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Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Compromised, Resulting in $691K in Victim Losses
Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, reportedly experienced a security breach of his X account, which resulted in victims collectively losing more…
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Former FTX Executive Salame Pleads Guilty to Illegal Campaign Contributions
On Thursday, Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions…
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Ripple Acquires Fortress Trust to Expand its Services
Ripple, the cryptocurrency company known for its cross-border payment services, has announced its acquisition of Fortress Trust, a startup specializing…
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JPMorgan Explores Blockchain-Based Deposit Token for Cross-Border Payments
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly in the early stages of investigating the development of a blockchain-based digital deposit token…
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Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Barr: CBDC Decision Remains Distant
“The U.S. is currently distant from reaching any determinations concerning a central bank digital currency (CBDC), as per statements from…
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Blockchain Association Provides Recommendations for US Crypto Tax Legislation
The Blockchain Association, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency advocacy group, has submitted recommendations to lawmakers regarding potential legislation on how digital assets…
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UAE Financial Intelligence Unit’s Insights on the Use of Virtual Assets in Drug Trafficking
A recent report by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAEFIU) addresses drug trafficking and money laundering in the UAE, focusing…
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Turkish Crypto Exchange Founder and Siblings Sentenced to Over 11,000 Years in Prison in Shocking Verdict
Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the now-defunct Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, along with his sister Serap Özer and brother…
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Fourth FTX Figure to Surrender Assets and Pay $11M After Guilty Plea
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has admitted his guilt in connection with charges linked to defrauding…
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Ben Armstrong Is Back, Speaks His Mind in Explosive Interview Prior to Incident
Renowned cryptocurrency figure, Ben Armstrong, has made a comeback, marking his return with a video posted on September 5th. In…
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