Speed Launches USDT-L, Tether’s First Iteration on Top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled out by Lightning Labs, seeks to bring all the benefits of LN to … Read more

SEC Cracks Down on Ideanomics for Fraud in Misleading Crypto and Revenue Disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor, and former CFO Federico Tovar were implicated in overstating the company’s financial performance and failing to disclose … Read more

Connecticut Police Recover $63,500 in Cryptocurrency Scam

Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000 in cryptocurrency through a fraudulent scheme offering new tokens. Utilizing blockchain … Read more

Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering

Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase luxury items, including a … Read more

Okx Says Accounts Interacting With Tornado Cash Will Be Closed

According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance risk control, ultimately leading to account closure. Similarly, any … Read more

Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina

The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the … Read more

Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone: Recession Fears Could Drive Gold to $3,000

In a recent interview with Kitco News, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, warned that the current economic situation might surpass the 2008 financial crisis in severity. Drawing comparisons to pre-2008 indicators, McGlone highlighted significant risks of increased stock market volatility and global recession, particularly emphasizing economic challenges in China. He suggested that … Read more

Automobili Lamborghini Partners With NFT Gaming Giant Animoca Brands

Automobili Lamborghini and Animoca Brands, known for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3 gaming, and the metaverse, have announced a collaboration to enhance brand engagement in the automotive industry. This partnership aims to deliver unique experiences for Lamborghini’s fans and customers by integrating digital technologies. Creative design studio Gravitaslabs and Motorverse, a global ecosystem for digital vehicles … Read more

Federal Reserve Cracks Down on Customers Bank’s Crypto Strategy

The U.S. Federal Reserve has taken decisive action against Customers Bank, highlighting significant compliance deficiencies in its digital asset strategy and instant payments network. The enforcement action mandates the bank to bolster its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols and limit risks associated with its digital asset clients. This move underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny on financial … Read more

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announces 10-Day Block of X; Signal Also Affected

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he signed a document authorizing Conatel, the telecom regulator, to block access to the X social network for 10 days. This requires its owner, Elon Musk, to present several documents before allowing it to operate again in the country. Paradoxically, using X, Maduro called for an end to “plans … Read more

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