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Report Shows No Evidence of Special Treatment for BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind in Brazilian Jail

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The Brazilian State Attorney General has dismissed allegations that Johann Steynberg, the late mastermind of a South African bitcoin ponzi scheme, was granted irregular access to a computer and the internet while in prison. Acting public prosecutor Lauro Machado Nogueira recently released a report stating that evidence from prison authorities contradicted these claims. Additionally, Steynberg, … Read more

Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia

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Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin, for World ID users. Currently, only ten locations with orbs (iris scanning machines) are available, six in Bogota and four in Medellin. Nonetheless, … Read more

Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million

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According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were deceived by the scammers’ promise of high profits and zero risks. During the … Read more

SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams

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The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult. For example, “Fraudsters may conduct pump-and-dump schemes with crypto assets, including so-called ‘memecoins’ that … Read more

Survey: 77% Believe Presidential Candidates Should Be Informed on AI and Crypto

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The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest in crypto among young, minority, male, and Democratic voters. Significant findings include 97% of likely … Read more

Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies

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A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents. ‘562 Million … Read more

Estonian Nationals Extradited to US for $575M Crypto Fraud

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Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating a $575 million Ponzi scheme involving the fraudulent cryptocurrency mining service … Read more

President Biden Vetoes SEC SAB 121 Repeal Resolution

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U.S. President Joe Biden issued a veto against H.J.Res. 109, a resolution that would disapprove of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). In its veto document, Bides states that the approval of this Republican-led resolution would “inappropriately constrain the SEC’s ability to set forth appropriate guardrails and address … Read more

New York Tightens Customer Service Regulations for Crypto Companies

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair resolution of issues, maintain records for regulatory review, and provide quarterly analyses. New York Regulator Requires Crypto Firms to Adopt New … Read more

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