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Crypto Industry Goes Nuclear With Uranium-Linked Tokens
21.11.2023
Uranium3o8 is offering yellowcake-backed tokens on Uniswap through a partnership between Canadian firm Madison Metals and Sainmiguel Investments
FTX-Linked Anthropic Declines OpenAI’s Merger and Leadership Offer
21.11.2023
Source: OpenAI / Anthropic Amid leadership changes at OpenAI, Anthropic, backed by FTX, has turned down an offer to merge and take on a leading role, according to The Information. The Information reports that after OpenAI’s board fired the former CEO Sam Altman, the company approached its rival...
Tether Freezes $225 Million in USDT After DOJ Investigation, Calling It ‘Largest-Ever Freeze of USDT’
21.11.2023
Tether has announced the “largest-ever freeze of USDT in history.” In collaboration with crypto exchange Okx, Tether froze $225 million in USDT following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The tokens were allegedly linked to an international human trafficking...
Tether freezes $225M USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
20.11.2023
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam
Tether Freezes $225M Linked to Human Trafficking Syndicate Amid DOJ Investigation
20.11.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen $225 million worth of its stablecoin following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into an international human trafficking syndicate in Southeast Asia
G2A Unveils “Geekverse”, A Gaming-focused NFT Marketplace
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Popular gaming keys distributor G2A has launched a marketplace for NFTs linked to Web3 games. According to a press release published Wednesday, “Geekverse” has the primary goal of providing exposure to Web3 and NFT games curated by the G2A team. This initiative allows gamers...
Bitget Subsidiary Drops Hong Kong License Pursuit Amidst OSL Acquisition Rumors
16.11.2023
The Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget’s Hong Kong division said on Nov. 13 that it is no longer seeking a trading license to operate in that region. Market rumors suggest that Bitgetx’s decision not to seek the license may be linked to the rumored Bitget acquisition of OSL,...
Spate of Robberies Targeting Swedish Bitcoiners Linked to the Country’s Unfit Privacy Laws
15.11.2023
A bitcoin-owning Swedish couple was recently the latest victim of robbers that appear to target prominent bitcoin and crypto personalities. One social media user said the spate of robberies may be linked to Sweden’s antiquated privacy laws which make it easy for criminals to obtain...
FTX Linked Wallets Shift $13.5M SOL as Solana Rally Takes a Breather
14.11.2023
SOL prices have risen 150% in the past month, making it the top-performing major cryptocurrency
Hacker Steals $27M in Tether From Wallet Linked to Binance Deployer
13.11.2023
A hacker seemingly stole $27 million worth of tether [USDT] from a wallet linked to the Binance deployer over the weekend, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT
UBS Allows Crypto ETF Trading for Select Hong Kong Clients
10.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / lenscap50 UBS Group AG has joined rivals such as HSBC Holdings Plc, in extending an invitation to select clients in Hong Kong to trade specific crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision aligns with Hong Kong’s recent efforts to establish itself as...
Taiwan Authorities Arrest Two Suspects in JPEX Scandal Amid Ongoing Investigation
9.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has detained two individuals linked to JPEX, the cryptocurrency exchange, as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected fraud. The arrests come as a result of their alleged involvement in violations of relevant banking and anti-money...
Oracle Employee Allegedly Involved in $54 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme
8.11.2023
Source: Pexels An Oracle employee with a unique nighttime persona as a party entertainer is now under investigation for his alleged involvement in a $54 million crypto money laundering scheme. Brian Krewson, who goes by the alias “Mr. Poto” during his party entertainer gig, has not been...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as $35,000 Resistance is Surpassed – When is the Next Leg Up?
7.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its upward trend, bouncing back above the $35,000 mark early on Monday following a brief dip linked to legal issues involving FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The overall market sentiment, gauged by the Fear & Greed Index, currently stands at 73, indicating a state...
MacOS Malware KandyKorn Targets Crypto Owners
3.11.2023
A new MacOS malware, known as KandyKorn and linked to the notorious Lazarus Group, has recently been identified. The malware was discovered by the Elastic Security Labs. According to an official report published by the blockchain security firm, KandyKorn relies on social engineering tactics...
U.S. Authorities Seize $54 Million Worth of Crypto from a Drug Ring Leader
3.11.2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is aiming to recover $54 million of crypto in Ethereum from Christopher Castelluzzo, a convicted drug distributor. On Nov. 2, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger filed a civil forfeiture action. The goal is to reclaim the seized cryptocurrency. This crypto is linked...
Is Worldcoin Going to Zero? WLD Price Tumbles 6.2% as 1-Hour Countdown Begins for New Coin’s Price Increase
2.11.2023
Worldcoin (WLD) price has tumbled -6.2% as traders take a quick exit on the iris biometric-linked decentralized identity token – leaving some bag-holders asking ‘is Worldcoin going to zero’? Yet, the downside price action comes amid signs of growing success for the controversial...
ProShares announces launch of short Ether-linked ETF
2.11.2023
ProShares’s new Short Ether Strategy ETF is set to start trading on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol SETH
Japanese Government Sanctions Crypto Exchange Linked to Hamas
31.10.2023
The Japanese government has taken action to freeze the assets of nine Hamas operatives and a cryptocurrency trading company that were involved in financing the terrorist organization. This decision was reached during a cabinet meeting on the 31st October, Yonhap News reported. Governments Sanction...
Crypto Exchange Linked to 3AC Founders Drops Lawsuit Against Mike Dudas
30.10.2023
OPNX voluntarily dropped its defamation suit against the venture investor and crypto personality