Do Kwon's Attorneys Propose $437K Bail, Deny Falsified Travel Documents Charges in Montenegro
Montenegrin authorities arrested the Terra founder in March for allegedly attempting to travel with fake documents. Original Source
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Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments
“We know that the world of cryptocurrencies is already a reality and, therefore, from this alliance, all Despegar customers in Argentina will be able to approach this universe in a friendly way,” Paula Cristi, general manager of Despegar for Argentina and Uruguay, said in a statement. Source
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Caroline Ellison Plea Agreement: $250,000 Bail, Surrender of Travel Documents, Forfeiture of Assets
Plea agreement would waive Ellison of any charges, except criminal tax violations, provided she fully cooperates with U.S. Attorney's office. Original Source
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Metaverse experience to sway real-world travel choices in 2023: Survey
As borders open up following prolonged COVID-induced travel restrictions, the Metaverse, one of the latest sub-crypto ecosystems, is set to help travelers decide on the destinations they want to experience in person, reveals a new survey conducted by Booking.com personally.Popular online travel agency Booking.com surveyed 24,179 respondents across 32 countries,
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Bitcoin, space travel and TikTok debut in Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records has added Bitcoin (BTC) and a number of blockchain events in the latest edition of its record book under the category of “Cryptomania.”The recognition of crypto by a mainstream staple such as Guinness World Records indicates that blockchain and digital assets were among the most publicly touched-on
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Japan preparing amendment to enforce FATF travel rules on crypto by May 2023: Report
Japan is expected to enact new rules on money transfers to prevent the use of crypto for money laundering, according to local news agency Nikkei. The changes will bring Japan up-to-date with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.An amendment to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds will
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Web3 technologies could be a game changer for the travel industry
Many companies and industries are incorporating Web3 technologies into their business structures, and the travel industry is no exception.On Wednesday, Flybondi, an Argentinian airline, announced a strategic alliance with TravelX, a blockchain technology company responsible for tokenizing flight tickets. The partnership intends to enable travelers to purchase airline tickets as
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Why the EU’s Rushed ‘Travel Rule’ for Crypto Should Be Struck Down
Most notably, the EU would extend the so-called “Travel rule,” which currently applies to wire transfers managed by global banks, to require crypto-asset service providers to collect and report data about the originators and beneficiaries of crypto-asset transfers. Original Source
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Crypto Custody Firm Qredo Adds Blockchain Analytics to FATF ‘Travel Rule’ Offering
The Qredo approach is also useful in the way that it plugs into a range of blockchain analytics tools that many firms will already be familiar with, said Ben Whitby, the firm’s head of compliance. This includes the likes of Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, ComplyAdvantage, Coinfirm, VASPNet and Crystal Blockchain. Original
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Hodler’s guide to travel: Which platforms accept cryptocurrency?
The global economy is becoming increasingly digital, and it's no surprise that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are starting to have an impact on the travel industry. Many travel agencies now accept Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital currencies as payment, with some even providing discounts to customers who pay in cryptocurrency.
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