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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More than 10 years since the collapse of Mt. Gox, users confirm reimbursements

Defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox has started payments to rehabilitation creditors as part of its rehabilitation plan. More than 10 years after its collapse, Mt Gox creditors are finally getting paid back. дальше »

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Bitcoin HODLers Need To Pull Their Weight Too

A call for a fee for hodling Bitcoin, to balance the fact that the mining security budget is currently paid only by people transacting, not people simply hodling. дальше »

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Anonymous Donor Pays $500,000 in Bitcoin for Julian Assange's Freedom Flight

An anonymous Bitcoin donor paid over $500,000 in BTC to cover WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's $520,000 flight home to Australia after being released from prison. дальше »

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US Congressman introduces bill to allow IRS accept Bitcoin for tax payments

US Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation that would require the IRS to accept tax paid with Bitcoin. If enacted into law, American taxpayers will have the option to pay taxes in BTC. US Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL),has introduced a new bill that could see Americans pay their income tax with Bitcoin. дальше »

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New lows for Ethereum gas usage as ETH tumbles below $3400: What now?

Ethereum gas prices declined, but fees paid out to validators rose. The price of ETH declined, however, Network Growth surged. The recent market drawdown impacted Ethereum [ETH] significantlThe post New lows for Ethereum gas usage as ETH tumbles below $3400: What now? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitwise’s latest Ethereum ad can be minted as an NFT

Proceeds from the NFT mints are being paid to Protocol Guild, a collective funding mechanism created by Ethereum core contributors and the ad’s two actors. дальше »

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Bitcoin fee shifts in transaction trends and market dynamics

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The Exchange Fee Dominance metric is defined as the percent amount of total fees paid in transactions related to on-chain exchange activity. Deposits: Transactions that include an exchange address as the receiver of funds. дальше »

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Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Sees Triple-Digit Surge Across Major Metrics, What’s Going On?

Key Shibarium metrics suggest the Shiba Inu ecosystem might be gearing up for a push to the upside. Notably, Shibarium’s transaction data has seen triple-digit percentage jumps in transactions and fees paid in BONE over the past week. дальше »

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Surging Bitcoin fees post-halving highlight new revenue dynamics for miners

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Total transaction fess are the total amount of fees paid to miners. Issued (minted) coins are not included. Bitcoin’s total transaction fees surged notably earlier in 2024. дальше »

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Second Ethereum Foundation Researcher Acknowledges Advisory Deal Paid in EIGEN

The news set off a debate on the social-media platform X about whether advising the EigenFoundation might constitute a conflict of interest – given the flagged risks to Ethereum from restaking protocol EigenLayer. дальше »

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Ethereum dev’s paid EigenLayer role sparks debate on ‘conflicted incentives’

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said his EigenLayer role is worth “millions of dollars” and some think it could shake up incentives for those working on the blockchain. дальше »

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New daily Runes etched on Bitcoin falls 99% from post-halving peak

Only 157 new Runes were etched on Bitcoin on May 13, which contributed to just $3,835 in transaction fees paid to Bitcoin miners. дальше »

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Binance, KuCoin Win Registration From India Anti-Money Laundering Regulator as Crypto Credibility Improves

KuCoin has paid a fine of $41,000 and Binance's financial penalty is still to be determined after a hearing with India's FIU. дальше »

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