The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced fine, the regulator underscored that the court acknowledged Ripple’s securities violations. SEC Reacts…
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Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000 in cryptocurrency through a fraudulent scheme offering new tokens. Utilizing blockchain…
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Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase luxury items, including a…
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The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid criminals to use these platforms for illicit purposes.…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency…
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Over the past week, there’s been a buzz among market watchers about solana’s performance against BTC, especially when compared to ether. Since the year kicked off, ether has tumbled over 20% against the leading cryptocurrency, while solana has gained more than 5%. Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin — Dominance Competition Heats Up Among Crypto Giants In…
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Crypto analyst Dark Defender provided an in-depth analysis of XRP price action using the Elliot Wave Theory. In his analysis, the analyst revealed what to expect from the crypto token and where its price is eventually headed. XRP Could Rise To As High As $18 On Its Next Leg Up Dark Defender revealed in an…
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During Friday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, with $89.73 million exiting the BTC ETFs and $15.71 million flowing out of the ETH ETFs. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Reductions Data from sosovalue.xyz revealed that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $89.73 million in outflows on Friday,…
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In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over $15 million—from a long-inactive address created on May 12, 2013. In…
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July 18 post-hack levels. Wazirx to Reverse Trades Following Withdrawal…
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