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Cleveland Man Loses $400,000 in Apple Support Scam

By Mark Hunter 5 days agoFri Nov 29 2024 10:51:33 Reading Time: 2 minutes Federal authorities recently seized nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to a scam that defrauded an elderly Ohio man of his life savings The victim was deceived by fraudsters posing as Apple support representatives, who gained remote access to his computer The funds were seized and are in the process of being returned to the victim...

Nigerian Judge to Rule on Binance Tax Evasion Case in October

Nigerian Justice Emeka Nwite recently set October 11 as the date for ruling in the trial of Binance Holdings Limited, a popular cryptocurrency platform. The platform and its two directors face a four-count tax evasion charge for failing to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Binance’s lawyer Ayodele Omotilewa pleaded not guilty to the charges, urging the court to dismiss them. Meanwhile, Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem...

Crypto Bloodbath: $1.5 Billion Liquidated as Bitcoin Crashes to $94K

Monday proved to be a tough day for cryptocurrency markets, with the crypto economy shrinking by 6.31% in just 24 hours and $1.5 billion in crypto derivatives positions vanishing. Bitcoin (BTC) found itself hanging on between $96,800 and $97,000 per coin, though it briefly plummeted to $94,249, setting off the turmoil. Bitcoin Flash Crash Causes Altcoin Avalanche: Double-Digit Losses Slam the Crypto Economy Bitcoin took a sudden nosedive after hovering...

Tether to end EURT support, focusing on MiCA-compliant stablecoins

EURT holders must redeem their tokens by November 27, 2025. Key Takeaways Tether is discontinuing support for its euro-pegged stablecoin EURT due to regulatory changes. Tether will focus on EURQ and USDQ, MiCAR-compliant stablecoins, in partnership with Quantoz Payments. Tether said Wednesday it will no longer support its euro-pegged stablecoin EURT. Instead, the company is shifting focus to new projects, including stablecoins that comply with the Markets in Crypto Assets...

Okx Says Accounts Interacting With Tornado Cash Will Be Closed

According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance risk control, ultimately leading to account closure. Similarly, any Okx user withdrawing funds to these entities will face the same fate. However, the CEO...

Cryptocurrency Adoption in Online Casinos Sees Significant Growth

You are here: Home / News / Cryptocurrency Adoption in Online Casinos Sees Significant Growth The digital currency revolution is making great strides in the online gambling industry, offering new opportunities for players and operators alike. Cryptocurrencies are becoming a preferred payment method due to their security, speed, and anonymity. This trend is reshaping how online casinos operate and engage with their audience. The Appeal of Cryptocurrency in Online Gambling...

Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: Key Developments and Upcoming Changes

Topics discussed also include the transitioning from the Mplex protocol to the new yamux multiplexer to debating whether or not to include EIP 7688 in the Pectra upgrade, among many other things. On August 8, 2024, Ethereum core developers gathered for the 139th All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call. For the most part, the bi-weekly meeting, which was chaired by Ethereum Foundation researcher Alex Stokes, focused on the Ethereum Pectra...

Dogecoin’s Bold Path: $0.40 Prediction by December 2024

You are here: Home / News / Dogecoin’s Bold Path: $0.40 Prediction by December 2024 Integration Forecast: Grok hinted at Dogecoin joining X Payments, launching by December 2024 with an initial U.S. focus. Market Metrics: DOGE shows bullish sentiment, recording 63% green days and a Fear & Greed Index of 84. Price Predictions: Analysts expect Dogecoin to hit $0.40 by December 2024 and $1 by March 2025. Dogecoin (DOGE), a...

Fairtree Capital acquires minority share in MidSquare Capital

*This content is brought to you by Fairtree Fairtree Capital, the South African holding company of the local Fairtree group of companies, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a minority equity investment in cryptocurrency and decentralised finance asset management business, MidSquare Capital.  MidSquare, is an FSCA-licensed boutique asset investment management firm, that was established in 2023 by Nersan Naidoo, Reece Briesies and Selwyn Pillay.  While Fairtree Capital and...

BDAG Leadership Unveil; BTC Climbs & LTC Transactions Soar

BlockDAG’s Power Move: CEO and Team Enter Crypto Arena on July 29; Future Contender for Bitcoin and Litecoin? As Litecoin excels in handling large transaction volumes, Bitcoin’s strong uptrend keeps the market alert, pushing to new heights. In the midst of these dynamic shifts, BlockDAG is preparing to step into the spotlight. The crypto world eagerly anticipates BlockDAG’s CEO and team unveiling on July 29. With $60.4 million gathered in...

How Companies Can Take a Global Approach to AI Ethics

Ideas about right and wrong can differ from one cultural context to the next. Corporate AI governance must reflect this. August 05, 2024 Illustration by Ola Szczepaniak Post Post Share Annotate Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print Many efforts to build an AI ethics program miss an important fact: ethics differ from one cultural context to the next. Ideas about right and wrong in one culture may not translate to...

Crypto meltdown sends TrumpCoin (DJT) crashing over 90%

TrumpCoin crashed by 95%, plummeting from $0.00555 to a low of $0.0001203. Trading volume surged by 169%, reaching $8.91 million despite the price drop. Controversy surrounds TrumpCoin’s origins, with claims involving Donald Trump denied. In a dramatic turn of events, TrumpCoin (DJT), a Solana-based meme coin using former President Donald Trump’s name and image, has experienced a steep price drop. The token’s value plummeted by 95%, falling from $0.00555 to...

XRP Price Rockets Past $2.50: Is More to Come?

XRP price is up over 30% and trading well above $2.20. The price is consolidating near $2.40 and might aim for more gains above the $2.50 level. XRP price is eyeing a fresh increase above the $2.00 resistance zone. The price is now trading above $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.08 on the hourly chart of the...

Toncoin surges 27%, breaks resistance: Is $9 next for TON?

contributor Posted: November 26, 2024 Share this article Toncoin surged over 27% after breakout from the symmetrical triangle. Large leveraged TON positions risk liquidation at $5.85 and $6.32. Toncoin [TON] surged impressively, trading 27% above its breakout level from a descending triangle pattern, hinting at a potential local top at $6.32 level as price has made a pause. This breakout from a downtrend that previously suppressed its price marked a...

‎Yanbu Cement, Derayah REIT go ex-dividend today

09/12/2024 Argaam Special Share Copy to clipboard Comments 0 Be the first to comment Opinions expressed in the comments section do not reflect the views of Argaam. Abusive comments of any kind will be removed. Political or religious commentary will not be tolerated. Market Indices TASI 12,078.30 129.24 1.08 % Created with Highstock 6.0.7 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 11,950.00 12,000.00 12,050.00 12,100.00 Close : 12084.48 | Dec 9, 14:46...

US Senate Introduced “Bitcoin Act of 2024” As BTC Hits $93,000

The United States is taking a bold step toward integrating Bitcoin into its national financial strategy. Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced the “Bitcoin Act of 2024” (S.4912), proposing the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve much like the gold reserves the nation has relied on for centuries. With Bitcoin recently crossing $93,000, this initiative has sparked widespread interest and debate in the crypto world. What Is the Bitcoin Act of...

Taiwan’s AML Rules Covering Crypto Firms to Take Effect Tomorrow

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Time to Buy XRP? Whales Add $290M in Tokens

XRP, Ripple’s native token, is currently making a wave in the realm of cryptocurrency as it has outperformed major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and many others. Since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, XRP has soared over 270%, marking the highest gain among the top 10 cryptocurrencies. XRP Beat Binance Coin (BNB), Eyes on SOL Amid this rally, XRP surpassed top cryptocurrencies like...

Top Analyst List Factors that Will Push Solana (SOL), RCO Finance (RCOF), and Dogecoin (DOGE) to Double-Digit Gains

The crypto market has been on a rollercoaster ride this year. However, some analysts believe that select altcoins are poised for substantial growth in the coming months.  In a new report, top industry experts have identified three cryptocurrencies –– Solana (SOL), RCO Finance (RCOF) , and Dogecoin (DOGE) –– that they expect to deliver double-digit gains for investors. Let’s dive into the specific factors and insights from the analysts that...

Kazakhstan launches blockchain education initiatives

Homepage > News > Business > Kazakhstan launches blockchain education initiatives Kazakhstan has launched education initiatives aimed at imparting young minds with blockchain skills, targeting university students. The Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education launched the initiative in partnership with a local exchange. Running over the next month, it will cater to students from over 100 local universities.  The initiative comprises 70 modules and will run until November 22, ...

Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet From 2017 Moves 121.63 BTC Worth $8.25M After 7 Years

On July 28, 2024, bitcoin was trading at $67,872 per coin when a dormant bitcoin address created in 2017 transferred 121.63 BTC, now valued at $8.25 million, after more than seven years. Dormant Bitcoin Address Transfers $8.25M This Sunday, at block height 854,349, btcparser.com’s Bitcoin blockchain parser identified a transfer from a 2017 address, moving 121.63 BTC for the first time in seven years and three months. The Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash (P2PKH)...

David Marcus Opens Up On Libra “Kill Job”

By Mark Hunter 2 days agoMon Dec 02 2024 08:00:48 Reading Time: 2 minutes Former Libra head David Marcus has opened up on the experience Marcus quit in 2021 when the project was already on a path nowhere Marcus called the death of Libra “100% a political kill” The former head of Meta’s Libra cryptocurrency has opened up on the “kill job” that eventually saw the coin’s lofty ambitions end...