Kraken Launches FX Perpetual Futures With 20x Leverage on EUR, GBP Pairs

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched FX perpetual futures (FX perps) on its Kraken Pro platform, introducing real-time trading for EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs with up to 20x leverage. These instruments, pegged to Dxfeed’s Composite Forex Index, offer continuous trading without expiration and function like traditional crypto perpetuals but are tailored for forex. Kraken aims to … Read more

Fake McAfee Pop-ups Hijack PCs in Ruthless Bitcoin and Gold Bar Scams

Criminals are leveraging counterfeit McAfee pop-ups to deceive individuals in Pinellas County, Florida, by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once control is obtained, scammers manipulate victims into transferring funds through bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars, or withdrawing substantial cash amounts that are later picked up by couriers. One recent incident resulted in a … Read more

Lawmakers Demand SEC Transparency on Trump Family Crypto Ties

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters have formally requested transparency from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning potential conflicts of interest involving President Donald Trump’s family and their ties to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency firm. The lawmakers cited concerns that the Trump family stands to gain up to $400 million … Read more

Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin for Reserves, Citing High Volatility and Liquidity Concerns

South Korea’s central bank has ruled out adding bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing extreme price volatility and failure to meet liquidity and investment-grade standards. This stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s March 6 executive order promoting bitcoin stockpiling. The Bank of Korea, responding to a query from Rep. Cha Gyu-geun, emphasized that reserves … Read more

Pakistan Crypto Council Launches to Regulate Digital Assets

The newly established Pakistan Crypto Council aims to integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country’s financial system through clear regulations and innovation-driven policies. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, serving as Chair, emphasized the government’s dedication to fostering a secure and progressive crypto ecosystem. The initiative reflects Pakistan’s proactive stance on positioning itself as a … Read more

Ripple’s President: South Korea Preparing for Institutional Crypto Boom

South Korea is preparing for a surge in institutional cryptocurrency adoption, with Ripple expanding its footprint through a partnership with BDACS. “South Korea is gearing up for a wave of institutional crypto adoption,” said Monica Long, Ripple’s president, emphasizing the growing need for secure, enterprise-grade custody solutions. BDACS will implement Ripple Custody to provide a … Read more

Feds Take Down 73-Year-Old in $2.4M Crypto Conspiracy—Prison Time Looms

A federal jury in Texas has convicted Randall V. Rule, 73, of laundering cryptocurrency linked to various fraud schemes, including romance scams and real estate fraud. Prosecutors revealed that Rule and co-conspirator Gregory C. Nysewander converted illicit funds into cryptocurrency and funneled them to accounts controlled by domestic and foreign partners. To evade detection, they … Read more

FBI Arrests Three in Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Tied to $13M Fraud Scheme

Federal authorities arrested three individuals in California for allegedly laundering over $13 million from victims of crypto investment scams known as “pig butchering.” The suspects, including Chinese nationals Mingzhi Li and Zeyue Jia, along with Jun Shi, allegedly created shell companies—Magic Location Trading and Stone Water Trading—to operate unregistered money service businesses that funneled funds … Read more

Putin Eyes Western Companies’ Comeback as US-Russia Tensions Shift

As Russia anticipates a possible return of Western corporations, President Vladimir Putin has instructed his cabinet to prioritize domestic firms over foreign businesses seeking to re-enter the market. This move follows economic sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the departure or downsizing of over 1,800 foreign companies. Recent talks between … Read more