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Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bitcoin-Funded Dark Web Murder Plot
21.8.2024
A Utah woman, Krista Renae Stone, 23, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire using the dark web, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday. Stone targeted her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, arranging to pay $5,000 in bitcoin to...
Montenegro arrests executive suspected of $21M crypto fraud
21.8.2024
Montenegrin police arrested FutureNet co-founder Roman Ziemian, alleging he was living under a false identity in the country’s capital city
2 key Bitcoin metrics signal steady bull cycle — 'No bubble' in sight
21.8.2024
The metrics suggest that Bitcoin is unlikely to be overvalued at current levels and its price action is developing “steadily without significant anomalies or sharp jumps.”
CZ and Binance face new lawsuit for alleged laundering of stolen crypto
21.8.2024
One legal expert says if the class action lawsuit progresses, it could put the "efficacy of blockchain analytics itself" on trial.
7 Arrested in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Crackdown in Malaysia
21.8.2024
Seven individuals were arrested in Malaysia during a special operation targeting illegal bitcoin mining in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Taman Putra Perdana. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts by law enforcement, focused on detecting and stopping bitcoin mining activities linked...
Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Prison for $47M Crypto Fraud Leading to Bank Collapse
21.8.2024
The former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funneled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering”...
Nigeria’s SEC Denies Issuing Provisional Crypto Licenses
21.8.2024
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has not yet issued any crypto licenses, contrary to some reports. The SEC plans to start issuing licenses for digital services and tokenized assets in August 2024. This move follows increased scrutiny of crypto exchanges and...
Arizona crypto PAC-backed candidate ekes out narrow victory after recount
20.8.2024
Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary
US regulator fines crypto fund $150K for illicit Bitcoin loan
20.8.2024
It’s part of the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity crunch triggered by FTX in 2022.
Polymarket Odds Suggest 81% Chance of RFK Jr. Exiting 2024 Race as Shanahan Hints at Trump Alliance
20.8.2024
Based on Polymarket odds, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a 2024 independent presidential candidate, has a 81% probability of exiting the race after his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, hinted that their campaign might align with former President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the odds of Kennedy withdrawing...
Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes
20.8.2024
Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount
How Will Hamster Kombat and Crypto.com Enhance Payments?
20.8.2024
Hamster Kombat and Crypto.com have recently released a new metal card that improves payment options and convenience. This…
Tether to Launch USDT Stablecoin on Aptos Blockchain
20.8.2024
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the largest dollar-pegged stablecoin in the crypto market, has announced the launch of its star product on Aptos, a scalable and rapid blockchain. Tether seeks to offer rails with “extremely low gas fees” for USDT users, opening opportunities for...
AI Depin Project Grass Concludes Closed Beta and Outlines Airdrop Details
20.8.2024
Grass, a depin AI web crawling project, has announced the end of its closed beta phase and outlined the requirements that users must fulfill to be eligible for an upcoming airdrop. The project announced that it will provide more details about the distribution of its token rewards, but that weighted...
German BaFin regulator cracks down on crypto ATMs
20.8.2024
According to Coin ATM Radar, there are currently 38,725 crypto ATMs worldwide, with a vast majority located inside the United States
Russian Finance Minister Discloses That Over 90% of Bilateral Trade With China Is Settled Outside the U.S. Dollar System
20.8.2024
Anton Siluanov, the Russian Finance Minister, pointed out that a majority of the bilateral trade with China is being conducted outside the U.S. dollar system. He stressed that over 90% of these transactions have been completed using national currencies (rubles and yuan) due to the risks associated...
Report: Donald Trump Considers Elon Musk for Cabinet Role
20.8.2024
Former President Donald Trump outlined his potential policies if elected in 2024 in a recent interview with Reuters.…
China Tightens Grip on Crypto Games Amid AML Lockdown
20.8.2024
According to the latest developments, China is tightening its grip on crypto. The Supreme People’s Court and the…
Nigeria’s SEC to License Crypto Issuers Amid Growing Adoption
20.8.2024
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will grant licenses to virtual assets service providers such as cryptos…
DTX Exchange: A 10x Crypto Opportunity While ADA and AVAX Plummet
20.8.2024
DTX Exchange (DTX) has emerged as one of the best projects in 2024, with new updates scheduled for…