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Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange

The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000…

Crypto Liquidation Data Rigged By Exchanges? Researcher Unveils The Truth

Vetle Lunde, a senior analyst at K33 Research, has issued a stark warning regarding the practices of prominent crypto exchanges concerning the authenticity of liquidation data. In a post on X, Lunde outlines how exchanges such as Binance, Bybit…

JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative

Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the…

Hedera (HBAR) Q2 Update: Market Cap Climbs, Daily Transactions Boom, Revenue Follows

Hedera (HBAR) emerged as a standout performer in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, reversing the downward trend faced by many projects. The latest report from research firm Messari highlights Hedera’s progress across key financial…

Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths

Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners…

Major Crypto Exchanges Tease Solana Liquid Staking Tokens, Will SOL Takeoff?

Three major crypto exchanges teased the launch of new Solana-based products. The trading platforms shared mysterious hints on their official X accounts, suggesting their entry to Solana’s Liquid Staking ecosystem. The news received a positive…

India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s…

Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul

The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was…