US charges developer in LockBit group, paid in crypto

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged involvement with the LockBit ransomware group.  Panev, 51, is accused of working as a developer for the group, earning over $230,000 in… дальше »

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El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal

The country's concessions include that taxes must be paid in U.S. dollars, not bitcoin, and bitcoin acceptance will be made voluntary in the private sector. дальше »

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Promeet Raises $3.1M in Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Creator Monetization

Already live and operational, Promeet has onboarded thousands of creators, offering them a seamless, frictionless way to start monetizing their content immediately. By facilitating transactions via USDC on the Polygon network, Promeet ensures that creators are paid quickly, securely, and with lower fees compared to traditional platforms. дальше »

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From PEPU Gains to WEPE: Whale Puts $200K into Presale After Huge $360K Flip

If you ever needed an example of the potential huge gains to be made on a currently bullish crypto market, look no further than this investor who took a big chance – and it paid off big. A whale investor placed a not-inconsiderable $160,000 into $PEPU and quickly made $200,000 profit on it. Rather than […] дальше »

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Ex-Binance CEO CZ Reveals His Bitcoin Strategy, But With Warning

Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao looks back on his early days in Bitcoin, sharing risky strategy that ultimately paid off big - but he warns others to think twice before taking same path дальше »

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SpacePay Bridges the Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Payment Systems, Exposes Businesses to Larger Customer Base

SpacePay’s Android payment app lets merchants accept cryptocurrency while getting paid in their local currency. Customers pay with crypto, and merchants receive traditional money—all without risk. дальше »

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Peanut the Squirrel is top gainer of the month with 2,300% rise

A newly launched meme coin on the Solana blockchain has paid crypto traders’ attention after being released in early November, and it has now become the top gainer. Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) appeared suddenly as the top gainer among cryptocurrencies… дальше »

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Trump’s company will receive at least $15 million after Justin Sun’s investment into World Liberty tokens

Justin Sun’s TRON purchased $30 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens earlier this week, and the investment enabled President-elect Donald Trump and his sons, Eric, Don Jr. , and Barron, to get paid. дальше »

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Crypto.com sponsors first golf tournament with crypto prize

Crypto. com has been announced as the title sponsor for the upcoming Crypto. com Showdown, a professional golf tournament featuring a prize purse paid entirely in cryptocurrency. The event, scheduled for Dec. дальше »

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Mudslinging Sullies Prediction Markets Just as Sector's Prospects Brighten

Kalshi paid social media influencers to spread a narrative that rival Polymarket's founder, Shayne Coplan, engaged in illegal activity, an article in Pirate Wires revealed. Someone apparently decided to launch a retaliatory smear campaign against Kalshi. дальше »

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Tornado of Administrative Overreach: Challenging Sanctions of Crypto Mixing Services

Kalshi paid social media influencers to spread a narrative that rival Polymarket's founder, Shayne Coplan, engaged in illegal activity, an article in Pirate Wires revealed. Someone apparently decided to launch a retaliatory smear campaign against Kalshi. дальше »

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XLM Surges 47.7% as Index Rises Over 100 Points

Kalshi paid social media influencers to spread a narrative that rival Polymarket's founder, Shayne Coplan, engaged in illegal activity, an article in Pirate Wires revealed. Someone apparently decided to launch a retaliatory smear campaign against Kalshi. дальше »

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Justin Sun buys a banana for $6.2 million at a New York auction

Sun said the banana would “inspire more thought and discussion in the future” Bidding started at $800,000 before jumping into the millions Sun’s winning bid was $5. 2 million plus $1 million in Sotheby fees Justin Sun has paid $6. дальше »

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Binance’s $1.6m crypto trace leads Malaysian police to kidnappers

Binance, along with the Royal Malaysia Police, have successfully traced $1.6 million in kidnapping ransom paid for the release of a 59-year-old businessman. The prominent cryptocurrency exchange collaborated with Malaysian law enforcement to track a portion of the $4.5 million… дальше »

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US bids to seize Bankman-Fried’s crypto allegedly used in China bribes

Prosecutors petitioned a New York federal court to seize crypto they alleged is linked to bribes paid to Chinese officials by Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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NYC Taxi Driver’s Ethereum Bet Paid Off—Now His Next Target Is BlockDAG: The Presale Golden Egg Ready to Hatch!

The cryptocurrency market is full of astounding transformation tales, but few are as striking as John Mitchell’s journey from a New York City taxi driver to a multimillionaire. Back in 2015, when John first discovered Ethereum, he took a chance on what many considered just another tech trend. дальше »

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Crypto Ransom Paid After Kidnapping

CEO of WonderFi—a prominent Canadian crypto holding company—was abducted in Toronto and released after a ransom payment of $720,000. дальше »

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CEO of Canadian Crypto Holding Returns Safely After Paying $720K Ransom: Report

WonderFi CEO was forced into a vehicle but released after a ransom was paid. дальше »

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Crypto CEO kidnapped in Toronto, $1m ransom paid for release

Toronto police are investigating the kidnapping of Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi. Skurka was abducted in downtown Toronto during rush hour on Wednesday, Nov. 6. He was later released after a $1 million ransom was paid electronically, per CBC. The… дальше »

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How crypto’s $135 million strategic election outlay paid off

The 2024 midterm elections witnessed an unprecedented level of financial influence from the cryptocurrency industry, resulting in a resounding victory for candidates who have embraced digital assets. дальше »

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PAID IN BITCOIN: BTCPay Documentary Showcases Bitcoin as the Medium of Exchange at Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville

Watch the new documentary PAID IN BITCOIN about Bitcoin use at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville. дальше »

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PAID Network Launches Exclusive Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) for Blast Royale

PAID Network, a renowned decentralized crowdfunding platform that connects innovative projects with investors, has just revealed a first-of-its-kind community-centric crowdfunding platform with exclusive LCO for Blast Royale. дальше »

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PAID Network Unveils Revolutionary Community-Centric Crowdfunding with Exclusive LCO for Blast Royale

PAID Network ($PAID), a leading decentralized token crowdfunding platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) for Blast Royale, a Tier 1 blockchain game backed by industry giants such as DragonFly Capital, Mechanism Capital, and Animoca Brands. дальше »

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PAID Network Unveils Revolutionary Community-Centric Crowdfunding with Exclusive LCO for Blast Royale

Dubai, UAE, 29th October 2024, Chainwire

The post PAID Network Unveils Revolutionary Community-Centric Crowdfunding with Exclusive LCO for Blast Royale appeared first on CoinJournal.

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River Financial introduces 3.8% BTC interest for cash deposits

River Financial has launched a new feature allowing users to earn 3. 8% interest on USD deposits, paid in Bitcoin. This initiative aims to bridge traditional banking and digital assets, offerinThe post River Financial introduces 3. дальше »

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gmoney’s anguish over ‘buying the top’ of CryptoPunks: NFT Collector 

Crypto markets plunged straight after gmoney paid a record price for a CryptoPunk in 2021. But the sale still looks like a steal in 2024. дальше »

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Crypto companies paid $19B in settlements to US regulators in 2024

Since 2019, US regulators have collected a total of $31.92 billion in settlements from 25 crypto companies across various lawsuits.  дальше »

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Mt. Gox clients won’t get paid again in 2024: How is the industry reacting?

Bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox has once again postponed the repayment deadline for its creditors. Now, some victims of its collapse will not be able to receive funds until next year. The new report shows that most creditors have already… дальше »

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Crypto staking Jarretts again sue IRS over block reward taxes

A previous case brought by Josh and Jessica Jarrett was dismissed in 2022 after the IRS conceded to refund some of the tax paid.  дальше »

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Ether User Pays Outrageous $704,000 Transaction Fee To Transfer 0 ETH

In a surprising turn of events, an unknown Ethereum user has paid a shockingly huge fee for a single transaction. According to blockchain data tracker Whale Alert, a fee of 288 ETH worth $704,067 has just been paid for a single transaction. дальше »

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Fresh Bitcoin whales invest over $100 billion, signaling market transformation

The amount invested by new Bitcoin (BTC) whales is up 13x this year to nearly $108 billion on Oct. 6, according to CryptoQuant data. The investment made by new whales represents 48. 8% of Bitcoin’s total realized cap, almost reaching the $113 billion paid by “old whales. дальше »

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Crypto founder paid LA cops to extort victim for crypto, FBI alleges

Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information that he used to blackmail a target he intended to rob. дальше »

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Shockingly Big Fee Paid for Single Ethereum Transaction: Details

Ethereum user has paid shockingly large fee for single transaction дальше »

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Celsius token surges 300% a month after $2.5B payment to creditors

The Celsius token skyrocketed 300% a month after the firm paid $2.5 billion to creditors, marking a strong rebound in the aftermath of its bankruptcy settlement.  дальше »

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US judge slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud

The court order demands approximately 85% of the significant fine to be paid back to victims of William Koo Ichioka’s fraudulent scheme. дальше »

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Shift to new server provider restores X in Brazil for some users

Brazil recently lifted the freeze on bank accounts for Elon Musk’s Starlink and the X platform after the companies paid a $3-million fine. дальше »

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Cencora paid $75m in Bitcoin ransomware: Bloomberg

Cencora, a healthcare solutions provider, paid a total of $75 million to a ransomware group earlier this year, according to Bloomberg. The publicly traded drug distributor, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, reportedly sent Bitcoin (BTC) worth $75 million to cyberattackers following… дальше »

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“PickleBit”: Proof of Workforce, Fold, and Pickle Pop Partner on Pickleball Tournament, Offer Bitcoin Prize Pool

The tournament, held during the Santa Monica Peer to Pier Bitcoin festival, will feature semi-pro and amateur divisions, awarding a $5,000 prize pool paid in bitcoin. дальше »

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Shockingly Big Fee Paid to Send Tiny XRP Transaction

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Canadian court orders $1.2M Bitcoin loan repayment

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered $1.2 million in damages to be paid in a Bitcoin-related loan dispute, reflecting the growing legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Bitcoin network’s maturing phase reflected in post-halving fee stability

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The total amount of fees paid to miners. Issued (minted) coins are not included. Bitcoin transaction fees have exhibited fluctuating patterns since the beginning of 2024, with notable spikes around significant events. дальше »

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Uniform trajectory in Bitcoin futures suggests stable market expectations across major exchanges

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The Futures Term Structure is a graphical representation of the pricing for futures contracts expiring at increasingly distant dates into the future. The most common state of the graph, an upward slope, indicates a premium must be paid to purchase exposure, or delivery, of an asset in the future. дальше »

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Anthropic’s ‘Artifacts’ turn AI conversations into useful documents

The feature is now generally available for users on free and paid plans.

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Get Paid to Expose Fraud: : A Simple Guide to SEC Whistleblower Payouts

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Program, created under the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, offers you the chance to earn substantial financial rewards by reporting securities law violations. дальше »

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Taiwanese court convicts spies paid in crypto by China

Taiwan’s high court convicted eight people of espionage for China, revealing that crypto was used to facilitate payments in one of the most prominent spying cases in recent years. Bloomberg reports, citing Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau, that Chinese… дальше »

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Binance pays $2.25M fine, returns to India - Impact on BNB?

The Binance exchange has paid $2. 25 million in fines over non-compliance with Indian regulatory requirements. As a result, the Binance URL is now accessible in India once again. After a longThe post Binance pays $2. дальше »

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Malaysian police pursuing four suspects after $1.2m crypto kidnapping ransom

Four suspects remain at large in a Malaysian kidnapping case where $1.2 million in cryptocurrency was paid as ransom, with police already arresting 14 others. Police in Malaysia are on the hunt for four people suspected to have taken part… дальше »

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Here’s Why The Rapid Decline In The Ethereum Fees Could Be A Problem

The Ethereum gas fees for transactions have dropped massively amidst a broader decline in the cryptocurrency’s price. According to recent data, the base fee paid by users has fallen to an astonishingly low 0. дальше »

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Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum

Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies. дальше »

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Bitcoin investment helps Metaplanet stock soar 900% YTD: What's next?

Metaplanet soared over 900% YTD as its BTC strategy paid off. Metaplanet has been accumulating BTC over the last two months, totaling to 225.611 BTC Throughout the year, major companies haveThe post Bitcoin investment helps Metaplanet stock soar 900% YTD: What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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