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Australian Police Seize $9.3M in Crypto, Bust Mastermind Behind Ghost Platform
7.10.2024
The Australian Federal Police have taken a major step against organized crime by seizing $9.3 million in cryptocurrency. The operation uncovered a secret encrypted communication platform, Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged mastermind. Through digital forensics, authorities cracked...
Experts Fear Cryptocurrency Outflows May Affect Exchange Rates in Brazil
7.10.2024
Analysts believe that, in the future, outflows derived from cryptocurrency purchases could affect the domestic exchange rate in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil indicates that crypto assets and recreational services account for $14.7 billion that flowed out of Brazil through August, hinting...
US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint
6.10.2024
Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent...
Down from the Peaks: Bitcoin Nears Record High While Altcoins Face Uphill Battle
6.10.2024
As of today, Oct. 6, 2024, the countdown to the end of the year continues, with just 87 days left. Bitcoin (BTC) is holding strong at just over $62,000, although it’s still trailing 15.6% below its record high from seven months ago. Meanwhile, ethereum (ETH) is facing a steeper climb...
Lego’s Website Hacked to Promote ‘Lego Coin’ Crypto Scam
6.10.2024
Lego’s website was hacked to display an unauthorized cryptocurrency ad promoting a fake “Lego coin.” The ad encouraged site visitors to purchase the fake crypto, promising them secret rewards and redirecting them to a suspicious external site selling “Lego tokens.”...
UAE exempts crypto transfers, conversion from value-added tax
6.10.2024
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax, positioning itself as a more crypto-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions
What is a rug pull in crypto and 6 ways to spot it?
6.10.2024
Ever heard of crypto rug pulls? Find out what they are and how to identify the six warning signs that could protect your hard-earned money from disappearing overnight
Wealthiest Man in Argentina Praises Bitcoin’s Strength Against Government Intervention
6.10.2024
Marcos Galperin, founder and CEO of Latin America’s e-commerce and financial services giant Mercado Libre, shared his perspective on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, Galperin stated that he believes cryptocurrencies will play a “very, very important role” in...
AI Powerhouse Openai Raises $6.6B Achieving a $157B Valuation
6.10.2024
AI startup Openai reported closing a funding round led by Thrive Capital and the participation of other tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia. The $6.6 billion raised would be used to expand its set of tools and raise its computing capacity, which needs to increase significantly to train new...
Crypto Ponzi Leader Receives 121-Month Prison Sentence
6.10.2024
David Carmona, founder of the Icomtech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding investors with false promises of profits. His scheme targeted working-class people with the lure of financial freedom through cryptocurrency trading and mining, none...
Paypal Completes First Corporate Transaction Using PYUSD Stablecoin
6.10.2024
Paypal has made a significant step in corporate payments by completing its first transaction using its stablecoin Paypal USD (PYUSD). This milestone highlights the role digital currencies can play in streamlining cross-border transactions, with Paypal partnering with Ernst & Young LLP. Paypal...
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? 8 AI Chatbots Take Their Best Guess Ahead of HBO Documentary
5.10.2024
Just recently, reports surfaced about an upcoming HBO documentary titled “Money Electric,” which promises to unmask the true identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Over on Polymarket, bettors are wagering on who the film might unveil, and currently, Len Sassaman...
Bitwise Plans ETF Merger, Aims to Launch Momentum-Based Bitcoin and Ether Fund
5.10.2024
Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy, targeting both bitcoin and ether futures. Bitwise...
ETH and Ethereum USD Surge, But BEFE Coin Shines Bright
5.10.2024
Growing tensions between Israel and Iran triggered massive sell-offs following the start of a bearish trend on Monday.…
Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors
5.10.2024
Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with promises of huge returns, but later blocked withdrawals and demanded extra fees. An investor lost $64,000 to one platform after being...
Ethereum Faces Competition: Investors Turn to Bitgert
5.10.2024
Ethereum is one of the most essential components of the crypto market. Being the second largest crypto market…
4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit Group
5.10.2024
Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of critical individuals, including a developer and a hosting...
New York Man Pleads Guilty in Crypto-Fueled $25M Money Laundering Case
5.10.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced on Friday that Yanbing Chen, a 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to his involvement in an international money laundering and drug trafficking conspiracy. The organization, led by Jin Hua Zhang of Staten Island, laundered over...
FBI Warns of Ichcoin Targeting American Crypto Investors
5.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Ichcoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that is deceiving investors across the U.S. by luring them in through social media, then tricking them into wiring large sums of money. Victims are led to believe their investments...
Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds
5.10.2024
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial...