Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Conference 2024 Coming to Buenos Aires, Argentina in October

The highly anticipated Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Conference is set to take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 12 to October 14, 2024. The event, hosted at the stunning Calima Eventos in the Puerto Madero area, promises a blend of networking, innovation, and entertainment over three days. Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, a … Read more

HTX Is Developing an Apple Vision Pro Crypto Exchange Concept

In a recent social media post, Justin Sun, the crypto entrepreneur, shared his experience with the HTX app on his Apple Vision Pro. He expressed his satisfaction with the app’s performance, highlighting its capabilities to view cryptocurrency and place orders. Sun’s post also revealed that HTX is in the process of developing a new concept … Read more

Former Finance VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $4 Million From Crypto Firm

Dylan Meissner, 31, of Westport, has pleaded guilty to fraud in Hartford federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Meissner, a former Vice President of Finance at a cryptocurrency research firm, admitted to stealing over $4 million from his employer. Starting in January 2022, Meissner secured a $170,000 loan in ethereum from his … Read more

2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case

Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual citizen of Canada and Russia, were identified as members of the Lockbit group. Active since January 2020, this group … Read more

SEC and 100 Agencies Form Council to Combat Securities Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established the Interagency Securities Council (ISC) to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local agencies on securities fraud. The ISC aims to improve fraud prevention, share insights on emerging threats, and foster a unified approach to combating financial fraud. Quarterly meetings will address trends, scams, and mitigation … Read more

Rho Markets Pauses Platform After Attacker Siphons $7.6 Million in Digital Assets

The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools among the affected assets. Shortly after detecting unusual activity, … Read more

Real Estate Tokenization Platform Enters Kenyan Regulatory Sandbox

Ownmali, a blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA Kenya) Regulatory Sandbox. Ownmali aims to foster greater inclusivity in real estate investing by making it more affordable for younger Kenyans, regardless of their income levels. During the 12-month sandbox period, Ownmali will adhere to regulatory requirements, … Read more

Chinese Billionaire Convicted of Racketeering and Wire Fraud in US

Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, has been convicted by a U.S. jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud. Guo defrauded followers of over $1 billion, primarily through false investment schemes in cryptocurrency. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated that Guo faces decades in prison. His fraudulent activities funded a … Read more

Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. does not endorse the purported cryptocurrency project “Tesler Code” or any other … Read more

Momint Secures Grant from Dfinity Foundation for Global Blockchain Expansion

Momint, a Web3 startup, is poised for global expansion after securing a $50,000 grant from the Dfinity Foundation. This Swiss non-profit organization, known for its blockchain R&D, awarded the grant through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa. Momint plans to integrate ICP blockchain technology into its operations, enhancing its global reach and … Read more