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Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

[Jun 27, 2024 11:32 PM] Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely…

Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve Bank

[Jun 27, 2024 12:57 AM] Evolve Bank & Trust has recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The cybercrime group Lockbit 3.0 reportedly released customers’ personal identification data on the dark web. The bank, known for its fintech partnerships and…

Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK

[Jun 26, 2024 3:13 AM] Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and…

Donor Gifts 8 BTC to Aid Julian Assange’s Journey to Freedom

[Jun 26, 2024 12:56 AM] Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has finally embarked on his journey to freedom. The actual flight, however, comes with a hefty price tag of $520,000, which Assange is obligated to repay to the Australian government for the charter flight…

India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge

[Jun 25, 2024 8:35 PM] India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…

Former Soccer Star Ronaldinho: Time for Crypto to Go Mainstream

[Jun 25, 2024 2:45 AM] In a now-deleted message posted on June 23 on X, former Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, known as Ronaldinho, declared his support for crypto, stressing that it was time for this industry to reach more people. Ronaldinho stated…

Iran Officially Unveils Central Bank Digital Currency Project

[Jun 24, 2024 8:40 PM] Iran officially unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Sunday during a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin and chief executives of several major banks. This digital currency, issued…