An increasing number of financial and crypto pyramids targeting Russian investors have been opening physical offices in the country. The Central Bank of Russia has recently expressed concern over the trend which is seen as an indication that the fraudsters expect growing demand. Russian Crypto Scams Launch Offices to Lure More Investors In-person, Bank of…
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On August 19, a group of loving volunteers visited the Hospital Universitario Antonio Patricio de Alcalá (HUAPA) in Cumaná, Venezuela. Wearing costumes and acting as popular cartoon characters with kids, such as Spider-Man and Elsa, they shuffled between pediatric wards carrying books and toys as gifts to children suffering from illness. This event was meticulously…
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The Dubai virtual assets regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), has unveiled digital assets marketing and promotion guidelines that are applicable to any entity using Dubai-based media sites and publishing channels. The guidelines will “ensure factual accuracy, explicitly demonstrate any promotional intent, and in no way mislead on the guaranteed nature of their returns.”…
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Bitcoin price failed to stay in a positive zone above USD 21,000. BTC started a fresh decline and traded below USD 20,000. It is currently (04:00 UTC) trading well below USD 20,000 with a bearish angle. Similarly, most major altcoins are trading in the red zone. ETH traded below the USD 1,550 and USD 1,500…
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Interoperability enables blockchain networks and protocols to communicate with each other, making it easier for everyday users to engage with blockchain technology. Every year, we see new blockchain networks being developed to tackle specific niches within certain industries, each blockchain having specialized functions based on its purpose. For example, layer-2 scaling solutions like Polygon are…
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“I don’t think there’s any amount of research that you can do to protect yourself from these ultra low cap [assets], except getting in really, really early,” said Jordan Belfort. Former stockbroker Jordan Belfort, known colloquially as the “Wolf of Wall Street” has likened low market cap crypto assets to penny stocks due to their…
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The CEO’s comments come after a CryptoLeaks blog post alleged that Ava Labs had a “secret pact” with a U.S. law firm to sue competitors in exchange for AVAX tokens and equity. Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer has dismissed sensational allegations from CryptoLeaks that his company used litigation to “harm” competitors and fool regulators,…
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With just over two weeks until The Merge, Ethereum network fees have reduced significantly as the average ethereum transfer fee has dropped to 0.00092 ether or $1.37 per transaction on August 28. Median-sized fees have slid to 0.00036 ether or $0.544 per transfer, and etherscan.io’s gas tracking tool notes a priority fee will cost 11…
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson detailed on Friday that the Vasil hard fork is coming soon and noted that it may occur “sometime in September.” The crypto asset’s upgrade has been overshadowed by the upcoming Ethereum upgrade called The Merge. Vasil Hard Fork Due ‘Sometime in September,’ Input-Output Global’s Charles Hoskinson Says The proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain…
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Bitcoin price looks set for more downside, but this could present trade opportunities in MATIC, ATOM, XMR and CHZ. The United States equities markets plunged on Aug. 26 following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech where he reiterated the central bank’s hawkish stance. Continuing its correlation with the equities market, Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency…
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