In recent years, crypto ceased being a fringe financial tool and nudged its way closer to the mainstream thanks to a slew of celebrity endorsements, Super Bowl ad blitzes and the 2021 IPO of Coinbase,
U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at digital assets’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. A new report urges caution in linking crypto to terrorism
While a group of U.S. lawmakers have called for a crackdown on cryptocurrencies amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, a new report cautions that some of the alleged links between cryptocurrencies and terror cells are misleading or overstated.
The Winklevii’s Next Act Is Getting Sued for Crypto Fraud By New York State
New York AG Tish James sues the Winklevii’s crypto exchange and CoinDesk’s parent company for defrauding 23,000 people
Miami husband, father, fake crypto bro ‘Brody’ pulled a $988,000 stock and crypto fraud
Despite the investing red flags in the two sentences above, over two years people sent $988,895 in cash and crypto to Crawford, aka “Brody,” that he invested in his own good time, ‘including spending victim funds on luxury car rentals and gambling at casinos.
U.S. Cites Hamas in Broad Sanctions Against Foreign Crypto Mixers
The Biden administration is set to sanction a swath of the financial sector Thursday by categorizing international “mixers,” cryptocurrency exchanges that provide customers anonymity, as money-laundering hubs that threaten national security.
Treasury imposes sanctions on Hamas-linked crypto exchange, financiers
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two senior Hamas officials along with a Gaza Strip-based crypto exchange and its operators as well as six individuals who help manage the militant group’s investment portfolio across Gaza,
CNBC feature details former Athens resident James ‘Jimmy’ Zhong’s $3 billion crypto fraud
A new CNBC feature details the saga of James 'Jimmy' Zhong, who was convicted of wire fraud after making billions off stolen Bitcoin.
Doge Uprising ($DUP) Announces Presale Launch: A Trailblazing Crypto Project Uniting Manga, Web3, Smart Staking, and NFTs
Doge Uprising ($DUP) is a brand new crypto presale set to make its mark in Q4. This project stands out from the crowd with its unique features. Its detailed roadmap paints a vibrant picture of a Web3 universe enriched by an exclusive NFT collection and an interactive manga series.
SynFutures raises $22 million Series B, bucking ‘crypto winter’
Amid a global slowdown in venture investments for crypto projects, some companies continue to buck the trend. Pantera Capital led the round, with participation from Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and HashKey Capital.
Patrick McHenry might be the House speaker that crypto needs
Crypto and crypto investors don't have a lot of heroes right now, but one of them seems poised to become one of America's most powerful politicians. McHenry has a lengthy history of interest in crypto and other financial technologies,
What Crypto Can Learn From Regulatory Overhauls at PayPal, Robinhood and Revolut
Concerns that over-regulation can stifle innovation and hinder the growth of Web3 are valid. But proper rules and laws can equally save and supercharge crypto. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week sponsored by Chainalysis.
News Explorer — Germany, Japan’s Financial Regulators Flag MEXC Exchange for Unauthorized Operations
Germany, Japan's Financial Regulators Flag MEXC Exchange for Unauthorized Operations. Germany's BaFin has issued a warning to consumers about MEXC exchange offering unauthorized f ...
Can You Use Crypto YouTube Channels to Time the Market? Yes, Says Delphi
YouTube-based crypto content channels are one of the key sources of information for retail investors.The increased user base for popular ...
Crypto Is Lobbying Congress Hard. It Wants More Than a Bitcoin ETF.
A exchange-traded fund may be coming soon, giving crypto backers their biggest victory in a decade. For crypto to make it further into the mainstream, it may need a hand from Congress. The industry’s ...
6 Best Cheap Crypto to Buy Now Under 1 Dollar in October 2023
The best crypto under 1 dollar presents an opportunity for investors to add cheap tokens with a potential upside to their portfolio.
Lawmakers Press Biden on Plans to Prevent Use of Crypto in the ‘Financing of Terrorism’
Dozens of members of Congress representing Democrats and Republicans pressed President Joe Biden’s administration for details on how it plans to prevent militant groups from using crypto in “terrorism ...