Brothers-in-Law Nabbed for $794,000 Bank Fraud Scheme

Two California brothers-in-law are facing serious prison time for allegedly stealing a massive amount of money from elderly victims. A federal indictment accuses Ayman Alaaraj and Ahmad Nassar of a sophisticated bank fraud scheme. How the Scheme Worked The indictment claims that in May 2023, Nassar, sometimes with Alaaraj’s help, targeted the bank accounts of…

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DOJ Targets $225 Million in Crypto from Alleged Scam

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is going after over $225 million in cryptocurrency allegedly stolen in a massive confidence scam. This isn’t a criminal case against individuals yet; instead, the DOJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint. This means they’re trying to seize the crypto itself, arguing it was obtained illegally or used in criminal activity….

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Bitcoin Cooling Off: Retail Investors Stepping Back

Bitcoin’s price has dipped below $111,000, leading analysts at Glassnode to declare a market “cooling phase.” This downturn is marked by a significant shift in market sentiment. Retail Investors Retreat Glassnode reports weakening retail participation and a decrease in aggressive buying. A key indicator, the Spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), has turned bearish, signaling less…

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Ethereum’s Future: A Giant Leap Beyond Global GDP?

Ethereum co-founder, Joseph Lubin, believes Ether (ETH) is massively undervalued. He thinks it’s poised to become far more valuable than the entire global economy. Lubin’s Bold Prediction Lubin recently shared his bullish outlook on X (formerly Twitter). He agreed with a research paper comparing ETH to “digital oil,” but argued it didn’t go far enough….

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Mexican Billionaire Goes All-In on Bitcoin

A Mexican billionaire is doubling down on his Bitcoin investment, even after a recent price drop. This shows continued strong confidence in Bitcoin among high-net-worth individuals. Pliego’s Bitcoin Strategy Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Mexico’s third-richest man, has significantly increased his Bitcoin holdings. He already owned around 70% of his portfolio in Bitcoin, and recently added a…

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Altcoin Season Incoming? Analyst Predicts Big Gains

Bitcoin and Ethereum are currently consolidating, with altcoins like Solana and Dogecoin showing little upward movement. However, one analyst believes a massive altcoin rally is on the horizon. A Cyclical Pattern The analyst, known as Prometheus on X (formerly Twitter), points to a chart showing the total altcoin market capitalization relative to Bitcoin’s ($TOTAL3ESBTC). This…

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Bubblemaps Brings Visual Analytics to TON Blockchain

Bubblemaps, a big name in crypto analytics, has just hooked up with TON, the blockchain powering Telegram’s apps. This means users can now get real-time, visual insights into TON’s activity. Visualizing TON’s Growth TON is exploding in popularity, with hundreds of thousands of daily users and millions of transactions. But until now, understanding all that…

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