BTC price settles at $69K after dip wipes $1.3B Bitcoin open interest
Bitcoin lingers lower following a “doubly strange” U.S. trading session, with BTC price support in question. Go to Source
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Crypto Scam Promoter Pleads Guilty, Faces Up to 20 Years in US Prison
Juan Tacuri, a major promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, later renamed Weltsys, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District of New York. The scheme primarily targeted Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., and Tacuri benefited significantly, amassing millions from his fraudulent activities. Scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 24, … Read more
70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says
A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out of 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea failed to fully return investors’ money after ceasing operations. “And even if they did, just one or two employees were tasked with giving … Read more
New York Cracks Down on Crypto Pyramid Schemes Targeting Immigrants
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Novatechfx, AWS Mining, and their founders for orchestrating crypto pyramid schemes that defrauded over 11,000 New Yorkers out of more than a billion dollars in cryptocurrency. These companies targeted vulnerable immigrant communities, particularly Haitians, with false promises of high returns. NYAG Letitia James Takes Action Against Crypto … Read more
Claims Against Collapsed South African Bitcoin Investment Firm Rise to $84.5 Million
Claims against Mirror Trading International (MTI) have reached over $84.5 million (ZAR1.6 billion), with more than 8,000 proven creditors as of the end of April. The MTI estate still holds around $33.7 million in its accounts. Legal action is underway in multiple countries to recover withdrawals made by those who profited from the scheme. MTI … Read more
Bitcoin Dips Below $70K, Reaches $68,450 Low, $86M in BTC Longs Liquidated
The price of bitcoin fell on Friday afternoon after spending several days above the $70,000 mark. The value dropped to $68,450 on Bitstamp, currently down $1,700 from its intraday high. Bitcoin’s Sudden Drop Impacts Entire Crypto Economy Wipes Out $454M in Longs Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted to a low of $68,450 per unit after reaching the … Read more
Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces Trading Support for Overseas Chinese
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has opened its platform to overseas Chinese residents for trading. The Dubai-based company’s decision is part of a strategy to draw new users while navigating the complexities of global regulatory scrutiny. “This move is in response to the growing demand for secure, reliable, and user-friendly cryptocurrency trading platforms among Chinese expatriates and … Read more
Price analysis 6/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, SHIB, ADA, AVAX
Solid buying in spot Bitcoin ETFs suggests that traders anticipate a breakout to the upside over the coming days. Go to Source
Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Acquires 247 More BTC
Semler Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a developer of medical technology aimed at fighting chronic diseases, has expanded its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 247 bitcoins for $17 million, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of June 6, the company’s total bitcoin holdings stood at 828 BTC, purchased for a combined $57 million. CEO Doug … Read more
BTC price dips 1.8% as Bitcoin tackles ‘schizophenic’ new US jobs data
Bitcoin resistance shifts higher as a snap reaction to unusual U.S. employment data delivers classic BTC price volatility. Go to Source