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Cape Town, South Africa – 13 August 2024 – Prepare yourself for the most thrilling African Web3 event of the year! The Blockchain Africa Conference is back, celebrating its monumental 10th anniversary. This year marks a decade of groundbreaking innovation, transformative conversations, and game-changing solutions that are propelling Africa to the forefront of the global blockchain revolution. Since its inception, the Blockchain Africa Conference has been the epicenter of dynamic discussions...

Trump’s chat with Musk skipped crypto, defying big bets on Polymarket. Bitcoin’s omission from the interview reflects persistent cryptocurrency uncertainty. Former President Donald Trump’s interview with X CEO Elon Musk, which drew over a million listeners, had no mention of bitcoin (BTC) or cryptocurrency. The two-hour talk touched on issues such as illegal immigration, the economy, artificial intelligence, and global warming. The interview was delayed by 45 minutes owing to what Musk said...

Coinbase submitted its third comment letter highlighting significant flaws in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cost-benefit analysis of the proposed rule. The letter argued that the agency has failed to assess the rule’s economic impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. Despite acknowledging a lack of critical information on decentralized exchange (DEX) operations and compliance costs, Coinbase said the SEC has proposed vague benefits that...

Byun Young-oh, CEO of the South Korean technology firm Wacon, has been arrested for his alleged role in a massive Ethereum-based scam. The scheme defrauded over 500 investors, totaling around $366 million. Byun, along with an alleged accomplice named Yeom, face serious fraud charges. Currently, both are in custody and will be tried by the Fifth Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office. Based on the iNews24 report on 12 August 2024, the scam was associated with...

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has announced a significant change that will impact holders of 15 specific tokens on its platform. By September 1, 2024, Binance will halt withdrawals for these tokens and automatically convert them to USDC, a widely used stablecoin. This move comes as part of Binance’s ongoing efforts to streamline its offerings and ensure greater stability for its users. Some of the tokens involved in this decision include Bitcoin Gold (BTG),...

On-chain analysis platform Arkham Intelligence sounded the alarm on Tuesday as $2 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to Mt. Gox moved from a blockchain address connected to crypto exchange BitGo. According to Arkham, a wallet that had received $2.19 billion from the long-defunct Bitcoin exchange began initiating test transactions early Tuesday. The firm said the wallet likely belonged to BitGo – the fifth and final exchange responsible for handling distributions to Mt. Gox...

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated changes to its previous finalized crypto tax form, implementing changes that the industry was vocal about. This new version is streamlined, reducing the data required by the last iteration. With that, the privacy concerns engendered by the reporting requirements previously have been addressed. The 1099-DA form will be offered by crypto brokers to clients starting in 2026. For the most part, brokers will comprise crypto exchanges in the US,...