Seasoned crypto trader Doctor Profit, a popular analyst on X, has shared his bold predictions regarding the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 18. According to Doctor Profit, the market is split between a 0.25% and a 0.50% interest rate cut, but he firmly believes the Fed will opt for …
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This week’s roundup highlights Argentina’s efforts to protect cryptocurrency scam victims, Bancolombia’s integration of the Solana and Arbitrum networks, along with other key stories. Bancolombia’s Wenia Expands with Solana and Arbitrum Integration Bancolombia’s crypto platform, Wenia, has expanded its offerings by integrating the Solana and Arbitrum networks, allowing users to …
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed this development in an X post on September 14. Lazarus Group Hit by $5 Million in Stablecoin Freeze ZachXBT reported that stablecoin issuers Tether, Circle, Paxos, and Techteryx blacklisted two addresses containing $4.96 million in assets. However, these wallets still hold $720,000 in DAI and $313,000 …
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Ripple Labs is on the brink of a pivotal moment in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recent developments suggest that the SEC may not appeal Judge Torres’ recent favorable summary judgment for Ripple. Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer …
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Betting odds on Polymarket for Donald Trump launching a cryptocurrency token before the November election surged to over 84% after he announced a launch date for the World Liberty Financial crypto project, but later reversed. The market, which has seen over $1.7 million in bets, will only resolve to “Yes” …
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England’s High Court of Justice ruled that Tether’s USDT stablecoin is property. The ruling comes as the government proposes a new classification of property that would specifically cover cryptocurrencies. The High Court of Justice for England and Wales said Tether’s USDT stablecoin, the largest by market cap, can be considered …
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As the cryptocurrency space is evolving, it has attracted scammers as well. Every month we hear about hacks of crypto exchanges and exploits on various crypto protocols. Apart from these there are other kinds of scams growing rapidly in this ecosystem. One specific kind is the Pig Butchering scam. Federal …
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Federal agencies team up to fight surge in ‘pig butchering’ crypto scams
by Assad Jafriby Assad JafriThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has joined forces with federal and private organizations to combat the surge in crypto scams known as “pig butchering,” according to a Sept. 11 press release. According to the agency, these scams have led to billions in losses due to the lack of awareness …
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Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) upheld World Liberty Financial, an upcoming crypto lending platform promoted by Donald Trump and his sons, as an example of heightened risks that consumers face when engaging in decentralized finance (DeFi) on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Last week, Twitter (aka X) accounts belonging to Tiffany Trump …
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Apple YouTube Hack: Fake Tim Cook Pushes Crypto Scam Ahead of iPhone 16 Launch
by Elena Rby Elena RA few moments before Apple’s Glowtime event on September 9, 2024, the official YouTube channel of the tech giant was breached. Thugs swarmed the site with fake videos of Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO endorsing a cryptocurrency giveaway con. 🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Apple’s official US YouTube channel has been hacked! …