Sweden is turning up the heat on crypto seizures, after Sweden's justice minister Gunnar Strömmer made a public statement calling the local authorities to focus on crackdowns that could yield larger profits.
XingChiA solo Bitcoin miner with a small setup managed to mine a full block and earn nearly $350,000, beating long odds of around 1 in 2,800. The win highlights that even with modest equipment, small miners can occasionally succeed in a space dominated by large industrial operations.
WeatherlyA U.S. judge has allowed Celsius to sue Tether over the forced sale of 39,545 Bitcoin during its 2022 collapse, which Celsius says caused over $4 billion in losses. The court rejected Tether’s argument about being outside U.S. jurisdiction, meaning key claims like fraud and breach of contract will go ahead.
AnaisThe SEC has approved Grayscale’s plan to turn its Digital Large-Cap Fund into an ETF, giving investors easier access to a basket of major cryptocurrencies. This move could lead to more crypto ETFs being approved in the US, including ones for altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Cardano.
AnaisJapanese firm Metaplanet bought 1,005 Bitcoin for $108 million, becoming one of the top corporate Bitcoin holders. The company plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings significantly by 2027, using interest-free bonds to fund purchases.
WeatherlyA British national, Kai West, known online as IntelBroker, was caught and indicted for working with an online cybercrime group CyberN***gers to steal data and sell them online in exchange for cryptocurrency.
XingChiA British man, Kai West, was arrested in France for allegedly running a major cybercrime ring under the alias "IntelBroker" and leaking stolen data from over 40 organisations. US investigators linked him to the crimes through a small Bitcoin payment that traced back to his real identity.
WeatherlyPresident Trump just signed an executive order to provide yet another extension for the banning or sale of Tiktok, while critics are calling this move outright illegal.
XingChiGarden Finance was accused of helping move stolen crypto linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, after earning $300,000 in fees in 12 days. An investigator said most of the funds came from the Bybit hack, but the platform’s founder denies any wrongdoing.
AnaisCointelegraph tweeted that SEC approved iShares' Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF, but was confirmed to be false by BlackRock.
AaronFollowing a remarkable victory at The International 12 (TI12) against Tundra Esports, Nouns Esports, a prominent Dota 2 organisation, has found itself under scrutiny for its promotional strategy involving Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
JasperFantom Foundation finds itself contending with a significant breach with $657K drained in the depletion of more than 35 crypto wallets.
CatherineBut perhaps because it is always subject to attacks, and with a $50 million exploit in 2019 looming over their heads, Upbit's approach towards security and risk is more prudent than most.
SnakeThe acquisition follows a relatively recent fundingraising for BitGo and a partnership with South Korea's Hana Bank.
ClementThese exchanges have suspended deposits and withdrawals specifically for Wrapped EVER (WEVER) tokens, with native EVER tokens remaining secure and unaffected on Octus Bridge.
DavinBinance.US no longer permits USD withdrawals; asks users to convert USD to stablecoins or other digital assets.
KikyoThe ESMA further cautioned that even after implementation, investors should be prepared for the possibility of incurring total losses.
ClementExperience a digital gaming revolution with cryptocurrency payments in Roblox!
Hui XinThe burn rate of Shiba Inu ($SHIB), the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has witnessed an astonishing surge of more than 250% within a mere 24-hour span. This surge was triggered by a series of 23 substantial transactions, resulting in the removal of a substantial 47.9 million SHIB tokens from circulation.
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