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Taiwan Court Convicts 8 in Espionage Case Involving Crypto Payments

Taiwan’s high court on Thursday convicted eight people, including military personnel, of espionage for China, with payments allegedly made in cryptocurrency, the Central News Agency reported. The sentences range from…

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Supreme Court Urged to Protect Crypto in Nvidia-Backed Legal Fight

The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Nvidia Corp. It focuses on the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for the cryptocurrency industry. The brief…

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Monero Begins Integration of New Privacy Feature (FCMP++) to Enhance Transaction Security

The Monero team has announced the initiation of a new privacy feature integration, known as Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++). This feature aims to significantly enhance transaction security and privacy on…

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Hackers Exploit McDonald’s Instagram to Promote Fake Grimace Coin, Netting $700,000 in Solana

Hackers recently took control of McDonald’s official Instagram account to promote a fraudulent Grimace meme coin, successfully scamming users out of $700,000 in Solana. The attackers also compromised the personal…

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Campaign Advisor Says Harris Will ‘Support Policies’ Promoting Growth of Digital Currencies

On Wed., Aug. 21, 2024, Bloomberg shared that Vice President Kamala Harris intends to back policies that favor digital currencies. Brian Nelson, a senior advisor for the Harris campaign, told…

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Crypto Fund Settles With NFA Over $2.5M Bitcoin Loan

Cryptocurrency fund Ikigai Strategic Partners has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the National Futures Association (NFA) following allegations of an illicit bitcoin loan, according to an Aug. 20…

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Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency Sees Gains, but US Dollar Remains Dominant

Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZIG, has seen a significant increase in usage since its introduction in April. While the U.S. dollar remains the dominant currency for most citizens, the ZIG…

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Roman Ziemian Arrested in Montenegro for Alleged $21 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud

Roman Ziemian, co-founder of the cryptocurrency platform Futurenet, was arrested in Montenegro for allegedly orchestrating a $21 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The arrest was part of an international law enforcement…

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