Crypto Launderers Busted for $73 Million Scheme

The Masterminds The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has arrested two Chinese nationals, Daren Li (42) and Yicheng Zhang (38), for laundering $73 million in cryptocurrency scams known as “pig butchering.” The Scam In pig butchering scams, fraudsters trick victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency schemes. Once the investment is large, the scammers disappear with…

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Bitcoin ETFs: Are They Really Necessary?

After years of waiting, Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are finally here. But do we really need them? Centralization Concerns One major concern is the centralization of Bitcoin ETFs. With big players like BlackRock involved, it raises questions about the future of the decentralized nature of Bitcoin. User-Friendliness Challenges Despite the growth of cryptocurrencies, mainstream adoption…

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Fantom Surges Amid New Chain Upgrade

Despite the broader crypto market’s recent struggles, Fantom (FTM) has surged 15% this week. Sonic Upgrade Powers Growth The surge is attributed to the recent upgrade of Fantom’s mainnet to the new “Sonic” technology. Sonic is expected to significantly scale the network and process up to 2,000 transactions per second. It will also reduce storage…

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Binance Executive to Stand Trial in Nigeria as Company Representative

A Nigerian court has ruled that a detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, can face trial as a representative of the cryptocurrency exchange. Gambaryan’s Role Despite Binance’s claims that Gambaryan lacks decision-making authority, the judge has held him responsible due to his position as the company’s compliance officer. Gambaryan was initially arrested in April on charges…

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Hong Kong Embraces Digital Yuan with e-CNY Wallets

Expanding Digital Currency Use Hong Kong residents can now create personal e-CNY wallets, marking a significant step in promoting digital currency use. This collaboration between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) aims to facilitate cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Convenient Setup and Usage Setting up…

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