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India Cracks Down on $48M Crypto Fraud in Fiewin Gaming App With Binance Help
3.10.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate has exposed a massive $48 million scam linked to the online gaming app Fiewin, connected to Chinese nationals. Following an in-depth investigation, an equivalent of about $3 million has been frozen in accounts tied to these individuals. The scam lured users...
Kresus Partners With Christie’s for Blockchain-Based Art Ownership Authentication
2.10.2024
Kresus, a crypto wallet service, has partnered with the international art and luxury market provider Christie’s to offer blockchain-based certificates of ownership for an upcoming photography auction. The collaboration marks a new approach to securing and managing art provenance digitally....
SEC enforcement chief Grewal to step down
2.10.2024
The end of his tenure, marked by aggressive cryptocurrency enforcement, could signal a change in the agency’s approach to crypto.
Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap
2.10.2024
Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility.
SEC’s Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Leading Over 100 Crypto Enforcement Actions
2.10.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider...
Kamala Harris’s Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Would Hurt All Crypto Investors
2.10.2024
The proposed 25% levy would hurt early investors in bitcoin and lead to a selloff in the wider market, says Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile
$100K Bitcoin price depends on 'increasing demand' and ‘favorable seasonality’ — CryptoQuant
2.10.2024
History favors Bitcoin’s price prospects for Q4, but CryptoQuant analysts caution that a consistent uptick in demand will be a critical component.
Fan Tokens Have Much Larger Market Than NFTs, Says Chiliz CEO as Blockchain Prepares New Memecoin 'Pepper'
2.10.2024
The Chiliz blockchain is aiming to become "the sports blockchain," its CEO Alexandre Dreyfus told CoinDesk in an interview, while also calling out the disproportionate historical hype around NFTs in comparison to fan tokens
The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
2.10.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish...
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via ‘Cyber Intrusion’
2.10.2024
An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the “cyber intrusion” of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based financial services company, during which he and unnamed co-conspirators hacked into the company’s servers, stole customers’ personal information, and then stole nearly $38 million...
5 Best Crypto to Buy Now As Prices Crash: Under the Radar Coins Like Pepe Unchained
2.10.2024
The current market downturn has prompted many investors to sell and exit their positions. However, experienced traders recognize that such downturns are temporary and may present an opportunity for buying. This branded spotlight story highlights five lesser-known cryptocurrencies that could offer...
‘Thousands’ Flock to World Liberty Financial Whitelist Following Trump’s Announcement
2.10.2024
After former President Donald Trump revealed World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) whitelist signup, WLF’s X account shared that “thousands of people have joined” since the announcement. However, the excitement has been dampened by an influx of fake WLFI token scams flooding X. WLF: ‘Whitelist Is Already...
Crypto lawyers on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s ‘crimes’ — Is it legal?
2.10.2024
Was it right to arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov? Or is it like arresting a telco CEO because criminals discussed crime on a phone call?
The Rise of Index Investing in Crypto
2.10.2024
Despite undeniable growth, crypto remains volatile, posing challenges for even seasoned investors. An increasingly popular solution to navigating these risks is crypto index investing, says Julien Vallet, CEO, Finst
Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
2.10.2024
The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant
Bitcoin open interest surge past $35B raises 'overheating' concerns
2.10.2024
Bitcoin’s recent surge in open interest beyond $35 billion has analysts worried about potential signs of froth in the market
Impersonators use Slack ‘driver’ in attempt to swindle crypto educator
2.10.2024
The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’
BitcoinOS Demystified: Unleashing the Power of Crypto, Financial Freedom and AI With CEO Edan Yago
2.10.2024
BitcoinOS addresses the limitations of Bitcoin’s original design, bringing it closer to fulfilling its broader potential in the crypto ecosystem. Ultimately, BitcoinOS allows for scalable, composable functionality while maintaining Bitcoin’s fundamental architecture, ensuring that the protocol...
Bitcoin Enters Positive Seasonal Trend, Demand Key to Further Growth: Cryptoquant
2.10.2024
Bitcoin is entering a period of traditionally positive performance, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant and its researchers. However, for bitcoin to reach new highs, increasing demand will be crucial as current levels remain stagnant. ‘Demand Has a Lot of Room to Grow’...
UK city minister pushes blockchain gilts despite gov’t concerns
2.10.2024
Despite resistance from the UK’s Debt Management Office, City Minister Tulip Siddiq pushes for blockchain-based bonds to modernize financial markets