Robinhood has settled a long-running class-action lawsuit in Washington that involved unsolicited text spamming via its ‘refer-a-friend’ program. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/judge-nods-robinhood-9-million-text-promo-lawsuit-settlement?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: July 2024
Fake Professors Scam Crypto Investors on Telegram and Whatsapp, DFI Warns
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has reported multiple complaints about cryptocurrency scams on Whatsapp and Telegram involving fake “professors.” These scams lure investors through social media ads and false educational institutions, promising high returns and offering dubious loans. Cryptocurrency Scams: Fake Professors Target Investors The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fake-professors-scam-crypto-investors-on-telegram-and-whatsapp-dfi-warns/
Viral Telegram Game ‘Hamster Kombat’ References Trump Assassination Attempt
Telegram tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat has gone viral, reportedly racking up a quarter of a billion players who are eager to get a cut of the upcoming token launch. And in the latest crossover with real-world events on Wednesday, Hamster Kombat served up a reference to last weekend’s failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump. The game’s new “Fight fight fight”…
Skybridge’s Scaramucci Warns Billionaires Supporting Trump: Dangerous Times Ahead
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci criticized the support of billionaires for former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, reflecting on his own experience. He joined the Trump administration in July 2017. However, his tenure as Communications Director was notably short-lived, lasting only 11 days, due to his controversial remarks and conflicts within the administration. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/skybridges-scaramucci-warns-billionaires-supporting-trump-dangerous-times-ahead/
Trading on crypto exchanges fell for 3rd month straight in June: CCData
Combined spot and derivatives volumes on centralized crypto exchanges fell 21.8% in June as crypto exchanges continued to tussle for market share. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trading-on-crypto-exchanges-fell-3-months-straight-ccdata?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
People Prefer Being ‘Ruled’ By AI Over Humans: Study
A new study revealed an unexpected twist in the human-versus-machine debate: people prefer AI rulings over those of humans—at least when it comes to making tough calls on money matters. But before handing over the keys to our finances, some serious red flags are waving. Marina Chugunova and Wolfgang J. Luhan’s research, announced Tuesday, was titled “Ruled by Robots.” The…
Mena Suvari Nominated for Emmy for Gala Film Sci-Fi Series
Actress Mena Suvari has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for her work as Detective Thompson in the sci-fi series RZR, backed by Web3 entertainment company Gala Film. RZR follows the story of Grimm, played by RZR creator David Bianchi, through a dystopian version of Los Angeles. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Suvari’s nomination for the…
Bitcoin Critic Senator Menendez to Quit Congress Following Corruption Conviction
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has informed allies of his intention to resign from Congress following his conviction on federal corruption charges, NBC News reported Wednesday. Menendez, known for his staunch opposition to crypto and Bitcoin, had been an outspoken critic, often advocating for stringent regulatory oversight of the industry. The conviction stems from allegations Menendez used his status to benefit three…
Trump Reaffirms Support for Crypto, Plans to Launch 4th NFT Collection
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for cryptocurrency, emphasizing: “If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up” and dominate the industry. He revealed that he will launch another non-fungible token (NFT) collection. He stressed that almost all of his previous NFTs were paid in crypto, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-reaffirms-support-for-crypto-plans-to-launch-4th-nft-collection/
BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust will start at a 0.12% fee until 12 months passes or after it amasses $2.5 billion in net assets, whichever comes first. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-sets-fee-spot-ethereum-etf-amid-s1-filings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound