Hollywood Hijinks: Crypto Promoter Arrested After Daring Stunt
A man was arrested after climbing the Hollywood sign and waving a flag promoting the Vigilante token cryptocurrency. Vigilante Token Launched in ‘Most Viral’ Way On Feb. 15, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers detained a man seen atop the Hollywood sign waving a flag promoting a cryptocurrency. The department said the flag […] Powered by...
Brazil Ditches BRICS Currency Plan, Favors Trade in National Currencies
Brazil has reportedly decided against pursuing a common currency for the BRICS nations during its presidency this year. Instead, the focus will be on facilitating trade in local currencies, a move that’s been met with warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about challenging the U.S. dollar’s dominance. The BRICS bloc has been exploring alternatives to […] Powered by...
Korea’s Crypto Leap: FSC to Permit Institutional Investors to Open Virtual Asset Trading Accounts in H2
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks of Institutional Participation South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual asset trading accounts starting in the second half of the year, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) […] Powered by...
Feds Say AI Crypto Firm Was a Scam, Owner Faces Trial
A Las Vegas businessman, Brent C. Kovar, 58, has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his company, Profit Connect. Prosecutors claim Kovar falsely promoted Profit Connect as an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency mining firm that guaranteed fixed investment returns of 15%-30% APR and falsely implied FDIC backing. From 2017 to […] Powered by...
India Seizes $198M in Crypto—Unraveling One of the Biggest Crypto Frauds
India’s ED seizes $198 million in crypto linked to Bitconnect’s infamous Ponzi scheme. A global fraud, high returns promised, and digital assets hidden—here’s the full story. India Seizes $198M in Crypto in Bitconnect Fraud Probe India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Ahmedabad announced on Feb. 15 that it has seized cryptocurrencies worth Rs. 1,646 crore […] Powered by...
