Abkhazia crypto miners are once again shouldering the blame for the de facto state’s ongoing energy crisis, with officials claiming even emergency Russian electricity supplies are running low.
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Year: 2025
Sygnum Crypto Bank Raises $58M, Achieves Unicorn Status with $1B Valuation
Sygnum has secured $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth funding round, propelling its valuation past the $1 billion mark and earning it the prestigious Unicorn status.
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Italy’s Largest Banking Group Invests Directly in Cryptos For First Time
Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first credit institution in Italy to conclude a direct crypto transaction.
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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president’s criticism
Special counsel David Weiss defended his investigations, calling them “thorough and impartial”.
LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
“Urgent preparations” are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.
Crypto Payments Firm MoonPay Acquires Helio for $175M
MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payments firm, has acquired blockchain payment processor and Solana-based platform, Helio for $175 million.
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Chainalysis Acquires AI Fraud Detection Startup Alterya for $150 Million
The acquisition comes amid a surge in crypto-related fraud, with scammers increasingly using sophisticated techniques such as generative AI.
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