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India’s ED takes a $115.5 million dig at the crypto market
16.3.2023
The Enforcement Directorate of India has taken a step to seize $115.5 million in the crypto sphere under the speculation of money laundering cases. A few crypto ventures may have been spooked, but the measure ensures that the interests of investors and crypto platforms are safe at every step. As...
Darknet Crypto Mixer Busted: US DOJ Investigation Leads to Seizure of Almost $50 Million – Here's What You Need to Know
16.3.2023
The US Justice Department (DoJ) and Europol announced the takedown of ChipMixer, described as "one of the darkweb’s largest cryptocurrency laundromats." ...
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Cathie Wood's Ark Launches Private Crypto Fund, Raises $16.3 Million – New Bull Market Imminent?
16.3.2023
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment has raised more than $16 million for two new private crypto funds as digital assets resume rally despite increasing regulatory pressure.
According to recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Ark Invest has raised $16.3 million for a crypto fund...
Founder of Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Denies US Charges
16.3.2023
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has denied guilt in a money laundering case in the United States. Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in Miami, in mid-January, for his role in running the trading platform which allegedly processed over $700 million in illicit funds. Bitzlato Founder...
FBI Says Crypto Investment Fraud Rose 183% to $2.57 Billion in 2022
16.3.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says cryptocurrency investment fraud rose 183% from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 billion in 2022, based on data from its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The FBI also warned the public of “a spike in cryptocurrency investment schemes.”...
British Bank Natwest Implements New Limits on Cryptocurrency Payments to Combat UK Crypto Scams
15.3.2023
On March 14, 2023, the U.K.-based bank Natwest Group announced new limits on cryptocurrency payments, citing crypto scams that cost U.K. consumers £329 million annually. The limit imposed on crypto exchanges is £1,000 daily ($1,215), with a 30-day limit of £5,000 ($6,077). Natwest’s Cautious...
FNCT (Financie Token) Exceeds JPY 20 billion (USD 150 million) in IEO Applications
14.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Trading available on Coincheck (exchange) from March 16 〜 FNCT (Financie Token) main page: https://fnct.xyz Financie, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hironao Kunimitsu, hereinafter referred to as “Financie”) announces the results of its crypto asset FNCT...
Spain Prepares to Expand Offer of Gold Bullion Coins for Investors
14.3.2023
The government of Spain has approved the resources for a new issuance of gold bullion coins, which will be directed to satisfy a higher estimated demand for these instruments. The Spanish National Coin Factory will purchase 40 million euros in high-quality gold pieces for this batch,...
Three Arrows Capital-Affiliated Crypto Firm Raises $100 Million for New Liquid Token Fund – Here's What You Need to Know
14.3.2023
DeFiance Capital has reportedly raised $100 million for its liquid token fund.
On Monday, The Block reported that the crypto investment firm completed the first close of the new fund, citing "two sources with direct knowledge of the matter". ...
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Protocols report exposure to the $197 million Euler Finance hack
14.3.2023
Some malicious players hacked Euler Finance to steal $197 million funds in total. The hack was carried out in four different transactions for $177 million, with two more attacks that added to the concern. This was first reported by BlockSec, a blockchain security firm, and then corroborated...
Euler Finance faces $197 million hack
14.3.2023
BlockSec first broke the news that Euler Finance had been hacked by malicious players. The hacking attempt was reportedly successful since the players were able to take a total of $197 million from the network. The blockchain security firm has further stated that $177 million was stolen in four...
Roblox Is Being Handed $150 Million By Government After Bank Collapse, Money Isn't Real
13.3.2023
A classic bank run caused Silicon Valley Bank to become the second-largest bank collapse in history. Now the Federal Reserve is promising a bailout for all of its customers, which includes everyone from small startups to major tech industry players. Roblox, the social media platform where millions...
Dogecoin Price Prediction as $500 Million Trading Volume Floods In – Are Whales Buying?
13.3.2023
Investors are delicately walking on eggshells following a series of events with the potential to alter the direction of the entire market for weeks—and possibly months. The largest meme coin by market capitalization bowed to the massive overhead pressure during the weekend....
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Coinbase Confirms $240 Million Corporate Cash Balance with Signature Bank Amid Lender Closure
13.3.2023
Major crypto exchange Coinbase stated that it has millions in corporate cash balance with the shuttered Signature Bank.
According to a March 13 Twitter thread, as of the close of business on Friday, March 10, Coinbase had "an approximately $240m balance in corporate cash" at Signature.
The...
South Korea Doubles Down on Metaverse, Announces $51 Million Investment in Related Projects
11.3.2023
The Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea has approved investments of $51 million in various metaverse projects, doubling down on its metaverse bet for the future. The investment includes a fund for supporting the growth of metaverse companies and another special investment to build several...
Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform BlockFi Faces Potential $227 Million Loss in Uninsured Funds at Silicon Valley Bank – What's Going On?
11.3.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has $227 million in uninsured funds stuck in an account maintained by failed lender Silicon Valley Bank.
According to a March 10 filing by the Justice Department, BlockFi has $227 million parked in a money market mutual fund, which isn’t insured by the Federal...
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Exchange That Transferred $34 Million Through Binance
11.3.2023
Authorities in Kazakhstan have busted an illegal crypto trading platform, seizing over $350,000. The exchange allegedly processed almost $34 million in transactions through wallets on Binance, two of which have been blocked during the ongoing investigation. Digital Asset Exchange Making Millions...
Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction as $100 Million Trading Volume Comes In – What's Going On?
10.3.2023
The Terra Luna Classic price has fallen by 12% in the past 24 hours, dropping to $0.00012029 as the news of Silvergate Bank's liquidation sends shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market.
LUNC's current price means that it has also declined by 28% in the past week and by 35% in the last 30 days...
Dogecoin Price Prediction as $400 Million Trading Volume Comes In – Can DOGE Reach $1 in 2023?
9.3.2023
The Dogecoin price has fallen to $0.071674 today, dropping by 2% in the past 24 hours, as news of Silvergate's voluntary liquidation chips away at the cryptocurrency market's overall value.
DOGE's current price means that it has declined by 12% in a week and by 20% in the last 30 days, with...
XRP Price Prediction as Whale Moves $10 Million of XRP From Wallet – What's Going On?
9.3.2023
The price of XRP has risen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.393371 on a day when news of Silvergate's voluntary liquidation has hurt the market as a whole.
The coin is now up by 2.5% in a week and basically flat in the last 30 days, although it has risen by 15.5% since the start of 2023....