The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has launched an investigation into a large-scale cryptocurrency scam in which fraudsters impersonated Binance representatives to defraud Australians. In a joint statement, the AFP, the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), and Binance Australia revealed that the scheme was uncovered as part of Operation Firestorm—a global initiative ...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has forecasted that XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will likely launch in the United States in the latter half of 2025. In a March 19 interview with Bloomberg Crypto, he attributed this optimism to Ripple's recent legal victory against the SEC, which he believes has alleviated regulatory ...
Pakistan is reportedly taking steps toward establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading, aiming to attract international investment and bring greater clarity to digital asset activities within its expanding crypto market. In an interview with Bloomberg, Bilal bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, stated that Pakistan is determined ...
Three senior executives from Trump Media & Technology Group have founded Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) registered in the Cayman Islands. The company plans to raise around $179 million to acquire businesses in cryptocurrency, blockchain, data security, and dual-use technology. A Forbes report notes ...
Crypto derivatives trading platform Deribit has issued a warning about a growing wave of recruitment scams targeting crypto professionals. In a March 19 post on X, the platform’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Anthony Sweeney, revealed that scammers are impersonating recruiters from Deribit and other reputable companies, offering high-paying job ...
Zuger Kantonalbank has partnered with Sygnum to expand its cryptocurrency offerings by adding Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX) due to increasing customer demand and regulatory clarity in the U.S. and Europe. As the first Swiss cantonal bank to provide regulated crypto services since 2023, Zuger Kantonalbank now supports diverse digital ...
Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary, popularly known as Mr. Wonderful, has expressed optimism about the future of crypto under President Trump’s administration. In an interview with Fox News, the Shark Tank star emphasized that the crypto industry has moved beyond its “cowboy era” and entered a “new phase” characterized by increased ...
Russian oil companies are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to bypass Western sanctions and facilitate transactions with China and India, according to Reuters. Some firms are reportedly using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins like Tether (USDT) to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into Russian rubles. While still a small portion ...
The third-party crypto wallet "Wallet in Telegram," developed by The Open Platform (TON), has launched new features to improve user experience. The latest update allows multi-asset trading and offers passive income through yield rewards. Users will soon be able to trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies, including popular assets like Bitcoin and ...
Veronum Crypto is gearing up to make its market debut with the launch of its VRN utility token, boasting a total valuation of 211 million. The token is designed for real-world applications within the Veronum platform. According to the project's whitepaper, users can obtain VRN through the Veronum exchange platform ...
