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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed lawsuits against Gotbit Consulting, ZM Quant Investment, CLS Global, and several individuals for market manipulation and fraud. The charges primarily involve practices like wash trading, where fake transactions were used to
October 10, 2024 2 mins read
Worldcoin (WLD) is currently trading at $1.84, experiencing a 6.87% drop in the last 24 hours. The market cap of WLD stands at $945,494,823, reflecting a 6.27% decrease, positioning it at #69 in the cryptocurrency rankings. The 24-hour trading volume has seen a significant drop of 26.65%, totaling $190,099,652. This
October 9, 2024 2 mins read
David Kagel, an 86-year-old former attorney, faces significant consequences for his role in a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Recently, he admitted to charges of conspiracy to commit commodity fraud. This admission highlights the ongoing issues within the cryptocurrency market, particularly regarding fraudulent activities that target unsuspecting investors. Kagel’s scheme began
October 9, 2024 2 mins read
Coinbase has officially integrated support for sending Bitcoin to Taproot addresses, enhancing user transaction capabilities. This integration comes as Taproot, a significant Bitcoin upgrade from 2021, gains more traction for its efficiency and privacy benefits. The upgrade not only improves Bitcoin’s transaction performance but also facilitates the deployment of advanced
October 9, 2024 2 mins read
Hong Kong has recently granted the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) its third licensed cryptocurrency trading platform. This development marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to regulate its digital asset market. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced this decision as part of a broader initiative to
October 7, 2024 2 mins read
Ethereum is gaining momentum as it edges closer to the $2,500 mark, supported by the Shanghai upgrade. Currently trading at $2,484.46, Ethereum has experienced a 2.57% increase in the past 24 hours. The market capitalization has surged to $299.07 billion, while the 24-hour trading volume jumped by 52.73%, reaching $11.56
October 7, 2024 2 mins read
Ethereum’s latest proposal, EIP-7781, was introduced by Illyriad Games co-founder Ben Adams on Oct. 5. The proposal aims to cut block times from 12 seconds to eight seconds. This reduction would increase Ethereum’s network throughput by 50%, benefiting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Prominent figures like Vitalik
October 7, 2024 2 mins read
Brazil’s Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) is advancing its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) project by integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) elements. Currently, the initiative is in its second pilot phase. It aims to enhance financial inclusion and improve transaction efficiency within Brazil’s evolving digital economy. The pilot program
October 4, 2024 2 mins read
Christopher DeVocht, the investor who turned an $88,000 investment into $415 million through Tesla stock, is now suing his financial advisors after losing his entire fortune. Initially, DeVocht made huge gains by capitalizing on Tesla’s skyrocketing stock price. However, his luck changed when the market dipped, ultimately wiping out his
October 4, 2024 1 min read
The NFT market recently witnessed a significant transaction with CryptoPunk 1563 being sold for a staggering 24,000 ETH, equivalent to over $56.3 million. This sale, which occurred on October 4, stands as one of the most prominent in the history of NFTs. The buyer, identified as 0x9cbb3d, used a flash
October 4, 2024 2 mins read