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2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed
23.8.2024
United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement
OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4 billion crypto scam
23.8.2024
Andreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar crypto scheme.
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...
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....
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...
R.I.P. Unhosted Wallet Rule
23.8.2024
In 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed imposing know-your-customer requirements on unhosted wallets, drawing immense backlash from the crypto industry. This week, the Treasury Department formally withdrew the proposal
FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme Clucoin
23.8.2024
The FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pled guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit.
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...
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...
Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over crypto
22.8.2024
Many in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies
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...
From Chaos to Crypto: The Crecimiento Movement Igniting Argentina
22.8.2024
A month-long pop-up in Buenos Aires is showing how crypto can potentially transform an economy from the bottom-up
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...
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...
Mercado Libre launches USD-pegged Meli Dollar stablecoin in Brazil
22.8.2024
The new stablecoin will provide Mercado Libre customers a new option for managing their finances in Brazil’s volatile economy
Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash
22.8.2024
Michelle Bond, who once ran a Washington-based crypto advocacy group and had served as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, was indicted in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions during her 2022 run for Congress, and court documents detail how a river of cash came...