From Russia With Fraud: ‘Crypto Queen’ Diverts Funds To Ukrainian Army

A detained social media influencer could be heading to a Russian penitentiary and staying there for about 10 years to live out her sentence for committing crypto fraud. Valeria Fedyakina, dubbed the “Crypto Queen,” is at the center of multiple charges of large-scale swindling activities that reportedly included funding the Ukrainian military amid the ongoing […] дальше »

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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO’s ‘Satoshi’ film

Peter Todd, a Canadian cryptographer and developer recently “identified” as the mystery creator of Bitcoin in an HBO documentary, has reportedly been forced into hiding. On Oct. 9, a HBO documentary film “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” aired. The big… дальше »

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DEEP crypto surges 550% in 7 days: What’s driving the surge?

DEEP surged over 550% in its debut week.  Can the Sui-based altcoin’s uptrend amid mixed signals?  On the 14th of October, DeepBook version 3 (V3), a new and reportedly revolutionary DEXThe post DEEP crypto surges 550% in 7 days: What’s driving the surge? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Stripe Boosts Crypto Game With $1.1 Billion Bridge Buyout

Stripe made a groundbreaking move as the online payment processing platform tries to position itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency space. The fintech company has reportedly bought the stablecoin platform Bridge in a landmark acquisition deal, a transaction that sent ripples across the cryptocurrency arena. дальше »

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Stripe reportedly acquires stablecoin platform Bridge in $1.1b deal

Payments giant Stripe has completed the acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge following a deal valued at over one billion dollars. Without revealing any details, Michael Arrington, co-founder of TechCrunch, confirmed the acquisition via an Oct. 20 X post, noting that… дальше »

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BlackRock eyes crypto derivatives market with BUIDL as collateral

BlackRock is reportedly in discussions with several centralized exchanges to allow its BUIDL fund to be used as collateral for derivatives trades As reported by Bloomberg on Oct. 18, people familiar with the matter shared that the move includes exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Deribit. дальше »

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BlackRock eyes BUIDL for derivatives collateral in crypto exchanges

BlackRock and Securitize are reportedly in talks to integrate BUIDL as collateral for derivatives trading on Binance, OKX, and Debirit. дальше »

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Montenegro to finalize Do Kwon’s extradition by Oct. 20

Do Kwon’s extradition chapter may be finalized as soon as Sunday, Oct. 19, according to local Montenegrin media. The government of Montenegro has reportedly decided where to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder and crypto fugitive Do Kwon, Minister of Justice Bojan… дальше »

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Stripe reportedly seeking acquisition of stablecoin payment provider Bridge

Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire stablecoin provider Bridge, five months after announcing it will allow U.S. merchants to accept USDC payments again. Multinational payments firm Stripe is said to be in talks with the Texas-headquartered stablecoin payments hub… дальше »

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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate… дальше »

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BNY Mellon-backed crypto trading provider Talos Trading to double APAC workforce: report

Crypto software provider Talos Trading is reportedly set to double its workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on the area’s regulatory landscape. Talos Trading, a crypto trading software provider based in New York, is set to double its workforce in… дальше »

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Crypto VC fund-tied entity loses $36m by signing phishing permit transaction: report

An entity reportedly linked to a cryptocurrency venture capital fund has lost over $35 million in tokens due to a malicious permit transaction. An unidentified on-chain entity has suffered a staggering loss of wrapped Ethereum (ETH) tokens valued at $36… дальше »

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South Korean regulator to review crypto ETF approval: report

South Korea’s financial watchdog is reportedly set to review the approval of spot crypto ETFs and the legalization of corporate crypto accounts through a newly formed committee. South Korea, which has been cautious in its approach to crypto regulation, is… дальше »

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Taiwan regulators mull piloting crypto custody services with local banks: report

Taiwan’s financial watchdog reportedly plans to launch a pilot program for crypto custody services, with three banks already expressing interest. Taiwan‘s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to launch a pilot program for crypto custody services, aiming to stimulate institutional adoption… дальше »

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Could decline in Chinese stocks redirect capital back to Bitcoin, crypto trading?

Crypto investors have reportedly shifted focus to the recent Chinese stock rally As the equity uptrend falters, will investors revert to crypto trading?  Chinese stocks’ rally has taperedThe post Could decline in Chinese stocks redirect capital back to Bitcoin, crypto trading? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Experts hint Donald Trump consider Robinhood exec to lead SEC: Report

Dan Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner, was one name former regulators reportedly said a Trump administration may consider to chair the securities regulator. дальше »

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Hong Kong set to expand crypto licensing by year-end amid push to become digital asset hub

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly set to issue more licenses to crypto businesses by the year’s end, local news outlet Hong Kong 01 reported on Oct. 7. This follows the recent approval of HKVAX as the third licensed crypto exchange in the city. дальше »

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Investors Pouring Serious Money Into TRUMP and MAGA Meme Coins Following Elon Musk Pro-Trump Speech

In the wake of Elon Musk’s recent pro-Trump speech, investors have been eagerly pouring substantial sums into meme coins, particularly $TRUMP and $MAGA. According to a post by Spot On Chain (@spotonchain), one trader has reportedly made an impressive $113K, reflecting a 31. дальше »

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Korean crypto exchange Bithumb eyes Nasdaq listing in 2025: report

Crypto exchange Bithumb is pursuing an initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the U.S., aiming for a listing in the second half of next year. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges, is reportedly considering going… дальше »

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New Crypto Regulations in Japan Ease Rule For Blockchain Gaming Sector

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced plans to reform the country’s regulatory framework on crypto gaming. This move, according to the report, appears to be aimed at assisting businesses in managing their digital currency assets better and to “stimulate” growth in the blockchain gaming sector. дальше »

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SEC Expected to Appeal Ripple Case by Agency’s Former Lawyer

A former SEC lawyer reportedly claims that the SEC will appeal the Ripple case дальше »

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Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — Report

Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.

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The Protocol: When Trump Bought Red-Meat Bitcoin Burgers, He Called It 'Crypto'

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump won chits from the Bitcoin community for reportedly purchasing smash burgers at a Bitcoin-friendly New York pub. But in a way, the whole episode was about damage control. дальше »

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Assetera taps Polygon for EU’s first regulated secondary market for RWAs

Assetera has chosen Ethereum scaling network Polygon to host Europe’s first regulated secondary market for real-world assets. The platform will offer a range of tokenized financial instruments and RWAs to retail, professional, and institutional clients. Assetera will reportedly offer tokenized… дальше »

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Polymarket Gears Up For $50 Million Raise And Potential Token Debut

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, is reportedly seeking to secure $50 million in a new funding round and is considering launching its own token. This potential development could mark a significant moment in the crypto space, especially as the market continues to recover from its downturn in 2022. дальше »

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Polymarket eyes $50M funding round, hints at potential token launch – report

Polymarket is reportedly looking to launch a token amid talks of raising $50 million in new funding, according to The Information. According to the report, the decentralized marketplace may offer investors warrants for future token purchases as part of this round. дальше »

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Polymarket Reportedly Seeks $50M in Funding, Mulls Token as Election Bets Surge

Investors in the proposed round would get warrants to buy tokens in the event the prediction market decides to issue one, The Information reported. дальше »

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Supposed Hamster Kombat co-founder launches new game

Hamster Cash, a hard fork of Hamster Kombat, was allegedly launched by a Hamster Kombat co-founder amid complaints of unfair airdrop allocations. The alleged co-founder, who remains unidentified, reportedly started Hamster Cash to offer a better reward system than Hamster… дальше »

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SEC requests for more time to produce documents in Coinbase case

SEC reportedly seeks an extension to February 2025 for it to provide case documents to Coinbase. Coinbase, Binance and Kraken all facing SEC lawsuits. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed for an extension from the court, asking for more time as it looks to provide documents related to its case against crypto exchange […] The post SEC requests for more time to produce documents in Coinbase case appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Canada’s central bank steps back from digital currency exploration: report

The Bank of Canada has reportedly shifted its focus away from the idea of introducing a digital Canadian dollar. The Bank of Canada seems to be shifting its focus away from developing a government-backed digital currency, seven years after it… дальше »

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Trump Buys Burgers With Bitcoin at NYC Crypto Hangout PubKey

Former president reportedly bought burgers using bitcoin at the crypto-themed bar. дальше »

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Revolut in advanced stages of plan to launch its own stablecoin

Fintech giant Revolut is reportedly in the advanced stages of developing its own stablecoin, CoinDesk reported on Sept. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter. Revolut, which secured a UK banking license earlier this year, aims to follow the lead of major industry players like PayPal, Ripple, and BitGo, all of which have recently entered […] The post Revolut in advanced stages of plan to launch its own stablecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. 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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Revolut plans entry into stablecoin market with new fiat-pegged token—report

Revolut, the London-based fintech firm known for its innovative approach to digital finance, is reportedly preparing to launch its fiat-pegged stablecoin. This new venture aims to tap into the rapidly growing stablecoin market, which has seen significant interest and investment. дальше »

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Revolut sizes up stablecoin play like Ripple

Crypto’s stablecoin market could see a new entrant as Revolut reportedly eyes a fiat-pegged token of its own. According to reports, the London-based firm has already begun work on its stablecoin offering, though the product’s timeline or launch date remains… дальше »

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Avalanche-backed borrowing protocol DeltaPrime suffers $4.5m hack

Decentralized borrowing protocol DeltaPrime has reportedly suffered a multi-million dollar hack, with suspicions pointing to entities linked to North Korea. DeltaPrime (PRIME), a decentralized borrowing protocol backed by Avalanche and GSR Markets, was hit by a $4 million hack stemming… дальше »

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Hong Kong eyes SFC involvement in crypto OTC licensing: report

Hong Kong is reportedly considering involving the local securities regulator in licensing over-the-counter crypto trading services. Over-the-counter crypto trading services in Hong Kong might soon come under the joint oversight of the Securities and Futures Commission and the Customs and… дальше »

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Ripple Co-Founder Endorses US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, Crypto Community in Uproar

Chris Larsen, the Co-founder of Ripple, was reportedly among the signers endorsing United States Vice President and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. This news has caused a slight uproar in the XRP community, sparking debates amongst Ripple supporters and XRP investors. дальше »

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Circle reportedly moving HQ to New York ahead of IPO

Stablecoin operator Circle edged closer to going public with plans to redomicile its business on U.S. soil. Crypto payment giant and (USDC) issuer Circle will reportedly announce its new global headquarters in New York on Sept. 13, as the firm… дальше »

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US pressuring Nigeria to release Binance’s Gambaryan

The U.S. government is reportedly ramping up diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance employee detained in Nigeria since February 2024. Members of the U.S. government have reportedly held private conversations advocating for Gambaryan’s release with… дальше »

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Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Suspected Of Hack, $18.2 Million Stolen In Suspicious Transactions

Indodax, one of Indonesia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reportedly been targeted by a cyberattack, with over 150 suspicious transactions flagged. According to Cyvers Alerts, the total loss from the attack is estimated at $18. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers

North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians. 

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Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected

Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Donations Hit the Market Amid Ethereum Struggles

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US prediction market Kalshi scores ‘huge win’ against CFTC

US citizens can now reportedly use Kalshi to bet on the upcoming election through derivatives after a judge overturned the CFTC’s decision. дальше »

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Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India) is reportedly set to approve two more offshore crypto exchanges to resume operations in the country by the end of the 2025 fiscal year, following a thorough review of their compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. дальше »

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Russian Industrial Players Quietly Mine $3 Billion In Bitcoin—What’s Next?

The cryptocurrency mining in Russia has reached an industrial boom, whereby the number of Bitcoins minted by industrial miners reportedly reached about 54,000 Bitcoins this year. Related Reading: Stock Market’s $1. дальше »

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Kamala Harris Adopts Crypto: Coinbase Donations Now Accepted By VP’s Campaign

Signaling a potential shift from previous skeptical stance, vice president Kamala Harris is reportedly utilizing Coinbase’s Commerce platform to accept crypto donations for her campaign.  Alesia Haas, Coinbase’s Chief Financial Officer, disclosed this information during a discussion at Citi’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York, as reported by Fortune. A Shift In Democratic Attitude […] дальше »

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Ex-OpenAI chief scientist raises $1B for startup with only 10 employees

Safe Superintelligence reportedly raised the funds at a valuation of $5 billion.

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