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Former FTX Customer Sues Hedge Fund, Says It Reneged on Bankruptcy Payout Deal
11.10.2024
Alexander Nikolas Gierczyk of California says the hedge fund he sold his FTX bankruptcy claim to isn't paying out what it promised
Stripe’s new stablecoin option gains traction in 70 countries on day 1
11.10.2024
Stripe reintroduces USDC payments, marking a significant moment for crypto adoption as stablecoin transactions see global demand
Washington Investors Set to Reclaim Digital Currency in GS Partners Settlement
11.10.2024
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level...
AI deepfake tool on ‘new level’ at bypassing crypto exchange KYC: Report
11.10.2024
The new AI-powered tool, customized specifically to target crypto exchanges and financial platforms represents “a new level of sophistication” in fraud, says cybersecurity firm Cato.
Crypto staking Jarretts again sue IRS over block reward taxes
11.10.2024
A previous case brought by Josh and Jessica Jarrett was dismissed in 2022 after the IRS conceded to refund some of the tax paid.
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...
Crypto ETF issuer Fidelity says breach leaked data of 77K customers
11.10.2024
Fidelity said personal information was stolen in a recent data breach but stressed that its customer accounts weren’t affected
Feds want Bitfinex hacker ‘Razzlekhan’ jailed for 18 months
11.10.2024
Prosecutors said Bitfinex hacker Heather Morgan should receive a lenient jail sentence as she provided “substantial assistance” to the government
London Man Denies Running Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs
11.10.2024
A London resident has denied charges of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM business and laundering criminal proceeds. The individual is accused of converting £300,000 into digital currencies without Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorization. The regulator stressed that there are no legal...
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’
11.10.2024
The SEC’s Mark Uyeda says the regulator’s approach to crypto has been “the wrong one,” and it needs to provide clear guidelines before launching enforcement actions
Heavy Sell-Off Pushes Bitcoin to $58.8K, Cautious Buying Fuels Modest Recovery
11.10.2024
The price of bitcoin dipped to $58,867 on Thursday, around 2 p.m. Eastern Time, but by 8:50 p.m. it had climbed back above $60,000. The initial drop reflected heavy selling pressure, but the later rebound—though slow—suggests a potential recovery might be on the horizon. Bitcoin...
FBI Seeks Crypto Fraud Victims in Major Market Manipulation Case
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging potential victims of cryptocurrency fraud to come forward as it investigates market manipulation involving several cryptocurrency companies. Accusations include “wash-trading” and artificially inflating trading volumes to deceive...
Solana Could Surge 400% Under Trump Presidency, Standard Chartered Predicts
11.10.2024
Banking giant Standard Chartered predicts that solana could experience a significant surge of up to 400% if Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The bank’s head of digital assets suggests that solana’s faster transaction speed and support for decentralized...
SEC Charges Cumberland DRW for Unregistered $2 Billion Crypto Securities Dealings
11.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Cumberland DRW LLC, a Chicago-based firm, for operating as an unregistered dealer in over $2 billion of crypto assets classified as securities. The SEC claims that Cumberland violated federal securities laws by failing to register...
Plus Token’s $1.3B ETH could be sold, ‘Crypto King’ arrested: Asia Express
11.10.2024
New analysis suggests $1.3B of ETH from Plus Token Ponzi could be headed to exchanges; Upbit monopoly sparks bank run fears. Asia Express
Blockchainarmy Founder Erol User Announced the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
11.10.2024
Blockchainarmy Founder President Erol User started the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Paris. Blockchainarmy Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign…
Brazilian Authorities Launch Operation Targeting Entities Facilitating Crypto Money Laundering
10.10.2024
The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Alcacaria this Wednesday, aiming to thwart the action of a network focused on providing money laundering services using cryptocurrency. The operation involved 62 search warrants, 13 arrest warrants, and the seizure of funds of the involved entities...
USDT Faces Downward Pressure as Investors Pivot to Stocks in China
10.10.2024
USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has marginally lost its peg to the U.S. dollar, trading at less than $1 since September 30. Analysts believe this is a byproduct of large outflows from China as crypto investors turn to the national stock market to participate in the bull...
US election outcome won’t stop Bitcoin from hitting $100K: Dan Tapiero
10.10.2024
Crypto adoption is gaining speed no matter who wins the US presidential race in November, the venture fund founder said
SEC sues Cumberland DRW for unregistered crypto dealer activities
10.10.2024
Cumberland allegedly had $2 billion worth of unregistered crypto dealing since 2018