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Crypto Scam Promoter Pleads Guilty, Faces Up to 20 Years in US Prison
Juan Tacuri, a major promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, later renamed Weltsys, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District of New York The scheme
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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 33 Tonnes in April
Global gold reserves rose by 33 tonnes in April, according to the World Gold Council The Central Bank of Turkey was at the forefront, increasing its holdings by 8 tonnes This addition marks 11
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TON Foundation Announces Plans to Widen Access to USDT on Ton
The TON Foundation has announced a partnership with Tether to broaden the access of global crypto communities to USDT on the TON blockchain The foundation has outlined plans to integrate TON-based
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70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says
A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out of 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in
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South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May He was subsequently released on bail on June 3
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Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Celebrity Crypto Projects — Offers Blueprint for Respectable Ventures
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wave of celebrity crypto projects, emphasizing their lack of meaningful societal contributions He highlighted
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Claims Against Collapsed South African Bitcoin Investment Firm Rise to $84.5 Million
Claims against Mirror Trading International (MTI) have reached over $845 million (ZAR16 billion), with more than 8,000 proven creditors as of the end of April The MTI estate still holds around $337
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Bitcoin Dips Below $70K, Reaches $68,450 Low, $86M in BTC Longs Liquidated
The price of bitcoin fell on Friday afternoon after spending several days above the $70,000 mark The value dropped to $68,450 on Bitstamp, currently down $1,700 from its intraday high
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US Authority Seizes 70 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Community
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has seized 70 domains used to scam the Russian community The scam involved deceptive Facebook ads featuring a deepfake of Tesla CEO Elon Musk Over 20
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European Central Bank Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Confirms Data-Driven Approach for Path Ahead
The European Central Bank announced cuts of 025% (or 25 basis points) on three of its main interest rates: the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility
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Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces Trading Support for Overseas Chinese
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has opened its platform to overseas Chinese residents for trading The Dubai-based company’s decision is part of a strategy to draw new users while navigating the
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Penguiana’s $PENGU Token Soars Following CoinMarketCap Listing, Preparing for Exciting GUIANA NFT Mint
PRESS RELEASE Penguiana, the penguin-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, with an upcoming play to earn game has witnessed a staggering 70% surge in its market valuation after its recent
