DOJ shuts down 145 BidenCash sites: 'Not anonymous anymore'

The U. S. government has seized 145 domains and crypto funds tied to the illicit BidenCash marketplace. The operation aligns with the global enforcement momentum seen in Operation RapTor.

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Kalshi adds support for Solana deposits

Kalshi, a prediction marketplace based in the United States, has expanded its crypto support with the addition of Solana deposits. The marketplace announced it had enabled Solana (SOL) as a new account funding option on Friday, May 23, with this…

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Elliptic exposes $8.4B USDT-powered Telegram-based cybercrime hub by Colorado firm Xinbi

Telegram has cracked down on Xinbi Guarantee, a USDT-powered marketplace linked to crypto pig butchering scams and money laundering, after Elliptic had exposed $8.4B in illicit transactions. On May 13, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, reported that Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram-based…

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Bitget Wallet launches new crypto in-app marketplace with access to over 300 brands

Bitget Wallet has unveiled a new in-app marketplace called ‘Shop With Crypto,’ which enables users to make crypto payments directly for more than 300 merchants connected to the app. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the service offers…

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U.S. Treasury moves to block Huione Group over crypto laundering claims

Huione Group, a Cambodian conglomerate linked to the largest illicit online marketplace, could be cut off from the U. S. financial system under a new Treasury proposal. According to a May 1 announcement from the U.

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Bybit sunsets its NFT marketplace, IDO services

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced it will discontinue its NFT and Inscription marketplaces as well as shut down its IDO products. Crypto exchange Bybit is winding down support for its marketplaces for non-fungible tokens and Bitcoin-based NFTs known as inscriptions just…

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Solana-based memecoin BONK has acquired Exchange Art

BONK memecoin has acquired Exchange Art to merge crypto with exquisite fine art. Artist J. T. Liss will lead a new team to enhance the Exchange Art marketplace’s performance. Exchange Art platform integration on Solana aims to boost art and crypto engagement for all.

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Exclusive: Blocksquare’s new interface boosts RWA experience

Blocksquare announces the launch of an upgraded infrastructure for its flagship White-Label Marketplace Infrastructure. Blocksquare, a provider of real estate tokenization technology, announced the global rollout of a major upgrade to its real-world asset marketplace infrastructure, crypto.news can exclusively report.…

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OFAC designates Iranian administrator of darknet marketplace with Bitcoin and Monero addresses

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an Iranian national for operating Nemesis, a darknet drug marketplace, and blacklisted almost 50 crypto addresses tied to it. The U.S. Treasury has taken action against Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national behind Nemesis, a darknet marketplace…

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Olas' Mech Marketplace Enables AI Agents to Hire Each Other for Help

Crypto and AI firm Olas is making it easier for AI agents to collaborate.

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OpenSea Dodges A Bullet As SEC Drops Investigation—Details

In a move that many in the crypto industry view as a positive signal, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially discontinued its investigation into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace.

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SEC waves white flag on OpenSea probe, CEO says ‘this is a win’

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially backing off its investigation into NFT marketplace OpenSea — yet another example of the crypto industry benefitting from loose regulations under the Trump administration.

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Kanye West’s YZY coin speculation heats up with $11 million in Polymarket bets

Crypto bettors on the decentralized marketplace Polymarket are betting on the possibility that Kanye West, now known as Ye, will launch a crypto token this month. Market odds currently place the chances of such a token at 76%, reflecting a significant surge of nearly 55% in the past 24 hours.

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OpenSea launches OS2, integrating NFT and crypto token trading

In a significant pivot from its roots as a premier NFT marketplace, OpenSea has unveiled OS2, a new platform designed to integrate both NFT and fungible token trading. This move marks a strategic diversification for OpenSea, aiming to capture a broader segment of the cryptocurrency market amid fluctuating interest in NFTs. OpenSea expanding beyond NFTs […]

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OpenSea Foundation announces SEA token with US user eligibility

The $SEA token launch could enhance user engagement and loyalty, potentially strengthening OpenSea's position in the NFT marketplace. The post OpenSea Foundation announces SEA token with US user eligibility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Best Altcoins to Buy as $1.1B Superbowl Polymarket Betting Shows Crypto Is Past The Point Of No Return & Here To Stay

The online prediction marketplace, Polymarket, where users can bet with crypto, saw $1.1B in Superbowl bets yesterday. One person took home a tidy profit of $550K while another lost $718K. Polymarket demonstrates that crypto is trickling down to the masses who can use it for anything, including betting on their favorite football team. That’s why […]

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Crypto VC funding: Taproot Wizards bags $30m, Reservoir raises $14m

Total venture capital investments in the crypto space exceeded $105 million this week. Infrastructure and AI solutions secured decent capital across different funding stages. TNFT marketplace Taproot Wizards secured $30 million while the rest of the funding industry this week…

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Kraken Resumes Crypto Staking for US Customers in 39 States

Kraken reintroduces crypto staking in 39 US states, faces ongoing legal battles, and shuts down its NFT marketplace by February 2025. The post Kraken Resumes Crypto Staking for US Customers in 39 States appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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How This Top Crypto Presale to Invest in This Month Makes You Feel Like an HNWI with its RWA Marketplace

If you’re the type to dream big (and who isn’t?), you’ve probably fantasized about living like a high-net-worth individual (HNWI).

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Crypto X buzzes over the approval of the Silk Road bitcoins dump: What do people say?

The U.S. government approved the sale of 69,370 BTC seized from the Silk Road marketplace less than two weeks before Trump’s inauguration. How did it become possible? Will the sale actually take place? How does the community react to the…

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Investors Flock to Web3Bay Token Presale – Look at BCH Gains & Sui’s CETUS Soaring 109%!

The Web3 marketplace is expanding, with the 3Bay Token presale catching the eye of numerous crypto investors. Web3Bay stands out as a pivotal player in decentralized e-commerce, offering its native 3BAY token at $0.

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PropiChain’s crypto presale is changing real estate investment unlocking this $300T sector

PropiChain, a decentralized real estate marketplace, raised $1.3M in its presale, aiming to change the $300T sector. #partnercontent

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AurumXchange owner charged with laundering Silk Road-linked funds

American authorities have indicted the owner of crypto trading platform AurumXchange, alleging he funneled funds linked to the infamous Silk Road marketplace. Maximiliano Pilipis, a 53-year-old Indiana resident, helped facilitate over $30 million between 2009 and 2013, a portion of…

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Trump Courts Crypto Voters: Pledges To Free Silk Road Founder Following 2024 Elections

A recent Bloomberg report revealed that former President Donald Trump has made several new promises to the crypto community should he win the upcoming US presidential election. Among these promises is a controversial pledge to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road marketplace. Trump’s Strategy To Win Crypto Votes […]

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Mark your calendars for October 9th: The official Solidus AI tech AI marketplace launch

The launch of the AI Marketplace on October 9th could democratize AI access, potentially transforming business operations and developer capabilities. The post Mark your calendars for October 9th: The official Solidus AI tech AI marketplace launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a Coinbase-backed non-profit organization, is leading efforts to establish the Creator Defense Fund initiative that has raised $6 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and NFT marketplace OpenSea.

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UTONIC Protocol secures $100m TVL for TON’s first restaking solution

UTONIC Protocol, a restaking solution on The Open Network (TON), has secured $100 million in total value locked from investors, validators and institutions. The protocol, backed by several leading players in the crypto restaking ecosystem, offers a marketplace where projects…

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Travala.com partners with Skyscanner to expand crypto use in travel

Travala has inked a significant collaboration with travel marketplace Skyscanner, enabling crypto payments for hotel bookings to millions of travelers globally. The crypto-native travel platform Travala announced on Sept.

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SEC’s Onslaught Against OpenSea Meant To Distract Crypto Sector, Asserts Kraken Founder

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Crypto advocates criticize SEC notice to OpenSea

It’s unclear whether the SEC will pursue an enforcement action against the OpenSea marketplace, but its CEO alleged regulators “believe NFTs on our platform are securities.”

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OpenSea CEO vows to fight SEC Wells Notice

NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells Notice from the U.S. SEC, indicating intent to sue the web3 startup. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s crackdown on allegedly non-compliant crypto service providers has now targeted OpenSea, one of Ethereum’s (ETH) first and…

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Polymarket betting leans against Telegram chief’s August release

Most crypto bettors on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction marketplace, do not expect the detained Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, to be released this month. Data from Polymarket indicates only a 39% chance of Durov’s release in August, with shares trading at 39 cents at press time.

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Bitcoin Falls From $60,000 With US Transfer Of 10,000 BTC: Vital Levels To Monitor

On Wednesday, the crypto market experienced a wave of volatility as news broke that the US government had transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin seized from the infamous Silk Road marketplace to the Coinbase exchange.

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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.

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Massive Silk Road Bitcoin Stash Worth $2 Billion Moved By US Government

A crypto wallet labeled as belonging to the U.S. government transferred roughly $2 billion worth of confiscated Bitcoin (BTC) connected to the infamous Silk Road marketplace to a new unlabeled address — sending the price of Bitcoin lower and igniting investor concerns about selling the assets just two days after presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s promise […]

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Crypto Futures 101: The Top Crypto Futures Exchanges for High Leverage Trading

A crypto futures exchange specializes in offering a marketplace where traders can buy and sell cryptocurrency futures contracts. These contracts are agreements to buy or sell a specific amount of cryptocurrency at a predetermined price on a future date.

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Cambodian marketplace Huione Guarantee became hub for crypto scammers: Elliptic

Blockchain analysts at British forensic firm Elliptic say Cambodia-based marketplace Huione Guarantee has become a center for crypto scammers. Cambodian giant marketplace Huione Guarantee, partially linked to the Cambodian ruling family, has seemingly emerged as a center for merchants providing…

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Crypto Marketplace Bakkt Considers Potential Breakup Or Sale As Market Recovers

Bakkt Holdings, the digital-asset marketplace launched by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is reportedly considering a potential sale in light of increased takeover activity within the crypto industry.

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Report: ICE’s crypto marketplace Bakkt exploring sale

Crypto warehouse Bakkt is reportedly exploring a potential sale amid increased crypto-related takeover activity. Bakkt, a crypto custody and trading platform for institutional investors, appears to be evaluating a potential sale, Bloomberg has learned, citing sources familiar with the matter.…

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Crypto marketplace Bakkt Holdings is reportedly considering a sale

Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT) stock price is in the green at writing following a report that it’s weighing a potential sale.  Bakkt is considering several strategic options The crypto marketplace is currently engaged with a financial advisor to consider a bunch of strategic options which includes a potential breakup as well, said people that talked to […]

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Trump pledges support for Silk Road convict while calling for more US crypto adoption

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to support the appeal of Ross Ulbricht's conviction, the founder of the infamous online marketplace, Silk Road, which was dismantled in 2013.

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US DOJ Seizes $100M In Crypto From Major Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation

In a recent crackdown on illicit transactions involving crypto assets, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old individual from Taiwan. Lin, who also goes by the names Pharoah and Faro, is accused of owning and operating a dark web drug marketplace known as the “Incognito Market.

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FBI traces crypto transfers to dismantle $100m dark web marketplace

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web narcotics marketplace owner after tracking illicit crypto transfers. Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwan resident, was found guilty of operating a $100 million dark web narcotics marketplace.  Known online as…

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Pump.fun hit by exploit, nearly 2,000 SOL stolen

Pump.fun exploit leads to a loss of 2,000 SOL from Solana's meme coin marketplace, with the attacker leveraging flash loans. The post Pump.fun hit by exploit, nearly 2,000 SOL stolen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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NiceHash to debut first Bitcoin conference in Maribor, spotlighting Slovenia as a crypto hub

NiceHash, the leading hashrate marketplace, is set to inaugurate the first-ever Bitcoin-focused conference in Maribor, Slovenia. Dubbed NiceHashX, this event is styled as the “Bitcoin Conference on the Sunny Side of the Alps” and will be held over two days on November 8 and 9, 2024.

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Avalanche grants $1 million for meme coin and NFT marketplace Salvor

Salvor secures a $1M grant from Avalanche Rush to enhance its NFT lending platform, offering loans using NFTs and memecoins as collateral. The post Avalanche grants $1 million for meme coin and NFT marketplace Salvor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Dogecoin Whales Move 457M to Coinbase, Top Investors Place Big Bets on this Akash Alternative

Dogecoin might be staring at heightened selling pressure, given that whales have been transferring a significant number of DOGE coins to crypto exchange Coinbase. Meanwhile, Borroe Finance ($ROE) is surfacing as a rising Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) star thanks to its revolutionary AI-driven discounted NFT marketplace.

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Google suspends Trust Wallet from its Google Play marketplace

Google Play has apparently removed the non-custodial wallet Trust Wallet from its listing just a few days after the FBI warned against using non-KYC crypto services. Trust Wallet, a non-custodial digital wallet for storing crypto that was acquired by Binance…

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Grant Yun’s debut NFT collection on Solana sells out in 9 minutes

The collection "Life in Japan" from digital artist Grant Yun sold out in just 9 minutes on the Exchange Art NFT marketplace. The post Grant Yun’s debut NFT collection on Solana sells out in 9 minutes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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