Crypto Archives - Dan Lounsbury

Who Will Handle Digital Asset Cases After the NCET Shutdown?

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global April 19, 2025April 19, 2025Comments are Disabled

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a dramatic shift in how the federal government will approach digital asset cases going forward. This move, ordered by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and aligned with President Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda, marks the end of a centralized federal …

Understanding Blockchain Intelligence

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global April 15, 2025April 15, 2025Comments are Disabled

Blockchain intelligence has emerged as a critical discipline for tracing cryptocurrency transactions and combating financial crimes in decentralized ecosystems. This technology enables investigators to follow digital asset flows across borders while providing courts with forensic evidence to support cross-border judgment enforcement – a specialty central to Block Divers’ mission of securing global judgment recognition. Understanding …

The Rising Tide of Crypto Hacks: BlockDivers Mission

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Security April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Comments are Disabled

The cryptocurrency and digital asset industry is at a pivotal moment. With groundbreaking developments like BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETFs, the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs), and the rise of stablecoin transactions, the market is rapidly evolving. By the end of 2024, the total market capitalization of crypto reached $3.2 trillion, with DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) …

Iranian Behrouz Parsarad Sanctioned: A Landmark Action Against Global Fentanyl Trade

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global March 5, 2025March 5, 2025Comments are Disabled

In a significant move against illicit online drug trafficking, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Behrouz Parsarad, the Iran-based administrator of the darknet marketplace Nemesis. This action marks a pivotal moment in the fight against global narcotics trade, particularly fentanyl trafficking into the United States. Nemesis, established in …

De-Pins: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Security, Strategic February 18, 2025February 19, 2025One Comment

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) represent a groundbreaking approach to managing and operating physical infrastructure by leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized frameworks. As of February 2025, DePINs have gained significant traction, with over 650 projects in development and a collective valuation exceeding $20 billion What are DePINs? DePINs are innovative systems that combine the strengths …

Crypto Boom 2.0: Crypto in a Trump/DOGE Economy

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global February 8, 2025February 16, 2025Comments are Disabled

Proposed Changes Under Review The Trump administration is considering several significant changes to cryptocurrency regulations and policies, which could dramatically reshape the crypto landscape in the United States. Zero Capital Gains Tax on U.S.-Based Cryptocurrencies One of the most impactful proposals under consideration is the elimination of capital gains tax on U.S.-based cryptocurrencies. This would apply …

Salt Typhoon: A Storm is Coming

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Privacy, Security November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

In the evolving landscape of global cybersecurity, state-sponsored cyberattacks have emerged as a significant concern. Among the most sophisticated of these threat actors is Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group engaged in cyberespionage. Since its emergence in 2020, Salt Typhoon has targeted critical infrastructure, focusing primarily on telecommunications and internet service …

How Fast is AI evolving?

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Strategic October 10, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

My original post on this topic was last year but AI is moving so fast, I felt like it was time for a quick update! Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all the buzz now. Every company in just about every industry is finding a way to add, enhance, or integrate the capabilities of AI into …

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Is Offshore Banking Right for Me? (and Legal?)

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Strategic July 2, 2024August 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Offshore banking and company formation are powerful tools for individuals and businesses seeking to optimize their financial strategies, protect assets, and take advantage of favorable regulatory environments. Here, we explore the key aspects of these practices and identify the best jurisdictions for both offshore banking and company formation. Offshore Banking Definition and Purpose: Offshore banking …

Establishing a Crypto Fund in the Cayman Islands

by Florida DanCrypto, Financial Health, Global February 15, 2024October 24, 2024Comments are Disabled

As the global cryptocurrency market continues to expand, investors are increasingly seeking favorable jurisdictions to establish crypto funds. The Cayman Islands, known for its business-friendly environment, has positioned itself as a leading jurisdiction for the formation and management of crypto funds. With its innovative virtual assets laws and recognition of various classes of digital assets, …

Where is the crypto market headed?

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global July 29, 2023March 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

Predicting the exact size of the crypto market in five years is challenging due to its inherent volatility and the many factors that can influence its growth. However, if current trends continue, it’s reasonable to expect significant growth. Several factors could contribute to this growth: Considering these factors, some analysts and industry experts have made …

Top Professions for 2023 according to Chat GPT?

by Florida DanCrypto, Financial Health, Strategic March 28, 2023November 11, 2023Comments are Disabled

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don’t have specific information about the top professions for 2023. Job trends can change based on various factors such as technological advancements, economic conditions, and societal shifts. However, I can provide you with a list of professions that were gaining prominence and were expected to …