A U.S. lawmaker is calling for the release of a detained Binance executive in Nigeria. Representative James Hill believes the executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has significantly contributed to combating cybercrime in the U.S. and should not be abandoned. Hill expressed concern that the continued detention could strain diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Nigeria. Hill urged […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-lawmaker-urges-release-of-jailed-binance-employee/
Month: September 2024
Memecoins not the ‘right move’ for celebs, but DApps might be — Skale Labs CMO
Skale CMO Andrew Saunders described memecoins as a player-versus-player situation where early investors get the most gains. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/celebrity-memecoins-dapps-skale-cmo-token2049?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Network Using Fake Crypto
A Denver resident has been convicted of running an illegal gambling business involving several parlors across Colorado. The scheme involved electronic games and a fake cryptocurrency to conceal the exchange of credits for cash, revealing fraud and money laundering. The only function of this crypto “was to be exchanged for cash at an ATM-like ‘cryptocurrency […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-cracks-down-on-illegal-gambling-network-using-fake-crypto/
Bitcoin price hits $62.6K as Fed 'crisis' move sparks US stocks warning
Bitcoin price action may have to diverge from stocks if history repeats itself after a bumper Fed rate cut, analysis warns. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-hits-62-6-k-fed-us-stocks-warning?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
LBank Announces Global Listing of Moo Deng Meme Coin, Surges 190% in First 24 Hours
PRESS RELEASE. LBank is excited to announce that it is the first cryptocurrency exchange to globally list MOODENG(Moo Deng), a new meme coin, which has surged an impressive 190% within its first 24 hours. This global listing marks Moo Deng’s official entry into the cryptocurrency market and underscores LBank’s commitment to innovation and community engagement. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lbank-announces-global-listing-of-moo-deng-meme-coin-surges-190-in-first-24-hours/
Decentraland X account hacked, phishing scam targets MANA airdrop
PeckShield warns Decentraland followers of an ongoing phishing attack using a fake MANA airdrop, urging users to avoid interaction. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/decentraland-x-account-hacked-phishing-attack-mana-airdrop?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Graph Network Data Demand Soars 84% in Q2
Data demand for The Graph Network surged 84% in Q2, driven by increased subgraphs and a free query plan. The Graph Network Mainnet and Arbitrum accounted for most queries. Edge & Node’s CEO Tegan Kline praised the successful upgrade of The Graph’s hosted service to the decentralized network. She noted that the increase in queries […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/graph-network-data-demand-soars-84-in-q2/
Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation: Arthur Hayes
The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-rate-cut-politically-motivated-increase-inflation-arthur-hayes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams
The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-sues-fake-crypto-exchanges-first-pig-butchering-scam-case?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance CEO says task force is working ‘across the clock’ to free exec in Nigeria
Binance CEO Richard Teng said the company has continued to explore every legal and political avenue to bring Gambaryan home as his health deteriorates by the day. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-ceo-calls-nigeria-release-binance-exec?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound