Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Costs Investors $63M
A $200M global crypto Ponzi scheme collapses, CEO pleads guilty, leaving 90,000 investors facing $63M losses. DOJ announces major fraud exposure on Sept. 17. #Breaking #Legal @DOJ
A $200M global crypto Ponzi scheme collapses, CEO pleads guilty, leaving 90,000 investors facing $63M losses. DOJ announces major fraud exposure on Sept. 17. #Breaking #Legal @DOJ
The trial of Zhimin Qian, accused of laundering $7 billion into Bitcoin through a Ponzi scheme, begins in London on September 29. Legal complexities challenge UK prosecutors. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum liquid staking protocols face a $268M outflow as 60,000 ETH exits in 27 days, impacting $ETH’s market dynamics. Crypto $ETH
@RCMP seized over 56 million CAD ($40.6 million) from TradeOgre, marking Canada’s largest crypto seizure, citing non-compliance with regulations and alleged money laundering activities #Breaking #Legal $BTC
New Gold Protocol lost $2 million in a flash loan attack exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities shortly after launch. #Breaking #DeFi
Caliber acquires $6.7M in $LINK, integrating Chainlink’s network to streamline operations and hiring for blockchain expertise. #Breaking #Crypto $LINK
@NewsBTC reports a bribe scandal in crypto account restorations, affecting the integrity of the process. Details remain limited, but implications are significant for industry trust. #Breaking #Legal
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired $69M in $ETH via Galaxy Digital, raising its holdings to $8.66B. This strategic move highlights institutional confidence in Ethereum’s future. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Accountable.us accuses Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial of selling WLFI tokens to entities in North Korea, Iran, and Russia. #Breaking #Legal
BlackRock purchased $390 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, expanding its crypto holdings to nearly 765,000 BTC following Bitcoin ETF approvals in 2024. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized $56 million CAD in cryptocurrencies, including $BTC and $ETH, after shutting down the TradeOgre exchange for money laundering violations. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Trump escalates his legal battle with Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by taking the case to the Supreme Court. #Breaking #Legal
Fidelity Investments purchased 34,740 $ETH worth $159.4M for its spot Ethereum ETF, signaling strong institutional demand for regulated Ethereum exposure. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Kalshi hits $1 billion in monthly volume, dominating 62% of the prediction market, as Massachusetts sues over unlicensed sports betting claims. #Breaking #Legal