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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes
16.10.2024
A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office
Malta-Based Investment Company to Follow Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Playbook
16.10.2024
Samara Asset Group, a Malta-based investment company focused on seeding tech and crypto startups, aims to follow the Microstrategy playbook by announcing a bond whose proceeds will grow its bitcoin portfolio. Co-founded by cryptocurrency proponent Mike Novogratz, the company’s mission is...
Ripple Reveals Exchanges for Stablecoin RLUSD Launch
16.10.2024
Ripple has announced that its new USD-denominated stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available globally through strategic partnerships with major platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, Moonpay, Independent Reserve, Coinmena, and Bullish. Fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves, government bonds,...
Is the election the end for PolitiFi memecoins — Or just the start?
15.10.2024
PolitiFi memecoins are surging as they near the US elections, which could mark their final act unless they find new life serving the community’s interest
Metaplanet shares jump 15% after buying 107 Bitcoin
15.10.2024
Metaplanet has already doubled its Bitcoin holdings this month across four purchases totaling over 450 Bitcoin
Grayscale puts DOGE, Worldcoin on list of 35 potential crypto products
15.10.2024
Grayscale listed 35 cryptocurrencies it’s mulling to potentially include in its suite of crypto investment products.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment Potential
15.10.2024
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes...
‘Political shift’ drives $407M inflows to crypto products — CoinShares
14.10.2024
According to CoinShares, last week’s increase in crypto investment products was influenced by the upcoming US elections rather than monetary policy outlooks
Gold Fever Hits Costco: 77% of Stores Sell Out Amid Soaring Demand for Bullion
14.10.2024
Costco’s gold bars are flying off the shelves as record-high gold prices spark a buying frenzy across the U.S. A recent survey found that 77% of Costco stores offering gold sold out in early October. The trend reflects growing demand for gold as a hedge against inflation and economic...
Ripple Fires Back at SEC: Cross-Appeal Seeks to Overturn Unresolved XRP Issues
13.10.2024
Ripple has escalated its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a cross-appeal to challenge unresolved issues around XRP sales. This comes after the SEC sought to overturn parts of the rulings that cleared Ripple’s retail XRP transactions from securities...
Bybit CEO: Celebrities Should Avoid Giving Direct Crypto Investment Advice
12.10.2024
According to Ben Zhou, founder and CEO of crypto derivatives platform Bybit, content creators play a vital role in the crypto ecosystem. Besides helping inexperienced investors and traders avoid steep losses, crypto content creators can also attract billions of people unfamiliar with or skeptical...
Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million
11.10.2024
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet:...
Bitcoin to have ‘crazy decade’ as global wealth managers dive in
11.10.2024
Cointelegraph spoke with Riot Platforms’ Pierre Rochard and Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClaire at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference.
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before...
Bitcoin retraces to $59K amid altcoins stagnant with ‘regulatory hurdles’
10.10.2024
Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $60,000 price level. Meanwhile, a crypto analyst highlights that altcoins with strong fundamentals aren't seeing price spikes due to "regulatory hurdles."
Ethena Picks BlackRock's BUIDL, Mountain, Superstate and Sky's USDS for $46M Tokenized RWA Investment
10.10.2024
Ethena's $46 million allocation fits into the growing trend of DeFi platforms and protocol foundations investing in real-world asset-backed products to earn a yield without leaving blockchain rails
47% of traditional hedge funds maintain crypto exposure: Report
10.10.2024
A survey reveals that nearly half of traditional hedge funds now have exposure to digital assets, with global regulatory clarity boosting confidence
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product
10.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors...
Thailand SEC Proposes New Crypto Investment Rules for Mutual and Private Funds
10.10.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) has proposed new crypto investment rules for mutual funds and…
86-year-old to pay $14M after admitting to running crypto Ponzi scheme
9.10.2024
Prosecutors only sought a five-year probation sentence for crypto schemer David Kagel because of his age and ailing health