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Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests for cryptocurrency payments, online…

Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP

Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the…

Trump’s Odds of Winning Presidential Election Soar in Prediction Markets After Assassination Attempt

Former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. Gunfire erupted while he was speaking, prompting Secret Service agents to rush him off the stage. Trump was seen with blood on the side of…

Congressman Calls for SEC Chair’s Dismissal Over ‘Regulation by Harassment’

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of “regulation-by-harassment,” and calling for his dismissal. The congressman has consistently opposed…

German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations

According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges…

Crypto Sentiment Plunges to ‘Extreme Fear’ as Bitcoin Attempts to Break Upper Resistance

Current data from the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) indicates that crypto sentiment has been in a state of “extreme fear” for the past two days. According to Alternative.me’s CFGI, the sentiment scored 25 out of 100 in the…

Global Bond Market Alarm: 26 Countries Now Facing Inverted Yield Curves

While the U.S. recently marked the longest period of inverted bond yields in history, surpassing two years, data indicates that a total of 26 countries now have an inverted yield curve. Investors and economists closely monitor yield curve…