Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry
Jun28

Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry

Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued detention of the Binance executive could jeopardize valuable collaborations and associated benefits. Nigeria’s National Interests A […]...

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Kraken’s Jesse Powell Donates $1 Million to Trump
Jun28

Kraken’s Jesse Powell Donates $1 Million to Trump

Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a social media post, Powell cited the crypto industry’s struggles with regulation under the Biden administration, specifically naming Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler as obstacles. Powell expressed optimism that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will […] Powered by...

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2024 Crypto Losses Attributable to Deepfakes Projected to Exceed $25 Billion
Jun28

2024 Crypto Losses Attributable to Deepfakes Projected to Exceed $25 Billion

Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to curb this type of fraud. Educating users and implementing comprehensive legal and cybersecurity frameworks globally are […] Powered by...

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Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
Jun28

Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment fund called Mac Blockchain Solutions. He contacted victims in person, via […] Powered by...

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Bitcoin and Crypto Were Not Mentioned Once During the Trump-Biden Debate
Jun28

Bitcoin and Crypto Were Not Mentioned Once During the Trump-Biden Debate

Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating whether the topics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would come up. However, as the debate concluded, it was clear that neither candidate made any mention of these emerging digital assets or technologies. The absence of any discussion […] Powered by...

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