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On October 15, 2024, Juan Tacuri, a senior promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and one year of supervised release. The Florida resident was also ordered to forfeit a home bought with scam proceeds, $3.6 million in assets, and pay an equivalent amount in restitution to victims. Details of the Scam Court documents revealed that Forcount operated globally, defrauding thousands of victims with a particular focus on...

Stablecoin giants like USDT and USDC continue to strengthen their hold on the market, expanding their dominance and market share. However, a new contender is making waves – PayPal’s PYUSD. While still relatively smaller, this emerging stablecoin is gaining momentum, signaling a potential shift, as per recent data. Stablecoin Power Shift? According to a report by the research team of asset manager Hashdex, stablecoins’ market dominance grew by 3% in the third quarter of 2024....

Historical data shows bitcoin (BTC) performing well in the fourth quarters of previous bull cycles, especially in halving years. Current on-chain data indicates that the leading cryptocurrency is following previous patterns and is on track to another remarkable Q4. A report by the market analytics platform CryptoQuant revealed that bitcoin’s price rally in the coming weeks could be sustainable because demand for the asset is recovering and growing at the fastest monthly pace...

Bitcoin’s impressive performance as of late continued in the past 24 hours as the asset tapped $69,000 for the first time since July 29 before retracing slightly. Most alts are with minor gains over the past day, aside from DOGE, which has only doubled down on its recent massive run. BTC Stopped at $69K The primary cryptocurrency stood around $62,000 and $63,000 last Saturday after it had recovered several grand from the sub-$59,000 dump on Thursday. Last weekend went...

TL:DR; The largest meme coin has been on a roll lately, perhaps fueled by the most recent engagement by Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. The question arises whether DOGE could skyrocket to the coveted $1 level if Musk indeed takes a role under a potential Donald Trump administration. DOGE to $1? As mentioned multiple times in the past, Musk has played a crucial role in Dogecoin’s rising adoption and perhaps its price increases due to his continuous support. The landscape around the...

TL;DR Ripple plans to launch a stablecoin, RLUSD, later this year, which could boost confidence in its technology and possibly result in a rallying XRP price. Another element that could impact the token’s volatility is the Ripple v. SEC case, whose official end seems to be prolonged in the future. ChatGPT’s Estimation In April this year, Ripple revealed its plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. In the following months, the team shed further details...

The surge in meme coins significantly contributed to Tron’s record revenue of $151.2 million in Q3 2024. According to a report by Messari, the latest figure marks a 29% increase from the previous quarter. This growth can be largely attributed to the launch of SunPump, a platform designed specifically for launching meme coins. Activity on SunPump started to surge on August 16 and escalated dramatically in the following two weeks. Between August 16 and August 31, Messari...

Chirag Tomar, a 31-year-old Indian citizen, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of victims out of more than $20 million. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell handed down the sentence, which also included two years of supervised release. Scammers Imitate Coinbase to Steal Millions According to court documents, Tomar and his co-conspirators executed the fraud by “spoofing” a website designed to...

The stablecoin market is growing, increasing liquidity and stabilizing the crypto space. This growth can be seen in the two largest stablecoins, Tether USD (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are now responsible for a large portion of the crypto market’s transaction volume. A tweet by the decentralized finance analysis platform IntoTheBlock revealed that USDT and USDC now represent roughly 50% of the total transaction volume among major cryptocurrencies. IntoTheBlock’s analysts...

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support digital asset policies that protect crypto investors, especially black men participating in the sector. The promise was part of a wide-ranging agenda targeting men of color whom the Democratic flagbearer’s team believes could be pivotal in the November presidential elections. Securing Black Male Voters via Crypto In an October 14 release, the Harris campaign promised their candidate would create a conducive crypto...