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  • Market Cap: $2,274,206,239,100.53
  • 24h Vol: $52,854,519,323.78
  • BTC Dominance: 56.53%

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FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs

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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating services, promising payment through complex and deceptive crypto-based compensation structures. Victims are often tricked into making […]

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39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon

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The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern asset class. These offices are motivated by the desire to stay abreast of new investment

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First Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Crypto Platform JPEX for Alleged Fraud

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Two citizens, Chan Wing-yan and Herbert Lee Sun-him, have filed the first civil lawsuit against the cryptocurrency platform JPEX, seeking to recover approximately 240,000 units of tether, worth about HK$1.85 million. This marks the first civil lawsuit since the alleged fraud was uncovered nine months ago. The plaintiffs allege unauthorized transfers of their funds shortly

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Ukrainian Police Bust International Crypto Fraud Ring, 14 Arrested

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Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a criminal ring defrauding citizens across Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the European Union through deceptive call centers promising lucrative cryptocurrency investments. The National Police of Ukraine detained 14 suspects, including the alleged organizers, and seized 12 luxury cars, 136 units of computer equipment, 951 SIM cards, 455 starter packs, and significant

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Thailand’s SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Fund for Wealthy Investors

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has granted approval to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to launch a fund that invests in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The fund, named “One Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds Unhedged Fund Not For Retail Investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI),” is accessible exclusively to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals from May

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Using Bitcoin for Dark Web Hitman

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In Salt Lake City, Krista Renae Stone, 23, pleaded guilty to using the dark web to arrange a murder-for-hire in 2023. According to court documents, Stone utilized bitcoin to pay $5,000 for the hit. Between March and September 2023, she accessed a website offering “hitman for hire” services, providing detailed information about the intended victim,

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Dubai Financial Services Authority Updates Regulatory Framework for Crypto Tokens

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced amendments to its crypto token regime on Monday, enhancing the regulatory environment for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. The amendments address investment in recognized and unrecognized crypto tokens, custody and staking of crypto tokens, compliance with financial crime regulations including

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Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations

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Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins to regulated companies, categorizing them as “Regulated Stablecoins.” Binance will make phased

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Hong Kong Police Warn of Spike in Counterfeit Banknotes Used in Cryptocurrency Scams

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Hong Kong police have issued a warning over the rise in counterfeit banknotes, with many cases linked to cryptocurrency scams. Between January and April, authorities seized 3,396 fake notes valued at HK$2.55 million (US$326,130), a significant increase from last year’s 553 notes worth HK$166,220. Three major cryptocurrency-related fraud cases led to the confiscation of 1,693

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