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SEC wins $1.1M as alleged crypto conman a no-show in court

The SEC sued Keith Crews in 2023 alleging he ran a crypto fraud scheme, but he failed to answer the complaint, leading a judge to hand a default win to the regulator.

Alleged French crypto kidnapping mastermind arrested in Morocco

Moroccan police arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who is accused of being one of the ringleaders behind a spate of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France.

Crypto.com sues Nevada gaming body over block on sports event contracts

The crypto exchange claims it is fully regulated, and the CFTC has jurisdiction over its sports contracts, not the state of Nevada.

Bitcoin eyes $115K by July, but strong US job data to threaten rally: Analysts

Bitfinex analysts tell Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could surge next month if US job data turns out to be weaker than expected.

Ukraine arrests man for breaching hosting accounts to mine crypto

Ukrainian police claimed the man’s actions caused a server hosting company to suffer losses estimated at over $4.4 million.

Ethereum Foundation says next 18 months ‘pivotal’ amid new treasury policy

The Foundation backing the Ethereum blockchain has laid out a new treasury policy to ensure it allocates resources efficiently while supporting its DeFi ecosystem.

Stablecoin giant Circle again boosts IPO to $1.05 billion

USDC issuer Circle has again upsized its initial public offering above the marketed range, selling 34 million shares at $31 each.

Trump’s crypto ties cloud digital assets legislation in Congress

Members in two House committee hearings debated a framework for digital assets while raising concerns about the US president using his position to profit from the industry.

JPMorgan to accept crypto ETFs as collateral for loans — Report

In some cases, the bank will look at crypto holdings when determining net worth, which may affect how much can be borrowed.

Senate committee to consider Trump’s pick for CFTC chair

Roughly four months since his nomination and amid announced departures at the CFTC, Brian Quintenz’s nomination to head the financial regulator is moving forward.

Semler Scientific boosts Bitcoin reserve with $20M BTC top-up

The company concluded its first year of Bitcoin reserve operations with 4,449 BTC on its balance sheet.

MoonPay to operate in all 50 US states after NY BitLicense approval

According to the payments company, it had secured approval across a patchwork of regulatory regimes in individual US states allowing it to operate across the country.

Price predictions 6/4: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI, HYPE, LINK

Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at $105,000, but several altcoins are showing strength with potential breakout setups.

Canada will be left behind in the global crypto race

While other countries move toward integrating crypto into their financial systems, Canada is lagging, costing the country capital, talent and competitiveness. Canada’s direction on digital asset innovation remains uncertain.

What are $300K Bitcoin call options, and why are traders buying them like lottery tickets?

Traders are betting big on Bitcoin soaring to $300,000 by the end of June 2025, but is this bold options strategy a smart move or a high-risk gamble?

South Korea’s new president will bolster crypto, but scandals prevail

President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets.

South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury

K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”

How to use Chainabuse and Scamwatch to report a Bitcoin scammer

Got scammed or worried about Bitcoin fraud? Learn how sharing your story with Chainabuse and Scamwatch can help protect you and others from falling victim.

Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report

Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem.

WazirX exits Singapore, moves to Panama after court ruling

India-focused crypto exchange WazirX is relocating operations to Panama and rebranding its parent company as Zensui.

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