The President reportedly passed a Bitcoin bill to comply with the IMF deal, showcasing the country’s sustained focus on the flagship …

Poland overtakes El Salvador in global Bitcoin ATM count

Poland added 10 new Bitcoin ATMs on Jan. 27, bringing its total to 219 active machines and surpassing El Salvador as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency ATM network globally after the US, Canada, Australia and Spain. Poland added 24 crypto ATMs in its ongoing …

Ukraine war briefing: Hitler wanted to kill me – don’t let Putin, says Ukrainian Holocaust survivor

A Ukrainian Holocaust survivor made an impassioned plea to the German parliament on Wednesday to do more to fight Russia’s “new war of extermination”, as Germany marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. “Back then Hitler wanted to kill me because …

Martha Barrantes Shares Proven Tactics for Enhancing Profitability Through Effective Financial Planning in LATAM

Martha Barrantes shares expert tactics to boost LATAM SMEs' profitability through strategic financial planning and innovation. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martha Barrantes, a seasoned entrepreneur and …

Diag-Nose.io Projected to Enhance Global Respiratory Care Markets Following Oversubscribed $2M Seed Funding

Diag-Nose.io secures $2M to advance AI in respiratory care, aiming to optimize global disease management and treatment efficacy MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diag-Nose.io, a trailblazer in biotechnology and a …

Another Surplus Trustee Sale Reversal Of a Third-Party Highest Bidder Auction Sale by Consumer Defense Law Group

ARLETA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable victory, Jessenia Monterrosa of Arleta, California, successfully reversed the concluded foreclosure Trustee Sale of her property, which had been sold on December 31 …

RCLF receives $3 Million Investment from Regions Community Development Corporation

Financial commitment from Regions Bank subsidiary is designed to help RCLF sow new seeds of investment across Alabama. MOBILE , AL, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaders from RCLF (Renaissance Community Loan Fund) …

Expert Analysis: Martha Barrantes Highlights Emerging Trends in LATAM Financial Management

Martha Barrantes outlines key trends reshaping LATAM financial management, emphasizing innovation, ESG, and SME-driven growth. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martha Barrantes, a distinguished entrepreneur with over …

Larky and Trellance Partner to Deliver Seamless AI-driven Marketing Solutions for Enhanced Member Engagement

Larky nudge® Platform Now Offers Direct Integration with Trellance Data Analytics Platform, Empowering Financial Institutions to Automate Member Marketing ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Larky, the market …

Another Consumer Defense Law Group 3rd Party Highest Bidder Trustee Sale Reversal Victory in Coulterville, CA

COULTERVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful victory for homeowners facing the threat of wrongful Eviction, Attorney Tony Cara’s Consumer Defense Law Group successfully reversed the trustee sale of a …

Shale Crescent Joins US Commercial Services European Roadshow

MARIETTA, OH, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shale Crescent USA (SCUSA) announces it will be part of the US Commercial Services Roadshow, "Building Bridges to the USA" from February 20 to February 27, 2025, in the …

Industry Veteran Ken Quantie Joins Planet’s KeyLinkTM Title

MERIDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Planet has hired Ken Quantie to lead KeyLink, the title entity in the Planet Family of Companies. As Senior Vice President, Quantie will expand KeyLink’s residential and …

Ace in the Hole for First-Time Home Buyers: Down Payment Assistance Mortgages in 2025

Truss Financial Group promotes DPA mortgages as a vital tool to help first-time buyers overcome financial barriers and achieve homeownership. LADERA RANCH, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, the …

RevlTek Partners with Upgrade to Enhance and Diversify Loan Portfolio Management

GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RevlTek, a credit union service organization (CUSO) and leader in innovative loan administration and financial technology is proud to announce a strategic partnership with …

New Study Finds DeepSeek-Chat AI Content Highly Detectable—Raising Questions About Its Origins

A new study conducted by Originality.ai has found that text generated by DeepSeek-Chat is 99.3% detectable using the company’s AI content detection models. COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study by …

ARAX Holdings Corp. Receives Letter of Intent for the Acquisition of 50% Interest in @Copper Namibia

ARAX’s mission is to transform commodity trading and trade finance through its DeFi solutions, powered by its proprietary BaaP digital asset management system Arax Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:ARAT) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨ …

Jason Ruedy, Addresses Impact of Low Inventory on Rising Home Values and Higher Interest Rates in Real Estate Industry

Jason Ruedy, President and CEO of The Home Loan Arranger, examines how limited inventory is driving up home prices and interest rates in the real estate sector SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

The Home Loan Arranger Says 2024 US Home Sales Hit Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years, Ownership Increasingly Out of Reach

The Home Loan Arranger reports that U.S. home sales in 2024 have hit a nearly thirty-year low, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Home Loan Arranger says …

Jason Ruedy, Addresses Impact of Low Inventory on Rising Home Values and Higher Interest Rates in Real Estate Industry

Jason Ruedy, President and CEO of The Home Loan Arranger, examines how limited inventory is driving up home prices and interest rates in the real estate sector DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

All Six Regions of the Lower Hudson Valley Saw Double-Digit Increases in Single-Family Home Sales in December

All six regions of New York's lower Hudson Valley saw double-digit sales increases for single-famiy homes, indicating a possibe market upturn. WHITE PLAINS, NY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time in …

Nicole Dudley Promoted to Director of Insights & Special Projects by Franchise Business Review

A long-time leader within the organization, Dudley will spearhead development of an innovative resource hub for the franchise community. PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franchise Business Review (FBR), a …

IP Rights Advocate and fmr USPTO Dir, Andrei Iancu, will Deliver Keynote at IP Summit in SF

Hon. Andrei Iancu, USPTO Director, 2017-2021, has accepted CIPU's invitation to present the keynote address at the 2025 IP Awareness Summit at Dolby Labs SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for …

US Mortgage Announces Strategic Hiring of Alana Dorbandt to Lead Southwest Region Expansion

US Mortgage appoints Alana Dorbandt as VP to lead Southwest expansion, bringing 24 years of expertise to drive growth and exceptional service. MELVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Mortgage Corporation (‘US …