The move follows the imbroglio at the JPEX crypto exchange last month, which resulted in multiple arrests and the platform shuttering services. The unlicensed exchange is alleged to have defrauded investors out of $204 million. The task force is comprised of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and law enforcement officials, including representatives from...Read More
In a heartwarming tribute to one of the internet’s most iconic dogs, the Dogecoin community fundraised for a bronze statue of Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu that inspired the beloved Doge meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. The crowdfunding campaign, launched on Kabosu’s 17th birthday on Nov. 2, 2022, will end with the unveiling of the...Read More
Bitcoin has recently grabbed headlines with its fluctuating price of around $28K. While Bitcoin’s price is trying to accelerate buyer confidence, sellers are increasingly active near resistance levels. Consequently, the psychological $30K threshold seems unlikely to be reached by Bitcoin next week. This sentiment is further supported by various on-chain metrics, particularly the rising NVT...Read More
September of 2023 was a great month for Bitcoin mining companies. While the crypto world has been focused on the high-profile court cases regarding SBF and Celsius’ Mashinsky, Bitcoin miners have steadily been improving their hash rates, promising a greater future supply of the first cryptocurrency. News of record outputs from three Bitcoin mining firms...Read More
Although the most violent months of inflation increases in the developed world seem to be behind us, there are still countries where the rising costs of essential goods are threatening the local economies and people. Moreover, many economists are predicting higher inflation rates in the upcoming months coming back to the US and other nations,...Read More
Galxe, a Web3 credential project, instructed users not to interact with the platform following a security breach on its website. Meanwhile, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT says the hackers are likely the same as the rogue actors that recently attacked Balancer’s front end. Galxe reported the security incident via its official X handle on October 6, asking...Read More
The hacks against cryptocurrency projects continue in full force, with the latest victim being the Avalanche-based social app – Stars Arena. According to early estimations, the perpetrators have swiped almost all funds (roughly $2.9 million in AVAX) from the platform, which later apologized and raised hopes to make users whole again. Launched about a week...Read More
A pro-Ripple legal expert, John Deaton, has elucidated on a probable settlement scenario between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple instead of proceeding to trial. Here are the key points from his discussion: [embedded content] Settlement Instead of Trial: Deaton postulates that a trial is unlikely due to a recent decision viewed...Read More
South Australian police have arrested an individual charged with drug trafficking and money laundering involving crypto on the dark web. The police seized cash, illicit drugs, electronic devices, and cryptocurrency worth $1.5 million belonging to the accused individual. Drug Trafficker Supposedly Received Payment in Crypto An investigation carried out by the South Australian police, which...Read More
