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Lego’s Website Hacked to Promote ‘Lego Coin’ Crypto Scam

Lego’s website was hacked to display an unauthorized cryptocurrency ad promoting a fake “Lego coin.” The ad encouraged site visitors to purchase the fake crypto, promising them secret rewards and redirecting them to a suspicious…

Nigeria’s Oil-for-Naira Program, Blackrock’s New Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review

Nigeria introduced an “oil-for-naira” program by selling crude oil to Aliko Dangote’s refinery in a bid to stabilize the weakening local currency. Blackrock announced its support for UStb, a new stablecoin from Ethena Labs. The…

Crypto Ponzi Leader Receives 121-Month Prison Sentence

David Carmona, founder of the Icomtech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding investors with false promises of profits. His scheme targeted working-class people with the lure of financial freedom…

Paypal Completes First Corporate Transaction Using PYUSD Stablecoin

Paypal has made a significant step in corporate payments by completing its first transaction using its stablecoin Paypal USD (PYUSD). This milestone highlights the role digital currencies can play in streamlining cross-border transactions, with…

Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin

Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it…

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of World War III Amid Global Tensions — Asks ‘Are You Prepared?’

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has expressed concerns about World War III, warning that current global tensions could lead to catastrophic consequences. He emphasized the need for stronger leadership. This echoes past warnings from…

DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit…

Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? 8 AI Chatbots Take Their Best Guess Ahead of HBO Documentary

Just recently, reports surfaced about an upcoming HBO documentary titled “Money Electric,” which promises to unmask the true identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Over on Polymarket, bettors are wagering on who…

Bitwise Plans ETF Merger, Aims to Launch Momentum-Based Bitcoin and Ether Fund 

Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy…

Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines Key to Ethereum Growth, Says Hashkey Capital

Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain…

This Week’s NFT Sales See 10% Growth After Difficult September

Following a slow period for non-fungible token (NFT) sales in September, the past week has shown a 10.07% rise in revenue compared to the previous week. According to data from cryptoslam.io, the total NFT sales reached $85.8 million, with Ethereum…

Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors

Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with promises of huge returns, but later blocked withdrawals and demanded extra fees. An…

FBI Warns of Ichcoin Targeting American Crypto Investors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Ichcoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that is deceiving investors across the U.S. by luring them in through social media, then tricking them into wiring large sums of…

Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds

Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of…

Senator Warren Slams Citibank’s Ongoing Failures — Suggests Breaking up Citi

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for bold action from regulators, urging the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address Citibank’s persistent operational failures. Warren stated that Citibank may be…