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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Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using two-factor authentication. “Unfortunately, bad actors have been around for centuries and are not going away anytime soon,”…
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reflects on the past decade of the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting his initial expectation that payments would be the primary application for crypto. Instead, trading became the dominant force. Looking ahead, Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of crypto payments, citing advancements in stablecoins, layer two technologies, and simpler onboarding processes as…
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The crypto industry made waves in the 2024 federal elections by investing a staggering $119 million, positioning itself as the top corporate donor of the election cycle, according to a detailed report by citizen.org. This hefty financial contribution underscores the expanding sway of the cryptocurrency sector in influencing U.S. politics today. Crypto Industry Dominates 2024…
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Chainlink has expanded its offerings on the Base blockchain by launching its Data Streams and Verifiable Random Function (VRF) services. This development ensures that the full suite of Chainlink products is now accessible to developers using Base, a layer-two (L2) blockchain built on Ethereum. Chainlink Expands Services on Base Blockchain The recent integration of Chainlink’s…
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Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc. On X, Coinbase posted the currency name, followed by another post stating that it was coming soon. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, Coinbase’s incubated L2, declared that they were “going to build a massive…
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The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range of crypto services. The move comes after the state clarified its regulations, enabling Coinbase to offer its platform to Hawaiian users. Hawaii Residents Gain Access to Coinbase’s Full Suite of Crypto Tools Coinbase’s entry into the Hawaiian…
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Crypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction markets in the United States. In a letter to the CFTC, Humenik expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed regulation, urging the…
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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has raised concerns on social media regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed rule to ban certain event contracts. Coinbase has also formally responded to the proposal, urging the CFTC to reconsider its stance, which the company argues could stifle innovation in the prediction markets. Coinbase Urges CFTC…
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Senior White House officials have reportedly engaged with cryptocurrency leaders to discuss industry concerns, facilitated by Representative Ro Khanna. This initiative continues the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to engage with the crypto sector. Additionally, the Democrats have launched a “Crypto for Harris” initiative to help Vice President Kamala Harris gain support from the cryptocurrency community. Biden-Harris…
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