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South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
8.6.2024
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a complaint from one of his victims. The complainant,...
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Celebrity Crypto Projects — Offers Blueprint for Respectable Ventures
7.6.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wave of celebrity crypto projects, emphasizing their lack of meaningful societal contributions. He highlighted projects like Stoner Cats, which actually fund real initiatives, as more commendable. Buterin also...
Crypto Biz: ARK drops bid for spot Ether ETF, miners adapt after halving, and more
7.6.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores ARK Invest’s partnership with 21Shares, Galaxy Digital’s tokenized loan for Animoca Brands, Avail’s fundraising, the Toposware acquisition, and Bitcoin miners’ first reports since the halving
Bitcoin Dips Below $70K, Reaches $68,450 Low, $86M in BTC Longs Liquidated
7.6.2024
The price of bitcoin fell on Friday afternoon after spending several days above the $70,000 mark. The value dropped to $68,450 on Bitstamp, currently down $1,700 from its intraday high. Bitcoin’s Sudden Drop Impacts Entire Crypto Economy Wipes Out $454M in Longs Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted to...
COPA Seeks Payment of 85% Of Costs in Craig Wright Case
7.6.2024
The COPA vs Craig Wright trial made a resurgence on Friday to determine what costs and penalties Wright might suffer
Ethereum governance, and the downfall of celeb tokens: Finance Redefined
7.6.2024
The rise and fall of celebrity meme tokens: how these celebrity-backed tokens have dumped in the current bull market
US Authority Seizes 70 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Community
7.6.2024
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has seized 70 domains used to scam the Russian community. The scam involved deceptive Facebook ads featuring a deepfake of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Over 20 Brooklyn residents and additional victims nationwide lost a total of $5 million. 70 Crypto Scam...
Big Friday Crypto Selloff Pulls Bitcoin Below $70K
7.6.2024
Ideas about lower U.S. interest rates were foiled again and a plunge in shares of speculative favorite GameStop soured the mood in crypto
European Central Bank Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Confirms Data-Driven Approach for Path Ahead
7.6.2024
The European Central Bank announced cuts of 0.25% (or 25 basis points) on three of its main interest rates: the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility. President Christine Lagarde emphasized that future decisions regarding additional cuts will depend...
Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces Trading Support for Overseas Chinese
7.6.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has opened its platform to overseas Chinese residents for trading. The Dubai-based company’s decision is part of a strategy to draw new users while navigating the complexities of global regulatory scrutiny. “This move is in response to the growing demand...
Russian State Duma Official: International CBDC Settlements to Become ‘Common Practice’ in 5 Years
7.6.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, has predicted that international trade will migrate to CBDC for settlements during the next five years. Aksakov stressed that not many countries have made progress using these digital currencies, but he believes this...
Crypto mining regulation rules St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
7.6.2024
At this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the regulation of cryptocurrency mining emerged as a central theme, capturing the attention of policymakers, industry leaders, and economic experts from around the world. As digital currencies continue to gain prominence,...
Gamestop-Related Meme Coins Surge With Roaring Kitty Up 161%, GME Token Up 80%
7.6.2024
Gamestop and Wall Street Bets-related meme coins are experiencing a significant rise on Friday, with many achieving double and triple-digit increases. The token roaring kitty (KITTY) climbed 161%, while GME is up 80% over the past day. Keith Gill Speculation Drives Roaring Kitty and GME Tokens...
Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users
7.6.2024
Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on...
Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Acquires 247 More BTC
7.6.2024
Semler Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a developer of medical technology aimed at fighting chronic diseases, has expanded its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 247 bitcoins for $17 million, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of June 6, the company’s total bitcoin holdings stood...
ETFs See 18 Days of Gains: Blackrock’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 300,000
7.6.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now holds more than 300,000 bitcoins following $217.7 million in positive inflows from all of the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Thursday’s inflows marked the 18th consecutive day of gains for the bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin...
Customers Bank Said to Debank Some Digital Asset Hedge Funds
7.6.2024
The move is not a widespread debanking of hedge-fund clients, but rather the offboarding of inactive accounts, one person said
Jailed Binance Executive: 108 Former US Government Workers Echo Calls for Biden Administration’s Intervention
7.6.2024
Over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents have asked the U.S. State Department to intensify its efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance employee, from custody in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to Anthony Blinken, the 108 ex-government employees...
American Securities Association Sues SEC Over Lack of Transparency in Enforcement Actions
7.6.2024
The American Securities Association (ASA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The ASA seeks to compel the SEC to disclose records related to its “recordkeeping sweep...
Sky Mavis recovers $5.7M from Ronin Bridge hack
7.6.2024
Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis said that some of the funds will cover the recovery costs while the rest will return to the Axie treasury