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FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return…

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Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia

The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in…

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Triple-A: Argentina and Brazil in the Top Ten Of Countries With Most Cryptocurrency Ownership

Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment…

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Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior.…

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President Bukele Eliminates Basic Food Products’ Import Duties for a Decade In El Salvador

President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a…

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Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack

Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and…

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Tangem Launches Ring-Shaped Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet

Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.”…

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Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted…

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German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion

German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential…

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German Government Officially Acknowledges Involvement in 50,000 Bitcoin Sell-off

The German government has officially acknowledged its involvement in selling 49,858 bitcoin linked to the movie2k case. In a press release, German authorities reported that the sales were completed due…

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