UK regulator alerts public to fake solicitor Bitcoin scam
Email scams requesting cryptocurrency have been gaining popularity among criminals around the world. Go to Source
Month: July 2024
Compound Finance site potentially breached: ZachXBT
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has warned users to avoid the Compound Finance website, which appears to have been hijacked and may be redirecting to a phishing site. Go to Source
BitMEX expects ‘no further fines’ for ‘old’ AML violation in US
BitMEX addresses the DOJ’s BSA charge as a past issue, highlighting their compliance improvements and founders’ prior penalties. Go to Source
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm $10M for Russian Sanctions Violations
The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has fined the crypto firm Payeer nearly 9.3 million euros ($10 million) for international sanctions violations and anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. Specifically, Payeer was fined 8.23 million euros for facilitating transactions in Russian rubles through its platform, involving sanctioned Russian banks and clients. Additionally, a 1.06 million euro … Read more
OpenAI partners with lab that created the atomic bomb, but for bioscience
OpenAI is partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory, which conducts research in fields including national security, space exploration, renewable energy and medicine. Go to Source
Tanzania Fintech Startup Nala Secures $40 Million via Series A Round
Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based venture capital firm Acrew Capital. The funds will be used to bolster Nala’s business-to-business (B2B) payment platform and support its overall growth plans. New Funding to Support Nala’s Growth Plans Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently secured $40 … Read more
Terraform Labs to sell 4 companies as part of wind-down
The bankrupt Terraform Labs is looking to sell four of its companies as it winds down operations to comply with its multi-billion SEC deal. Go to Source
Inferno Drainer fails attempt to launder ETH — ‘not welcome’ in Railgun
Notorious wallet-draining group Inferno Drainer tried to pass $530,000 worth of stolen ETH through Railgun but discovered pretty soon after that it couldn’t. Go to Source
Los Angeles Sparks Extend Partnership With Crypto.com Arena Until 2029
The Los Angeles Sparks, one of the most successful teams in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), have signed a five-year extension with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena until 2029. This agreement extends a long-standing partnership between the Sparks and the downtown Los Angeles venue, where the team has played … Read more
Apu Teams Up With Wintermute To Boost Liquidity And Scale T1 Pursuits
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing liquidity and propelling the next phase of T1 Pursuits, Apu has partnered with Wintermute, a major player in the industry known for collaborating with prominent projects. This partnership is expected to significantly impact Apu’s growth and market presence. Hi Frens! 🐸 Today, we are very pleased to share … Read more