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$7.8B lost in crypto ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2022: Report
28.6.2023
Illicit activities related to crypto increased across the sector in 2022 despite an overall market downturn
Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Position With $347 Million Investment, Pushing Total Holdings to 152,333 BTC
28.6.2023
Microstrategy has purchased 12,333 more bitcoin for about $347 million, growing its cryptocurrency holdings to 152,333 btc. The Nasdaq-listed software company’s announcement came amid a series of positive developments in the crypto industry. Microstrategy Adds 12,333 Bitcoin to Its Holdings...
Former NYSE Broker to Pay $54M to Settle CFTC Crypto Fraud Charges
28.6.2023
Michael Ackerman pleaded guilty in 2021 to charges of defrauding around 150 investors for $33 million in a digital asset trading scheme
Chainlink Data Feeds Go Live on Celo
28.6.2023
In April, Celo joined Chainlink Scale to access the data provider’s oracle services at a low cost
Open source: Buzzword or real security for crypto wallets?
28.6.2023
Open-sourcing crypto wallet designs offers some benefits, but there are trade-offs as well
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Introduces Institutional-Grade Trading Network
28.6.2023
The network has a range of partner firms, including Crypto.com, Bitstamp, Huobi, Wintermute and Komainu
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Below $31,000 Following Prime Trust Liquidation
28.6.2023
After briefly rising above $31,000, bitcoin consolidated on Wednesday, as bulls moved to secure recent gains. The uncertainty came as crypto custodian Prime Trust entered receivership, after being found to be illiquid by authorities. Ethereum also declined, once again falling below $1,900. Bitcoin...
Bitcoin no longer crypto of choice for illicit crypto activity: TRM Labs
28.6.2023
While fiat channels remain the dominant tool for criminal financing, Bitcoin appears to have fallen out of favor for criminals as far as cryptocurrencies go
Crypto Ponzi Schemes Cost Victims $7.8B in 2022: TRM Labs
28.6.2023
Ponzi schemes dominated the crypto crime landscape in 2022, with $7.8 billion funneled from victims, blockchain analytics firm said in a new report
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Hit Yearly High, Discount Shrinks to 30% as Wall Street Giants Enter Crypto
28.6.2023
The share price of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) reached a one-year high on Tuesday, fueled by renewed optimism surrounding the potential conversion of the trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The surge came in response to reports that asset manager Fidelity Investments is preparing...
Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Introduce Mandatory ID Checks Next Month
28.6.2023
As of July 15, new customers will be required to complete identification checks to use KuCoin's services
Australia Acts on De-Banking of Crypto Entities, Supports Policy Recommendations to Tackle Issue
28.6.2023
Australia's Treasury said on Wednesday it recognises the seriousness of de-banking and that it understands inaction could drive business underground after instances of banking partners cutting-off crypto platforms in the nation
Invasion of TradFi: Crypto’s Alternative Status at Risk?
28.6.2023
In a concerted effort to capitalize on a weakened industry, TradFi giants such as Blackrock, Citadel, and Deutsche Bank are seizing opportunities in the crypto market this week. The 2021 bull market brought mainstream attention to cryptocurrencies, leading to a shift in perception among skeptics....
KuCoin crypto exchange to introduce mandatory KYC in July
28.6.2023
KuCoin’s Know Your Customer checks will require new users to complete identity verification to access all services, while existing non-KYC users will not be able to deposit
Crypto Miners Sent Over $1B Bitcoin to Exchanges Over Two Weeks: CryptoQuant
28.6.2023
Miners usually sell bitcoin at favorable prices to keep their extensive computing operations running
Israel Seizes Millions in Crypto From Iranian Military and Hezbollah: Report
28.6.2023
Israel's government has seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from accounts linked to the Iranian military and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon
State Duma Chairman of Financial Markets Committee: Russia to Exert ‘Serious’ Control Over Crypto After Legalization
28.6.2023
Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Financial Markets Committee of the State Duma, the lower chamber of the Federal Assembly in Russia, has remarked that the government intends to hold “serious” control over crypto after it is legalized. According to local reports, Aksakov also stated that...
Nevada’s Financial Watchdog Seeks Receivership of Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Amidst Insolvency Concerns
28.6.2023
In a recent submission to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, the Nevada Financial Institutions Division has expressed its intention to take decisive action against the crypto custodian Prime Trust. The regulatory body seeks to not only shut down Prime Trust but also swiftly seize...
Blur Price Pumps Up 20% in 24 Hours and This Innovative NFT Platform Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode – Here's Why
28.6.2023
NFT-related altcoin Blur (BLUR) has risen double-digit over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. The native token of its namesake NFT aggregator and marketplace has soared above 20%.
The token has seen a massive surge in trading volume of 1240% in just 24 hours. The trend is seen...
Sui Foundation denies it sold locked staking rewards on Binance
28.6.2023
Sui was accused of dumping locked and non-circulating staked SUI tokens on Binance