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FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoids prison time in crypto fraud case

Gary Wang is now the fifth former executive of collapsed crypto exchange FTX to be sentenced for their role in the company’s implosion. Wang received a sentence of time served and three years of supervised release and will forfeit $11 billion. Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh and Ryan Salame are the other ex-FTX officials charged and sentenced.
Gary Wang, co-founder of collapsed...
FBI arrests Alabama man in connection with fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post

Eric Council Jr. has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud In January, the SEC’s X account was hacked with a post claiming that the agency had approved the first Bitcoin ETF A day later, the SEC approved the first Bitcoin ETFs A 25-year-old man from Athens, Alabama has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly hacking...
Kidnapped WonderFi CEO released after paying $720k ransom

Dean Skurka is the president and CEO of WonderFi, a Canadian crypto company Skurka was forced into a vehicle in downtown Toronto during rush hour He said that client funds and data remain safe and weren’t impacted by the kidnapping The kidnapped CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency company WonderFi has returned safely after electronically transferring CAD$1 million ($720,000) to his captors. On Wednesday, at around...
Ex-FTX Executive Nishad Singh sentenced to time served after guilty plea

Nishad Singh has been sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release The judge noted Singh’s limited involvement compared to other FTX executives Singh cooperated with prosecutors, aiding investigations into FTX’s collapse
Nishad Singh, the former engineering director of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release in a federal court in New...
MrBeast faces allegations of crypto insider trading

MrBeast allegedly made $23 million from insider trading in crypto projects He reportedly used 50 wallets to promote and dump tokens, misleading investors Evidence includes a publicly shared Ethereum address linked to $13 million in trades YouTube sensation MrBeast, known for engaging content and 320 million subscribers, faces serious allegations related to cryptocurrency trading. A group of blockchain investigators claims that MrBeast, whose real...
Phishing ad linked to misspelt Soneium uncovered on Google

Scam Sniffer uncovered the ad on Google, directing users to a phishing website The blockchain security company searched for the word ‘someium’ Soneium, a L2 blockchain, went live in August to boost Web3 adoption A sponsored Google advert allegedly connected to Sony’s new blockchain project, Soneium, is a crypto wallet drainer. This was uncovered by Scam Sniffer, a blockchain security company, who posted a...

Kava launches community-driven memecoin creation platform HARD.fun

HARD.fun allows users to easily create memecoins with Kava’s AI chatbot. The platform is community-driven, with governance and tokenomics voted on. The platform offers cross-chain support, spanning Kava, Ethereum, Cosmos, and more. Kava, a secure and fast Layer-1 blockchain combining the power of Ethereum with the speed and interoperability of Cosmos, has launched HARD.fun, a groundbreaking decentralized memecoin creation platform. https://t.co/SXUEdKsZhb is live! 🎉 Welcome...
Ramp Network expands crypto-to-fiat support for real-time MXN payouts via SPEI

Ramp Network now supports real-time MXN payouts via the SPEI payment system. Users can sell crypto and receive funds in their bank accounts within 30 seconds. SPEI offers lower fees and operates 24/7, enhancing crypto-to-fiat transactions in Mexico.
Ramp Network, a leading financial technology company, has announced the expansion of its crypto-to-fiat off-ramp support to include the Mexican Peso (MXN) through the SPEI...
Uniswap has launched permissionless bridging across nine networks

Uniswap launched permissionless bridging across nine networks for seamless asset transfers The permissionless bridging, powered by Across Protocol, enhances speed and security in transactions Users can now transfer ETH, ARB, and stablecoins without relying on external services Uniswap has launched its long-awaited permissionless bridging feature, enabling users to transfer assets seamlessly across nine blockchain networks directly from the Uniswap Interface and Uniswap Wallet. This...
Avalanche Foundation launches Avalanche Card, a Visa crypto spending card

The Avalanche Foundation has launched the Avalanche Card, a Visa crypto card The Visa card links to a self-custody wallet and supports various cryptocurrencies Initially available in Latin America and the Caribbean, Avalanche Card has no spending fees
The Avalanche Foundation, known for its innovative contributions to the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape, has announced the launch of the Avalanche Card, a Visa cryptocurrency...
Buenos Aires launches QuarkID, a digital identity service using ZK proofs

Buenos Aires has launched a digital identity service called QuarkID that uses zero-knowledge proofs The service enables privacy by verifying documents without revealing personal data QuarkID will expand nationally, with pilots in other Argentinian regions underway The city of Buenos Aires has unveiled a ground-breaking digital identity service called QuarkID, aimed at enhancing residents’ privacy through advanced cryptographic technology known as zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated...
EthOS launches hardware device for Ethereum on-chain dApp interactions

ethOS launches dGEN1, a device for Ethereum on-chain dApp interactions. dGEN1 runs on LineageOS with a Nimbus client, eliminating third-party RPCs. Preorders open at 0.2 ETH via NFT minting, shipping in Q2 2025. The Ethereum-based operating system ethOS has unveiled the dGEN1, a pioneering hardware device designed to enhance interactions with on-chain decentralized applications (dApps). This innovative product, which ethOS describes as “the first...

Donald Trump’s transition team considering first-ever White House crypto office

Trump’s team is considering creating a White House role dedicated to crypto policy. The proposed “crypto czar” would provide direct access to the President for the industry. Donald Trump’s past promises include ending the SEC crypto crackdown and a Bitcoin reserve. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, there are reports that his transition team is actively exploring the creation of the...
Vantard meme index fund explodes as Bitcoin breaks $94k

Vantard, the meme coin index fund that offers a portfolio of the top Solana meme coins, has recorded a massive uptick. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is eyeing further gains after breaking above $94,000. Why is this outlook good for the market and in particular, Vantard (VTARD)? Bitcoin surges to above $94k With Bitcoin price rallying to above $94,000 as it rides the latest wave...
Possible Floki price breakout on the horizon after Coinbase listing

Coinbase listing FLOKI on November 21 could boost liquidity and market interest. Technical analysis suggests a 30% price surge if FLOKI breaks consolidation levels. On-chain data shows increased transaction volume, signalling a potential bullish trend. The announcement that Coinbase will list FLOKI, a dog-themed meme coin, on the Ethereum network has sparked widespread attention. FLOKI, the sixth-largest meme coin by market capitalization at...
Kava launches community-driven memecoin creation platform HARD.fun

HARD.fun allows users to easily create memecoins with Kava’s AI chatbot. The platform is community-driven, with governance and tokenomics voted on. The platform offers cross-chain support, spanning Kava, Ethereum, Cosmos, and more. Kava, a secure and fast Layer-1 blockchain combining the power of Ethereum with the speed and interoperability of Cosmos, has launched HARD.fun, a groundbreaking decentralized memecoin creation platform. https://t.co/SXUEdKsZhb is live! 🎉 Welcome...
FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoids prison time in crypto fraud case

Gary Wang is now the fifth former executive of collapsed crypto exchange FTX to be sentenced for their role in the company’s implosion. Wang received a sentence of time served and three years of supervised release and will forfeit $11 billion. Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh and Ryan Salame are the other ex-FTX officials charged and sentenced.
Gary Wang, co-founder of collapsed...
Canadian investors show growing interest in copy trading, new data reveals

Canadian interest in copy trading now surpasses 2021’s cryptocurrency boom levels. Platforms like BTCC make copy trading more accessible for everyday investors. Copy trading growth is driven by increased crypto users and simpler trading tools. Copy trading, a method allowing individuals to replicate the trades of experienced investors, has been a part of the financial landscape since 2005. Yet, for years, Canadian investors...

XRP rallies 83% in a week to hit $1 as Vantard’s presale approaches $850k

Key takeaways XRP rallied by over 80% in a week to hit $1 amid a favorable regulatory shift. Vantard’s presale now stands at $838k as more investors troop into the project. XRP rallies to $1 XRP, Ripple’s native coin, has rallied more than 80% over the last seven days. The rally allowed it to hit the $1 psychological mark and has surpassed Dogecoin to...
Floods in Spain: Crypto exchange MEXC donates €100,000 to support local relief and resilience

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has pledged a €100,000 donation to support relief efforts following the devastating floods that recently struck Valencia, Spain. Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding across parts of Spain, resulting in widespread damage to communities and infrastructure. To provide assistance to this humanitarian crisis, MEXC has mobilized resources to support affected individuals and contribute to local...
Vantard raises $200k in seed round as investors buy more tokens

Key takeaways Vantard has raised over $200k in its seed round so far, and it will increase the token price in two days. It is the first meme coin index in the world, granting investors access to a basket of Solana-based meme coins. What is Vantard (VTARD)? Vantard is one of the new projects that is helping diversify the cryptocurrency market. According to the...
Number of Bitcoin whales surge higher, investors target Vantard

TL;DR The number of Bitcoin whales owning at least 1,000 BTC jumped to 1,678 early this week, reaching the highest since January 2021. Investors instantly scooped up Vantard’s pre-seed offering and are now eagerly awaiting the seed round. Number of Bitcoin whales surge to the highest level since January 2021 Bitcoin has been performing well since the start of the year, and investors continue...
Yeeha! Games Partners with SOMSOC GALLERY to Bridge Web2 and Web3 through Designer Toy Art

Yeeha! Games, an industry-leading gaming platform, announced an exciting strategic partnership with Tokyo-based SOMSOC GALLERY during the Token2049 conference in Singapore. The collaboration aims to merge the worlds of Web2 and Web3, with both parties launching an exclusive co-branded “HOUSEBOY” designer toy collection, marking their official entry into the designer toy industry. On the 19th,
Yeeha! Games presented HOUSEBOY at...
Poodlana soars as Switzerland’s ZKB bank now offers retail customers BTC and ETH

Key takeaways ZKB now allows its retail customers to buy, sell, and hold the two most popular digital assets: Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite underwhelming market performance, Poodlana is up 26% in the last 24 hours. ZKB now offers retail customers BTC and ETH Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, ZKB, now allows its retail customers to buy, sell, and hold the two most popular digital assets: Bitcoin...