A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or converted to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum via exchanges like Gemini, Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Binance. Investigators traced the…
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Three major crypto exchanges teased the launch of new Solana-based products. The trading platforms shared mysterious hints on their official X accounts, suggesting their entry to Solana’s Liquid Staking ecosystem. The news received a positive reaction from the crypto community, seemingly fueling a bullish sentiment among SOL investors. Exchanges Hint At New Solana-Based Products On…
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Ethereum is steady at press time, as is visible in the daily chart. Even though prices are floating above $2,500, ETH bulls are still weak. The coin remains inside the bear bar of August 27, technically inside a bear formation. From price action, it would take effort for bulls to take charge in the short…
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Despite adverse market conditions, dogs (DOGS) saw a significant price jump in the last 24 hours. The token, launched on The Open Network (TON), saw a 34% surge amid the market volatility and the blockchain’s recent outage. Its performance propelled the price to a market cap above $800 million, fueling a bullish sentiment among investors.…
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Binance CEO Richard Teng has said that Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent working for Binance, has been unjustly detained in Nigeria for six months. Teng reiterated claims that Gambaryan’s physical and mental health has deteriorated significantly while in detention. The CEO criticized the Nigerian government’s justification for detaining Tigran as baseless. He also…
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Bitcoin is trending lower when writing, cooling off after the encouraging leg up on August 23. Although the uptrend remains, and the coin is not far away from $63,000, there is no discounting the possibility of sellers pressing on. The alignment with the dip of early August could trigger another wave of liquidation, causing panic.…
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Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say he has been denied proper medical care, leading to severe health issues, including a herniated disc that has left him unable to walk. Additionally, his lawyers said that between July 26 and August 14, they…
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Crypto analyst Javon Marks has just highlighted FLOKI as a digital asset that could register an impressive growth. In a post on X, Marks noted that if FLOKI confirms a so-called Hidden Bull Divergence, gains of over 96% can be expected. This technical pattern implies an upsurge once the FLOKI breaks above $0.000276 resistance. If…
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Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges. Binance to Expand Workforce With 1,000 New Hires Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Binance CEO Richard…
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The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather feedback on effective regulation. India is emphasizing the importance of international…
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