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Estonia Shuts Down Crypto Firms
Nearly 400 virtual asset service providers (VASPs) have shut down in Estonia due to enhanced Anti-Money Laundering laws. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) revoked the authorizations of almost 190 firms for non-compliance. The remaining 100 active crypto firms had issues with misleading company information, including falsified professional backgrounds and copied business plans.
Nigerian Crypto Startup Lazerpay to Shut Down Operations
Lazerpay, a Nigerian crypto and Web3 company, announced its shutdown due to a lack of funding. Founder Emmanuel Njoku emphasized the impact Lazerpay had in the crypto ecosystem and recommended users withdraw their funds by April 30. The company is also inviting offers to purchase its intellectual property.
Bittrex to Shut Down U.S. Platform
Bittrex will close its U.S. platform on April 30, citing the current regulatory and economic environment. Customer funds are safe and available for withdrawal. The shutdown will not affect Bittrex Global, which will remain open for trading.
China Shuts Down Over 90% BTC Capacity, Sichuan BTC Sites Massively Offline
China intensified law enforcement against domestic Bitcoin mining activities. Bitcoin mining sites in Sichuan Province were reportedly massively disconnected by losing power supply and abilities for further BTC mining operations.