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Man Faces 20-Year Prison Sentence in Crypto Money Laundering Case
23.8.2024
A Rhode Island resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy linked to an international drug trafficking ring. The operation laundered over $25 million using cryptocurrency, with Villa directly involved in converting cash into crypto. Villa faces up to 20 years in prison and...
Bitcoin must ‘clear resistance’ at $62K to avoid another ‘Black Monday’
23.8.2024
Bitcoin is at a critical junction; if it fails to hit $62,000 and hold there, it could drop below $50,000, according to analysts from Kraken. Some aren’t so pessimistic
Pip Labs Raises $80 Million at a $2.25 Billion Valuation to Protect IP via Blockchain
23.8.2024
Pip Labs has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by VC firm A16z, reaching a valuation of $2.25 billion. The round aims to extend the development of Story, a blockchain aiming to tokenize and protect what Pip Labs calls the “multi-trillion-dollar” asset class...
How to Make Bitcoin Spendable Again With Tectum Founder and Lead Architect Alex Guseff
23.8.2024
Tectum, developed by Crispmind, is the world’s fastest layer-1 blockchain, achieving 3.5 million transactions per second through a proof of utility consensus mechanism. It guarantees seamless, private transactions using layered processing and zero-knowledge proofs. Alex Guseff, the owner...
Taiwan Court Convicts 8 in Espionage Case Involving Crypto Payments
23.8.2024
Taiwan’s high court on Thursday convicted eight people, including military personnel, of espionage for China, with payments allegedly made in cryptocurrency, the Central News Agency reported. The sentences range from 1.5 to 13 years in prison, while one individual was acquitted, and another remains...
Justin Sun says removing 12K Bitcoin from USDD is just ‘DeFi 101’
23.8.2024
USDD’s Bitcoin collateral was removed without a vote from its DAO, but Justin Sun insists it’s a normal event in DeFi.
FBI Recovers $5 Million From Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
23.8.2024
Authorities in North Carolina have seized nearly $5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud scheme. The scheme, known as “pig butchering,” involved criminals creating fake romantic relationships to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms....
Bitcoin miner OTC balances reach 2-year high — Why it’s a bearish signal
23.8.2024
The rising amount of Bitcoin OTC desk balances for miners indicates “significant selling activity” among miners
Tim Draper Leads $2.5 Million Funding Round for Ark Labs to Advance Bitcoin Payment Solutions
23.8.2024
Ark Labs has secured $2.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Tim Draper, aimed at advancing the Ark protocol for simplifying bitcoin payments. This funding will help Ark Labs enhance their user-friendly, non-custodial payment system, making bitcoin more accessible for global commerce. Ark Labs...
Paypal Launches PYUSD Rewards Program With Anchorage Digital
23.8.2024
Anchorage Digital has launched its first stablecoin rewards program for Paypal USD (PYUSD) holders, offering institutions a secure way to earn rewards. Available through Anchorage Digital’s platform and the Porto self-custody wallet, the program emphasizes security by avoiding...
Supreme Court Urged to Protect Crypto in Nvidia-Backed Legal Fight
23.8.2024
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Nvidia Corp. It focuses on the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for the cryptocurrency industry. The brief argues that the Ninth Circuit’s approach to pleading standards under the Private Securities...
Bitcoin miners steamrolled after electricity thefts, exchange ‘closure’ scam: Asia Express
23.8.2024
Malaysia gets out the steamroller as Bitcoin mining stolen electricity issue worsens, Korea’s new ‘exchange closure’ scam. Asia Express
Donald Trump Pushes New Crypto Platform to Challenge Big Banks and Financial Elites
23.8.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted his family’s new cryptocurrency platform, “The Defiant Ones,” to his 7.5 million followers on Truth Social, framing it as a response to financial inequality. The Trump Organization’s crypto initiative, which has garnered...
Mercado Libre, Latam’s Largest Company, Launches Own Dollar Stablecoin
23.8.2024
Mercado Libre, the largest public company in Latam by market capitalization, has announced the release of its own dollar-pegged stablecoin, the meli dolar, for the Brazilian market. The development was completed in partnership with Ripio, an Argentine cryptocurrency exchange, and is issued by Meli...
Tron’s Sun Pump Debut Sparks New Highs in Meme Coin Market
22.8.2024
Since its debut in mid-August, Sun Pump, a Tron-based meme coin generator, has been bustling with action. Data from Dune Analytics reveals that close to 30,000 Sun Pump-issued tokens have been minted to date, with an impressive 7,531 tokens created just this past Wednesday. Tron’s Meme Coin...
Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s important
22.8.2024
Resilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000
Metalex and Lido Finance Propose First Major BORG Initiative
22.8.2024
Metalex and Lido Finance have rolled out a bold proposal to launch the first major cybernetic organization (BORG), setting their sights on boosting trustlessness in the crypto world. This move marks a fresh chapter in merging legal structures with autonomous technologies, further enhancing...
Bitcoin exchange inflow has fallen sharply in August — CryptoQuant
22.8.2024
Exchange inflow gauges potential selling pressure, with high inflow suggesting high sell pressure and low inflow suggesting low pressure
El Salvador to Educate 80,000 Public Servants on Bitcoin
22.8.2024
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that 80,000 public servants will receive bitcoin instruction and certification through an educational module that is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) program. The module also includes training in the areas...
US Payrolls Revised Down by 818,000, Largest in 15 Years: QCP Capital Analyzes Impact on Markets
22.8.2024
QCP Capital reports that the largest downward revision to U.S. payrolls in 15 years has raised concerns over the strength of the labor market. The report suggests that these revisions could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. QCP Capital: U.S. Payroll Revision...