Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has a new job title, and it’s not one he’s excited about. Prison Bound Salame was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for his role in the FTX collapse. He was supposed to start his sentence in December, but he tried to delay it. When that didn’t work, he took…
AI Deepfakes are a Growing Threat Binance’s co-founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has sounded the alarm about the increasing use of AI deepfakes to trick people into making fake cryptocurrency investments. He’s not the only one worried. Deepfake scams are hitting everyone from crypto giants like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse to celebrities like Taylor Swift. CZ’s…
The crypto market is a wild ride, and predicting the future is always tricky. While some coins are gaining attention, others are struggling to keep up. Let’s take a look at the current landscape and see what’s hot and what’s not. ETFSwap: A Game-Changer? ETFSwap (ETFS) is a new platform that lets you invest in…
Two people, one in Maine and one in New Jersey, lost thousands of dollars to bank imposter scams. Both victims were convinced by scammers posing as bank representatives to transfer their money or give up access to their accounts. A Bank of America Victim Gets No Help Amy Kelly, a business owner in Maine, received…
Bitcoin has been around for over a decade, and some early investors are finally cashing in on their long-held investments. Bitcoin Whales Awaken Recently, several dormant Bitcoin wallets, known as “whales” due to their large holdings, have suddenly become active. One wallet, inactive for over 12 years, moved 100 Bitcoin, worth over $6 million today….
A Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, will remain in a Nigerian prison after a judge denied his request for bail. The Case Against Gambaryan Gambaryan, a former IRS agent and Binance’s crypto compliance officer, was arrested in February on charges of money laundering and operating an unlicensed financial institution. He was in Nigeria for regulatory talks…
Police in Clare, Michigan are on the hunt for counterfeiters after fake $100 bills were discovered at an Isabella Bank branch. Five Fake Bills Found At least five fake $100 bills, all with the same fake serial number, were deposited by local businesses over the weekend. The bills were discovered by bank staff, and police…
Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, but it’s showing signs of a potential breakout. Bitcoin’s Recent Surge Bitcoin briefly touched $63,000, a significant jump after dipping below $59,000 just a few days earlier. While this is good news for Bitcoin enthusiasts, experts say we need more than just a price bump to confirm…
A crypto analyst is predicting a big jump for Bitcoin in the coming months. They believe the price could hit a new all-time high, potentially reaching $78,000. A Zigzag Path to $78,000 The analyst believes Bitcoin will take a bit of a rollercoaster ride before reaching this new peak. They predict the following: Dip to…
POPCAT, the popular meme coin, is on the move! After a bit of a lull, it’s showing some serious strength and aiming for a new record high of $1.5. Let’s take a look at what’s happening and see if it’s really going to break through that barrier. What the Charts Are Saying The 4-hour chart…
