On Oct. 15, 2024, Tesla initiated a transaction, transferring 1,800 BTC at precisely 5:03 p.m. EDT at block height 865,811. Following this initial move, the company shifted a grand total of 11,509 BTC, valued at more than $760 million, from…
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Indian Police Crush ‘Goldcoat Solar’ Fraud — Binance Aids in Crypto Seizure
Indian police, with support from crypto exchange Binance, have dismantled a fraudulent scheme run by M/s Goldcoat Solar, which posed as part of a national solar energy initiative. The criminals lured investors by impersonating officials and promising high returns. Multiple…
Mint Blockchain Secures $1.35 Million Grant From Optimism Governance
Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) network focused on non-fungible token (NFT) advancements, has been awarded 750,000 OP tokens ($1.35 million) in the 28th cycle of Optimism Governance grants. This funding aims to accelerate innovation within the NFT space…
Pepe Price Prediction: Time to Buy as PEPE Jumps 6%?
Pepe (PEPE), the market’s top frog coin, has jumped 6% in the last 24 hours – wrapping up a solid four-day rally. This recent surge has PEPE holders feeling optimistic again. But the question remains: Can the coin keep up…
US Senator Sounds Alarm on 3 Major Crypto Threats — Could Digital Assets Be in Danger?
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He…
$150M Crypto Scheme Leader Vanishes From US Detention, Active Manhunt Underway
A German national accused of orchestrating a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising massive returns,…
World Liberty Financial Adds 100K Investors to Whitelist, Eyes $1.5B Valuation Post-Raise
On Monday, the team behind the decentralized finance (defi) project World Liberty Financial (WLF), backed by the Trump family, announced that over 100,000 accredited U.S. investors have been added to the whitelist. During the X Spaces event, WLF founders Zachary…
Ethereum Investors Eye Gambling Token Mpeppe for New Profit Opportunities
Ethereum (ETH) remains a leading cryptocurrency in the DeFi space, holding the second-largest market capitalization after Bitcoin. However, recent price fluctuations have made it unstable, influenced by U.S. election trends, economic indicators, and global geopolitical situations. As a result, investors…
Gold Fever Hits Costco: 77% of Stores Sell Out Amid Soaring Demand for Bullion
Costco’s gold bars are flying off the shelves as record-high gold prices spark a buying frenzy across the U.S. A recent survey found that 77% of Costco stores offering gold sold out in early October. The trend reflects growing demand…
$500M Bitcoin Buried in Landfill: Man Sues City After Decade-Long Battle for Recovery
James Howells is suing Newport City Council after a decade-long fight to recover a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins, now worth nearly $500 million, mistakenly dumped in 2013. The council has repeatedly denied excavation requests, citing environmental concerns. Howells claims…