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Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
19.10.2024
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media...
Fake Coinbase Sites Steal $20M — How Indian Man Led the Massive Crypto Fraud
19.10.2024
A cryptocurrency scam targeting Coinbase users has resulted in a significant theft of over $20 million. An Indian national, Chirag Tomar, was sentenced for orchestrating this scheme, where fake websites mimicking Coinbase led to victims surrendering credentials. U.S. authorities revealed...
Binance Expands Mobile Money Across Africa — 6 More Countries Gain Access
19.10.2024
Crypto exchange Binance has expanded its reach in West and Central Africa, integrating mobile money payments for cryptocurrency purchases in six countries. This move supports Binance’s goal to boost financial inclusion and make digital assets more accessible. By offering a secure...
Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
19.10.2024
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital...
$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link
19.10.2024
Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a shocking kidnapping —...
Blackrock Targets $3 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Market, Quietly Pushing Game-Changing Token
19.10.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to have its BUIDL token accepted as collateral. Discussions are ongoing with major exchanges like Binance and Deribit. The token’s interest-paying...
Inside GOAT’s Wild Market Ride: What’s Driving This AI-Meme Coin Craze?
19.10.2024
The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven meme coin goatseus maximus (GOAT), launched on pump.fun, has reached a market valuation of $418 million after gaining more than 36% against the U.S. dollar by 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday. Earlier in the day, the meme coin hit an all-time high (ATH)...
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
19.10.2024
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could...
Bitcoin Mining vs. AI Hosting: The Unexpected Parallels Unveiled
19.10.2024
Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud providers, along with high-performance computing (HPC) operators, share an unexpected bond in their quest for computing muscle. As the cryptocurrency scene shifts, some bitcoin mining setups are finding fresh purpose in the fast-growing fields...
NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options
18.10.2024
The decision follows Nasdaq recently also getting permission for options on spot bitcoin ETFs
SEC approves New York Stock Exchange listing of Bitcoin options ETF
18.10.2024
Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets
Bitcoin Closes in on Price Peak – $69K Resistance in Sight
18.10.2024
On Friday, bitcoin reached its highest price since late July, coming within just $2 of breaking through the $69,000 mark. Recent data shows the cryptocurrency market has been on a consistent upward trend, with the entire digital asset economy now valued at $2.35 trillion, reflecting a 2.63% rise...
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bag Options Trading Approval From SEC
18.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted accelerated approval for a proposed rule change by NYSE…
Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed
18.10.2024
Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers...
Rebar aims to launch Bitcoin-native MEV Shield by end of 2024: CEO
18.10.2024
The startup is onboarding Bitcoin miners representing a “sizable amount” of the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate, according to Alex Luce.
Rebar aims to launch Bitcoin-native MEV Shield by end of 2024: CEO
18.10.2024
The startup is onboarding Bitcoin miners representing a “sizable amount” of the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate, according to Alex Luce.
Montenegro halts Do Kwon’s extradition again ahead of appeal ruling
18.10.2024
Do Kwon’s extradition has been delayed again, to the surprise of the Justice Ministry
Montenegro halts Do Kwon’s extradition again ahead of appeal ruling
18.10.2024
Do Kwon’s extradition has been delayed again, to the surprise of the Justice Ministry
Bitcoin Staking Protocol Solv Integrates Liquid BTC With Solana’s Defi Ecosystem
18.10.2024
The Solv Protocol has announced the integration of Liquid Bitcoin (LST) into Solana’s decentralized finance (Defi) ecosystem through its new product, Solvbtc.JUP. This initiative allows Bitcoin holders to participate in yield generation by depositing BTC or Wrapped BTC to mint Solvbtc, which...
Revolution in Your Pocket: Why the Ethereum Phone Challenges Corporate Control
18.10.2024
Freedom Factory has launched Dgen1, dubbed the “Ethereum Phone,” a mobile device integrating Ethereum’s ethOS v4.0 operating system for seamless crypto interactions. Freedom Factory’s goal is to empower users with a “freedom-enhancing” technology that restores...